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Hello Metabo HPT – Goodbye Hitachi Power Tools

Hello Metabo HPT – Goodbye Hitachi Power Tools

Michael Springer October 28, 2018 Leave a Comment

Earlier this year we covered new tools from Hitachi and included a mention that the Hitachi Power Tools name would be changing. Well now it’s official. There will be no more Hitachi branded power tools, nailers, or fasteners made. Instead, the products henceforth will be branded Metabo HPT in the USA and Canada. In Europe, Asia, Mexico, and the rest of the world, Hitachi switched the name to Hikoki Despite being a logical portmanteau of Hitachi Koki, the second half of the Hitachi name was not well known in our market and the name didn’t test well here. Thus the adoption of the Metabo name with the acronym HPT attached. Read More

Filed Under: Metabo HPT, News, Tools

Green with Envy – New Hitachi MultiVolt 36/18 Volt Tools

Green with Envy – New Hitachi MultiVolt 36/18 Volt Tools

Michael Springer March 1, 2018 3 Comments

Lots of changes are happening with the new, improved Hitachi Power Tools. Since being sold by the giant Hitachi parent company to the investment firm KKR & Co. L.P. last year, the brand is being reinvented under their new ownership. Having previously been a tiny business unit representing less than 2% of a giant corporation (including the assets of sister brand Metabo which Hitachi bought a year earlier), their newfound market agility has freed them up to spend more money for developing and promoting new products like Hitachi MultiVolt (more on that shortly). And, holding their first-ever media event, which I am reporting from, held at the spacious Hitachi North American office, distribution center, and service/repair center just outside Atlanta. Read More

Filed Under: Hitachi, News, Tools

News Nirvana – Milwaukee Torque Lock, DeWalt Bluetooth Radio Adapter, Hitachi DGL Driver Drill, Dremel Ultra Saw, Ohio Power Tool and Father’s Day Freebies

News Nirvana – Milwaukee Torque Lock, DeWalt Bluetooth Radio Adapter, Hitachi DGL Driver Drill, Dremel Ultra Saw, Ohio Power Tool and Father’s Day Freebies

Eric June 4, 2014 2 Comments

Filed Under: DeWalt, Dremel, Hitachi, Milwaukee Tool, News

News Nirvana – Rockler Electronic Router Fence, Milwaukee Multi Tool/Rotary Hammer, Hitachi 18V Combo Kit, Klein Tools Contest & More

News Nirvana – Rockler Electronic Router Fence, Milwaukee Multi Tool/Rotary Hammer, Hitachi 18V Combo Kit, Klein Tools Contest & More

Eric October 17, 2013 1 Comment

Filed Under: Brands, Hitachi, Klein, Milwaukee Tool, News, Rockler

Review of Hitachi DV18DBL Brushless Hammer Drill

Phil August 27, 2012 2 Comments

Filed Under: Hitachi, Tools, Videos

Tool News Nirvana – New Tools and Contests from Channellock, Wilton Vise and Frog Tape

Brad June 18, 2012 3 Comments

Filed Under: Giveaways, Hitachi, News, Porter Cable, Tools

Mean and Green – Hitachi DS18DL Drill Review

Phil May 23, 2012 Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Hitachi, Tools

Rockler’s Smart New Helpers, Bosch Answers Our Prayers, and You Could Win a Johnson Level

Jen March 27, 2012 3 Comments

Filed Under: News

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