# KOKI Group

> KOKI Group is the Tokyo-based, privately held power-tool manufacturer behind HiKOKI, Metabo, Metabo HPT, CARAT and Sankyo Diamond Tools. Its roughly 1,300-product portfolio spans cordless and corded power tools, pneumatic nailers and compressors, outdoor equipment, dust collection, measuring tools, diamond blades and consumables. The group sells chiefly through distributors, retailers and ecommerce partners to builders, carpenters, metalworkers, installers, landscapers and serious DIY users in more than 120 countries, differentiating itself through Japanese and German engineering, specialist fastening know-how and battery ecosystems such as MultiVolt and Metabo's Cordless Alliance System.

- **Founded:** 1948
- **Headquarters:** Tokyo, Japan
- **Team size:** 4,374 consolidated employees as of March 31, 2026; the supplied commercial dataset lists approximately 5,500 employees.
- **Products:** HiKOKI and Metabo HPT professional power tools, MultiVolt system, Metabo professional tools, Pneumatic and cordless fastening, CARAT and Sankyo Diamond Tools
- **Notable:** Power-tool lineage dating to Japan's domestic production of electric drills in 1918 and formal incorporation as Hitachi Koki in 1948., Developed the 18V/36V MultiVolt battery platform and launched it globally in 2018., Built a portfolio of roughly 1,300 products sold under five principal brands in more than 120 countries.

## Products & services

- **HiKOKI and Metabo HPT professional power tools** — Cordless and corded drills, impact drivers, saws, rotary hammers, grinders, nailers, staplers, vacuums, lighting and related accessories; HiKOKI is the main global brand and Metabo HPT is its North American identity.
- **MultiVolt system** — A battery platform that automatically switches between 18V and 36V applications; selected 36V tools can also run through an AC adapter, letting users choose cordless mobility or continuous mains power.
- **Metabo professional tools** — German-engineered power tools and systems with particular strength in metalworking, construction and industrial applications, including grinders, drills, saws and dust extraction.
- **Pneumatic and cordless fastening** — Professional nailers, staplers, screwdrivers and compressors, plus cordless air-spring and mechanical-spring fastening tools designed to reduce reliance on hoses and compressors.
- **CARAT and Sankyo Diamond Tools** — Diamond blades, drilling and cutting systems and consumable accessories for concrete, masonry, stone and other demanding materials.
- **Outdoor and jobsite equipment** — Gardening tools, outdoor power equipment, dust collectors, wet/dry vacuums, pressure washers, laser measures and jobsite lights.

## Achievements

- Power-tool lineage dating to Japan's domestic production of electric drills in 1918 and formal incorporation as Hitachi Koki in 1948.
- Developed the 18V/36V MultiVolt battery platform and launched it globally in 2018.
- Built a portfolio of roughly 1,300 products sold under five principal brands in more than 120 countries.
- Acquired German power-tool manufacturer Metabo in 2016.
- Launched cordless nailers using proprietary air-spring drive technology to provide pneumatic-style fastening without hoses or compressors.
- Won iF Design Awards across multiple product categories for five consecutive years through 2017, reaching ten total annual award cycles cited in the corporate history.
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 27.0 kt-CO2 in fiscal 2021 to 19.9 kt-CO2 in fiscal 2024 and improved emissions intensity by 19% against the 2021 baseline.
- Expanded Metabo's Cordless Alliance System to 50 manufacturers and more than 500 compatible cordless tools by 2026, according to the company's LinkedIn update.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — KOKI Group said its redesigned European logistics network is operating with new distribution centers in Sweden, Poland and Belgium around a central hub in Nürtingen, Germany, with an expected reduction of roughly 2,000 tons of transport-related CO2 per year.
- **2026-07** — The company reported that Metabo's Cordless Alliance System had reached 50 manufacturers and more than 500 compatible cordless tools.
- **2026-02** — Metabo HPT introduced Tracker Pro, compatible with Apple Find My and Google Find Hub, along with three new fastening products and a USB-C charging module that can turn an 18V or MultiVolt battery into a power bank.
- **2026-01** — The first six German-made concrete and metalworking tools moved from Metabo branding to Metabo HPT in North America.
- **2025-11** — KOKI Group announced that Metabo in North America would transition to Metabo HPT in waves through mid-2026, while maintaining warranties, parts and support.
- **2025-10** — Metabo HPT launched Bring Back Shop Class with the Shop Class Foundation to support hands-on education, mentoring and pathways into skilled trades.

## Links

- Website: https://www.koki-holdings.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/koki-group

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Last updated: 2026-08-12