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HiKOKI / Metabo HPT

HiKOKI and Metabo HPT ownership, regional brand roles and Multi Volt systems

First published August 1, 2026 · Last verified August 5, 2026

A source-backed profile of Koki Holdings' HiKOKI and Metabo HPT regional brand structure, Multi Volt platform and buyer checks that keep them separate from Metabo.

World Clean Biz is an independent industry publication and is not affiliated with Koki Holdings, HiKOKI, Metabo HPT or Metabo. HiKOKI/Metabo HPT and Metabo share Koki Holdings ownership but remain separate brands and product routes.

Brand product reference
HiKOKI C3607DB Multi Volt cordless circular saw
Key facts
FactDetails
Legal entity scopeHiKOKI is Koki Holdings' international power-tool brand; Metabo HPT is the North American brand route operated by Koki Holdings America. Metabo is a distinct Koki Holdings brand and has its own separate World Clean Biz page boundary. Regional branding does not establish a common seller, factory, importer or warranty entity for every SKU.
Ownership typePart of Koki Holdings Co., Ltd.
HeadquartersTokyo, Japan (Koki Holdings); regional commercial entities vary
Founded1948 Hitachi Koki heritage; HiKOKI brand introduced in 2018
Official websitehttps://www.hikoki-powertools.com/
Last verifiedAugust 5, 2026

Company & Ownership

Koki Holdings' official corporate history identifies HiKOKI, Metabo HPT and Metabo as brands owned by the company. HiKOKI is the international brand, while Metabo HPT is the North American market brand; Metabo remains a separate brand rather than an alias for either one.

Parent company: Koki Holdings Co., Ltd.

Leadership

Leadership
PersonRoleEvidence note
Not publicly identifiedNot publicly identifiedNo named leader was identified in reviewed sources.
Ownership & entity evidence
Koki Holdings brand map for HiKOKI, Metabo HPT and Metabo
Koki Holdings owns three distinct brand routes: HiKOKI internationally, Metabo HPT in North America and Metabo as a separate German-origin brand.

Product Portfolio

Product portfolio
CategoryPositioningBuyer relevance
Multi Volt cordless toolsThe high-voltage cordless platform supports professional drilling, fastening, cutting and trade applications.Verify whether the exact battery, tool and charger are offered under HiKOKI or Metabo HPT in the destination market.
Corded tools, nailers and air toolsThe brand range includes traditional corded and pneumatic categories alongside cordless products.Match regional voltage, fittings, safety approvals and service support.
Outdoor and specialty productsPortfolio extensions vary by region and channel under the HiKOKI or Metabo HPT mark.Do not infer a universal assortment from another country website or brand name.

Manufacturing & Channels

Manufacturing & channel evidence
HiKOKI and Metabo HPT regional brand boundary
A shared parent does not make HiKOKI, Metabo HPT and Metabo products, batteries or service obligations interchangeable.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Manufacturing and supply-chain evidence
EvidenceScopeBuyer check
Koki Holdings' history establishes brand ownership and regional brand evolution, not a model-by-model factory allocation.Corporate history and brand disclosureUse dated model labels, compliance files and shipment documents to identify manufacturer and origin.
Metabo HPT identifies Koki Holdings America as its U.S./Canada operating company.North American company profileDo not treat the regional operator as manufacturer or guarantor outside its stated market.
The 2025 North American integration announcement concerns brand presentation and continued service, not universal product interchangeability.North American commercial transitionConfirm the exact product, pack, repair and warranty route after the branding transition.

Markets & Channels

Markets and channels evidence
EvidenceScopeBuyer check
Metabo HPT describes itself as the North American brand for the HiKOKI international power-tool business.United States and Canada brand routeUse the local Metabo HPT entity and authorized dealer information for North American purchases.
Koki Holdings operates HiKOKI as an international brand, with regional product and support structures.Global brand architectureVerify current seller, importer and warranty party in the target country.
Koki's 2025 North American announcement says Metabo and Metabo HPT product service, repairs and parts would continue during the branding transition.North America transition communicationObtain current written confirmation for legacy-product warranty and parts eligibility.

Competitive Position

World Clean Biz assessment: HiKOKI/Metabo HPT brings a regional-brand model to a professional cordless and pneumatic tool offer. The core buyer risk is naming confusion: shared Koki Holdings ownership does not make HiKOKI, Metabo HPT and Metabo the same brand, product platform or warranty route.

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Company Developments

Verified Timeline

  1. North American Metabo brand transition announced

    Koki Group announced that Metabo North America would transition to Metabo HPT in phases, with service and parts continuity stated for existing customers.

    Sources: [3]

  2. HiKOKI brand launches internationally

    Koki Holdings' corporate history records the change from Hitachi Power Tools to HiKOKI.

    Sources: [1]

  3. Koki acquires Metabo

    Koki Holdings' history records the Metabo acquisition, while Metabo remains a separately positioned brand.

    Sources: [1]

Research Record

Sources

  1. Corporate History — Koki Holdings · Accessed Aug 1, 2026
  2. About Us — Metabo HPT · Accessed Aug 1, 2026
  3. Metabo North America to Become Metabo HPT — Metabo HPT / Koki Group · Published Nov 17, 2025 · Accessed Aug 5, 2026
  4. Company History — Metabo HPT · Accessed Aug 1, 2026
  5. C3607DB Multi Volt Cordless Circular Saw — HiKOKI · Accessed Aug 5, 2026

First published: Aug 1, 2026

Last verified: Aug 5, 2026

Last material modification: Aug 5, 2026