Hilti Emirates
About Company
Our goal is to be a trusted partner in improving productivity, safety, and sustainability in construction. At Hilti, we focus on helping the construction industry work better, faster, and safer.
Hilti is known for its strong focus on quality, innovation, and close relationships with customers. Every day, the company connects with around 250,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Schaan, Liechtenstein, Hilti employs more than 30,000 people globally. Together, they work to simplify construction processes and provide advanced tools, systems, software, and services that inspire and support customers.
Corporate Strategy
Hilti’s main strategy is to create long-term value by becoming a leader in the market and offering solutions that stand out from competitors. Since the company was founded in 1941 by brothers Eugen and Martin Hilti, it has focused on responsible financial planning and sustainable growth.
All company shares are owned by the Martin Hilti Family Trust, which helps ensure the company’s stability and long-term vision. Hilti aims to build a better future by developing innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction industry.
Our Values
Hilti believes in making a positive impact on both society and the environment. Through initiatives like the Hilti Foundation, the company supports social and environmental causes.
The organization is guided by four core values:
Integrity – Being honest and transparent
Courage – Taking bold steps and embracing new ideas
Teamwork – Working together to achieve common goals
Commitment – Delivering excellence and keeping promises
These values shape how employees interact with customers, partners, and each other every day.
Business Model
Strong Customer Relationships
Hilti believes that strong relationships with customers are the key to success. The company follows a direct sales approach, with around 15,000 sales representatives and engineers working closely with customers around the world.
Hilti experts visit construction sites, speak directly with customers, and help them find the right solutions — whether it is selecting a small tool or designing complex systems for large infrastructure projects. Customers can connect with Hilti through onsite visits, phone, online platforms, or by visiting Hilti Centers, the company’s own retail stores.
Designing and Manufacturing Our Own Products
Construction work can be challenging and sometimes dangerous. That’s why Hilti constantly works on developing tools and technologies that make construction safer and more efficient.
The company has its own research and development labs with experienced scientists and engineers. Hilti also collaborates with leading universities around the world to explore new ideas and technologies.
Hilti manufactures its products in its own factories located in Europe, Mexico, the United States, India, and China. The company also works with specialized suppliers, ensuring that every product meets the same high-quality standards.
Our People Make the Difference
At Hilti, people are at the heart of everything the company does. Employees play an important role in guiding daily decisions and shaping the company’s culture.
Many team members stay with Hilti for many years, with some working for 10, 15, or even 20 years. The company’s strong culture is built around its four values — integrity, courage, teamwork, and commitment — which guide employees in every location around the world.
Research and Innovation
Many ideas for improving products come directly from conversations with customers on construction sites. When customers face challenges that do not yet have a solution, Hilti works to develop one.
To support innovation, Hilti invests around 6% of its annual sales in research and development. This allows the company to explore new technologies and turn innovative ideas into practical products.
According to Andreas Bong, Head of Corporate Research and Technology, working in research at Hilti is exciting because it allows teams to explore new technologies and bring them into real products that benefit customers.
