Top 13 power tool manufacturers in the world

The global trend towards urbanization is just one of the factors that have led to strong sales in the construction tools market. Another contributing factor is the popularity of Do It Yourself (DIY). Now more than ever, people are excited about projects that used to be the domain of professional contractors.

So that you can choose a tool that will serve you faithfully for many years, we present to you top 13 largest manufacturers of power tools in the world... The rating is based on high ratings and reviews on Yandex.Market, as well as reviews of such profile sites as VseInstrumenty.ru, Tharawat Magazine.

13. Hitachi

Hitachi Ltd, like Black & Decker, is not only engaged in the production of construction tools. In fact, it is a conglomerate that makes everything from batteries and screens to construction equipment and aircraft components. He bought power tool manufacturer Metabo in 2015, but sold it (and the Hitachi brand itself) to the KKR investment fund in 2017.

Since then, the company has been in the process of rebranding, renaming its American division Hitachi Power Tools USA to Metabo HPT. It offers angle grinders, impact drivers, drills, and other tools you would expect from a reputable manufacturer.

And in Europe and Asia, Hitachi tools are offered under the Hikoki brand.

12. WORX

One of the most popular power tool brands was founded by Positec Tool Corporation in 1994 in the Chinese city of Suzhou.

Prior to founding the Worx brand, Positec sold OEM power tools to other brands and companies, including Black & Decker. But as it grew, Positec decided to launch its own brand to become an independent power tool retailer. All production is done in-house, and this has led the brand to create flagship products that take the concept of "Chinese quality" to a new, positive level.

11. Ryobi

Ryobi manufactures a wide range of tools, including a variety of power tools and products for the automotive market. Ryobi is headquartered in Japan, although the company's manufacturing facilities are located around the world.

Due to its affordable pricing, Ryobi products are primarily used by DIYers. Therefore, it should be borne in mind that Ryobi tools are not as durable and reliable as tools produced by professional brands.

However, it is a very good brand of construction tools, with overwhelming positive reviews. And, if you're not spending five days a week on a dusty construction site or workshop that requires a powerful, waterproof and dustproof tool, go for the Ryobi product you need.

10. Einhell

The seventh place in the ranking of the best and most reliable manufacturers of construction tools in 2020 is a German brand that is very similar to Ryobi in terms of choice, price and quality.

Picky Russian users recommend choosing blue Einhell tools (Einhell Global) for home and semi-professional work, since yellow (Einhell Bavaria) refers to inexpensive and mediocre Chinese products in terms of service life and characteristics.

9. Black & Decker

One of the oldest and arguably best known brands on the list of the best construction tools companies. In 2018, the company celebrated its 175th anniversary of operation, and its global revenue fell slightly short of $ 14 billion.

The roots of the organization date back to 1843, when Frederick Stanley opened his workshop in New Britain for the production of door hinges, bolts and other accessories. In 1910, Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker started a similar business in Baltimore, Maryland. A hundred years later, the two manufacturers merged into a group that exists today.

Stanley Black & Decker currently sells 50 instruments per second worldwide (as estimated by the company itself).

An interesting fact: with the help of a Black & Decker drill, the Americans mined lunar soil samples. In addition, the company's engineers were behind the development of many of the tools without which the work of modern builders is unthinkable - the first drill with a pistol grip and trigger mechanism, as well as the first compact compressor.

8. DEWALT

The American brand DeWalt, which offers a wide range of high-quality and high-tech power tools, repair accessories and garden equipment, was founded in 1922 by Raymond DeWalt. This engineer came up with the idea of ​​creating a radial arm saw, which for many years has become a model for quality and durability.

The company was acquired by Black & Decker in 1960. Struggling at first to gain popularity among professionals who viewed Black & Decker as an “amateur brand,” the company embarked on what became a very successful rebranding. This happened in the early 1990s and positioned DeWalt as the brand of choice for professionals. Today it is one of Stanley Black & Decker's flagship Fortune 500 brands.

7. AEG

Tools from the German company AEG are loved by Russian users due to their good price-quality ratio.

Currently, the AEG brand is actively used by the Electrolux Group, which produces top-end household and kitchen appliances under it at factories in Poland, Hungary and Italy, as well as TTI, a Hong Kong-based company that has a license agreement for the production of hand tools under the AEG trademark. TTI also owns Milwaukee, Ryobi, Homelite, Hoover, Dirt Devil and Vax (a manufacturer of vacuum cleaners).

Interesting fact: it was AEG who created the first electric hairdryer, and introduced this word into use.

6. Metabo

Metabo tools are appreciated all over the world for their excellent performance, power and durability. They are in the high end of the price range, with other brands like DeWalt and Makita generally offering better choices. Regardless, if you love the brand's products and can afford them, there is no reason to refuse.

Please note that Metabo and Metabo HPT are not the same thing. The first brand produces professional industrial tools, as well as tools designed for working with metal. And Metabo HPT products belong to the semi-professional and amateur sectors.

5. Makita

This Japanese brand has become a household name in the power tool sector. Founded in 1915 as an electric motor repair company, Makita is best known for paving the way for certain power tools and cordless appliances since the late 1950s.

In 1958, she entered the power tools sector with the introduction of her portable electric planer. A little over ten years later, the company introduced its 6500D cordless drill, which became the world's first cordless power tool.

Today Makita offers a full range of cordless tools including screwdrivers, rotary hammers, angle grinders, planers and scissors for metal.

Makita construction tools can be found in over 40 countries around the world. Its products are manufactured in 10 manufacturing plants located in Brazil, China, Japan, Mexico, Romania, Great Britain, Germany and the USA.

4. Hilti

Between Austria and Switzerland lies the small German-speaking state of Liechtenstein. It is known as a tax haven in the financial community and is also home to Hilti, one of the world's most reputable power tool manufacturers.

For a long time, Hilti's best tools have been electro-pneumatic rock drills. In fact, the company first introduced this tool to the market back in 1967.

Even today, the most famous Hilti products are rotary hammers, which are supplied in branded red boxes. However, the company's portfolio includes a variety of other power tools that may be useful to construction professionals.

3. Festool

This company is a pioneer in the manufacture of portable chainsaws. Festool engineers created the first such tool back in 1927.

Festool is currently a subsidiary of the TTS Tooltechnic Systems holding. It is still based in Germany (in the city of Wendlingen am Neckar), but has operations in 26 countries around the world.

The high quality, reliability and user-friendliness of Festool products have made the brand one of the world's leading manufacturers of power tools for woodworking. Also drills, grinders and other products of this brand are widely used in auto services around the world.

We would like to point out that Festool tools are application-oriented and intended exclusively for professional use. Therefore, they are not cheap, even more expensive than DeWalt.

2. Milwaukee

E.F. Siebert founded Milwaukee in 1924 and has undergone numerous changes of ownership since then. The last of these occurred in 2005, Techtronic Industries (TTI) became the new owner of the brand.

Milwaukee's early prominence grew with the Hole Shooter, the world's first lightweight one-handed 1/4-inch drill. However, today the company offers dozens of different construction tools of the highest quality.

In addition to corded and gas tools, Milwaukee offers cordless tools on three platforms - M12 System (12V), M18 System (18V) and MX FUEL (72V).

Like DeWalt, Milwaukee is a brand that is very popular with professional builders as its products are durable and suitable for the harshest conditions.

1. Bosch

The German company Bosch tops the list of the largest manufacturers of power tools in the world. The company was originally named Werkstätte für Feinmechanik und Elektrotechnik, which translates as "workshop for precision mechanics and electrical engineering." Today it is one of the largest conglomerates in Germany, the activities of which are divided into four sectors:

1. mobile solutions,
2. industrial technologies,
3. consumer goods,
4. energy and construction technologies.

The Bosch Power Tools line belongs to the Consumer Products division, which accounts for about 23% of the Bosch Group's total sales. The power tools division includes: rotary hammers, cordless screwdrivers, jigsaws, lawn mowers, brush cutters and pressure washers.