Hilti innovations win six awards in the USA
Schaan/Plano - Hilti has won six product innovation awards in categories including fastening and measurement technology at the Pro Tool Innovation Awards 2025 in the USA. At this year’s Open-i conference, Hilti Group CEO Jahangir Doongaji will be discussing how Hilti is driving innovation.
(CONNECT) Hilti has received six awards for recently launched products at the 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) in the USA, announced a statement. The international manufacturer and supplier in the construction and tool sector, which is headquartered in Schaan in Liechtenstein, is active in over 120 countries and participated in the annual PTIA competition through its North American headquarters in Plano in Texas.
Over 400 product solutions were submitted to the awards from more than 100 manufacturers, according to the statement. An expert jury then evaluated the entries, considering factors such as innovative features, performance, safety, and ergonomic aspects. “We are thrilled to see the level of innovation this year,” Clint DeBoer, General Manager of the PTIA, is quoted as saying.
Hilti received awards for products in different categories. The new DD 150-U-22 diamond core drill won in the concrete and masonry core drill category. It is cordless and equipped with an oscillating function for easier core removal from the drill. Winning Hilti products across other categories included the VC 5 construction vacuum, the PR 400-22 rotary laser, the DSH 700-X petrol cut-off saw, the new KCCM Kwik Cast Connect anchor system, and a filter system for vacuum cleaners (VC-CB 20/40/150-X).
At the Open-i Swiss innovation conference in November, Hilti Group CEO Jahangir Doongaji will be speaking about how research and development (R&D) is valued and integrated within his company. “At Hilti, we drive innovation in a targeted way so that our customers can build more productively, safely, and sustainably,” said Doongaji ahead of the conference. At Hilti's R&D and test centers, experts work on solutions for specific areas such as occupational safety, productivity, and technology integration.
Open-i describes itself as the Swiss innovation community and the dialogue platform for the economy and the science sector. It brings together academic and economic experts, aiming to pave the way for collaborations that will secure Switzerland's leading role as an innovative and successful market. Open-i is organised by NZZ Connect, a subsidiary of the NZZ based in Bern. The conference is taking place on 27 November. Tickets are now available. ce/ug
