Metabo HPT DS18DEX 18V Cordless Drill Driver

The Metabo HPT DS18DEX is a high-performance 18V Brushless Subcompact Cordless Driver Drill. The brand 'Metabo HPT' was introduced in 2018 as the new brand name for Hitachi Power Tools in North America, following the acquisition of Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd. by KKR. While the name 'Metabo' is shared with the German brand Metabo (also owned by the same parent company), the HPT line specifically continues the legacy and engineering of the original Hitachi Power Tool division.

Manufacturing for the DS18DEX and similar cordless tools typically takes place in China, where the company operates large-scale production facilities to supply global markets. The brand remains a leader in professional-grade power tools, focusing on durability and advanced brushless motor technology. It serves as a key competitor in the construction and renovation sectors across the United States and Canada.

Ownership of the brand rests with Koki Holdings Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan. The company underwent a significant transition when it moved from the Hitachi Group to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), a global investment firm. This move facilitated the rebranding to Metabo HPT in North America to distinguish it from the broader Hitachi conglomerate while leveraging the prestige of the Metabo name.