CBO on the Road: Hilti Unboxed

In late October, I had the opportunity to attend Hilti Unboxed 2025. Construction industry media, product experts and content creators from 28 countries gathered at Hilti’s campus in Bavaria, Germany, to witness the announcement of Hilti’s Power Up initiative. The company unveiled its new lineup of 60-plus tools, expanding on its Nuron battery platform for its biggest upgrade so far. 

Power Up

“Power Up is our answer to those heaviest-duty application challenges our customers have,” said Ted Przybylowicz, Hilti’s business unit head, electric tools and accessories. “It is our opportunity to take cordless to the next level and bring the cordless jobsite promise to those customers working in the heaviest, toughest applications.”

However, Hilti will continue to offer corded and gas-powered solutions to address a wide range of projects and clients. Ewald Kaluscha, senior vice president of business unit power tools and accessories, said “We want to fit the customer where they’re at,” recognizing that there’s no “cookie-cutter fix” for all contractors.

Tool Stations

During the Unboxed event, Hilti set up stations across campus to showcase its power tools and accessories. I got my hands on many of the new products, including angle grinders, rotary hammers and band saws. I’ve included a few highlights below. 

The new cordless core drills (DD 110-U-22, DD 150-U-22 and DD 160-22) are designed to shake free when stuck when drilling handheld, preventing damage the hole. The drills are also equipped with safety features. If the operator loses their grip, the drill will shut off, protecting the operator’s wrist, elbow and shoulder. A Hilti product expert told me that the DD110-U-212 might be especially exciting for a business owner. The machine is designed for small diameters with “very fast” revolutions per minute, so it drills small holes extremely quickly — increasing a contractor’s productivity.

Next up were the angle grinders. The AG 6-DD is a dual-handed tool designed to reduce accidents. Operators must use a firm, two-handed grip. If you let go of the tool, it automatically shuts off. It also contains an automatic spindle lock to make it easier to change the blade. The AG 30-22 is a versatile new tool that offers 7-inch grinding and 9-inch cutting. This angle grinder has its battery in the center of the tool to help reduce effort while cutting.

I also had a chance to check out the ProKit modular storage system. This series of interconnected toolboxes on a trolley is designed to keep workers organized on the jobsite. The lids automatically latch when dropped, which prevents messy spills on-site. Each box features a hinge on the back, allowing it to connect to the trolley. Contractors can use this setup to create mobile workstation, using laptops or reading plans at a comfortable height. The ProKit trolley is fully detachable, with oversized wheels to navigate rough terrain and an accessory holder in the back for additional storage. 

Takeaways

Overall, I was impressed by the attention paid to user safety and comfort. Each station had a subject matter expert well-versed in the dangers construction workers face every day, and they explained how Hilti aims to mitigate those risks. Kaluscha emphasized that Hilti maintains a direct relationship with its customers, and it forms solutions based on that feedback. 

Around every corner of Hilti Unboxed were people enthusiastic about construction — eagerly trying out tools, explaining the creation process and speculating on the future of the industry. I am excited to see what’s next for this field. 

While this article offers up highlights from my experience, you can find a more comprehensive look at Hilti’s new lineup at hilti.com.