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Hitachi Power Tools is Changing Their Name to Metabo—But Metabo's Tools Will Still Be Different
And then what's up with this? https://www.hitachipowertools.co.nz/about/Hikoki.html
I read the same thing and have been confused for a while. I just dug a little further in that link and the FAQ mentions something about New Zealand regulations. I then looked in at the domain of the link and it looks like this press release is only applicable to New Zealand and not the US market.
Some marketing cubicle rat at KKR is working above his abilities. Corporate stupidity (at all levels) is inversely proportional to the unemployment rate.
I have a number of Hitachi tools. All are professional grade and have delivered exceptional service. Even my old 18V lithium battery tools are superior to most others I've used or worked alongside - even if they do look like the Green Hornet's running shoes.
For some reason, most people don't know much about Hitachi. But you're right that they know even less about Metabo. I hope this isn't the end. And I hope they don't start cheaping up the tools like DeWalt did some years back. I don't have a DeWalt that hasn't been in the shop for repairs, even though I use the Hitachis and Milwaukees a lot more.
Brian, you're absolutely correct and I couldn't agree more.