HILTI GROUP continues growth in a Challenging environment Schaan (FL), May 17, 2024 – Over the first four months of 2024 the Hilti Group recorded sales growth of 2.9 percent in local currencies compared to the same period of the previous year. Translated into Swiss francs, sales declined by 1.8 percent, to CHF 2103 million, resulting from an ongoing significant negative currency effect.
Ede (Netherlands), 1 April 2024 – 4PS by Hilti, software supplier for the construction industry, is continuing its international course with the launch of 4PS Construction Software AB in Sweden. A team of dedicated experts will support the Swedish construction industry in digitizing, optimizing and automating business processes from Gothenburg.
At Hilti, we are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture where every person feels valued and empowered. In our latest annual report, some Hilti team members share their stories of how their unique perspectives became their strengths in an inclusive workplace. See their stories in our latest annual report.
Strong growth in a challenging environment for the Hilti Group in 2023. With sales growth of 9.0 percent in local currencies, the Hilti Group outperformed the market. In Swiss francs, growth reached 2.7 percent, reflecting a significantly negative currency impact. The Group’s total 2023 turnover was CHF 6.5 billion.
Hilti has received EcoVadis’ gold rating for the third time in a row. The company was also recognised for its commitment to reducing its CO2 emissions.
The Hilti Group is taking the next strategic step to further expand its software business and plans to acquire 4PS Group, which specialises in providing business management (ERP) solutions for the construction industry. Together, Hilti and the 4PS Group can strengthen their position to drive the digital transformation of the construction industry.
Hilti’s North American Marketing Director Thibaud Lefebvre has begun 2023 with a move to the UK to take up senior leadership positions in the company’s GB and E1 (Northern European) regions, now sitting as GB vice president and a member of the E1 leadership team covering GB, Ireland, Finland, Sweden and Denmark.
Beginning his career with Hilti back in 2001 in his native France, Lefebvre worked
“Beyond our ambition to become CO2-neutral by 2023, we are also tackling emissions out-side of our own operations on our path to net-zero. With our commitment to science-based targets we will decrease emissions along the entire value chain. This supports our customers’ sustainability initiatives and enables us to contribute to the much-needed transformation of our industry," Jahangir Doongaji, CEO
The Hilti Group supplies the worldwide construction and energy industries with technologically leading products, systems, software and services. With about 32,000 team members in over 120 countries the company stands for direct customer relationships, quality and innovation.
