Hilti ranks in the Top 100 patent applicants in Europe
Every year the European Patent Office receives over 160,000 patent applications. In 2020, with 287 patent applications filed, Hilti once again ranked among the top performers, alongside Samsung, Siemens and Microsoft, joining the list of major technology companies.
Every year the European Patent Office receives over 160,000 patent applications. In 2020, with 287 patent applications filed, Hilti once again ranked among the top performers, alongside Samsung, Siemens and Microsoft, joining the list of major technology companies.
With product innovations that include the semi-autonomous construction site robot Jaibot, the EXO-O1 exoskeleton or the traceable "Tracefast" anchor, we have once again shown that an innovative spirit and expertise are part of Hilti’s business model. Last year, for example, the Group launched 74 new, innovative products and services.
Even in an exceptional year like 2020, we remained true to our strategy and invested in our R&D areas despite the uncertainties caused by the COVID 19 pandemic and the resulting decline in sales. Research and development spending reached CHF 358 million last year, representing 6.7 percent of sales.
“The continuous development of our products, and persistent research into new technologies for our customers, result in numerous patent applications every year. Ranking among the top 100 most active applicants underscores Hilti's capacity for innovation.” - Andreas Keil, Head of Intellectual Property
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Mel Southern
Brand and Communications Specialist - Great Britain
mel.southern@hilti.com
At Hilti we design and manufacture leading-edge technology, software and services, which power the professional construction industry. We’re global, based in over 120 countries with more than 30,000 employees. Everyday our technologies support awe-inspiring feats of engineering around the world – from the famous bullet train in Japan to tunnels deep under some of the largest cities on earth. We offer a 360-degree service for the construction industry – from design software, products and tools onsite to training, repairs, testing and consultancy. We’re a one-stop shop for building, worldwide.
Hilti generated annual sales of CHF 5.9 billion in 2019. The headquarters of the Hilti Group have been located in Schaan, Liechtenstein, since its founding in 1941. The company is privately owned by the Martin Hilti Family Trust, which ensures its long-term continuity. The Hilti Group’s strategic orientation is based on a caring and performance-oriented culture and the goals of creating enthusiastic customers and building a better future.
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