KOKI TANAKA
Koki Holdings Co., Ltd. is a world-leading manufacturer of power tools, pneumatic tools, and outdoor power equipment, formerly part of the Hitachi Group and now operating independently.
About Tanaka – Brief Overview
Tanaka is a historic Japanese outdoor power equipment brand, established in 1915 as Tanaka Iron Works. The company entered the outdoor power equipment market in 1943 and was acquired by Hitachi Koki (now Koki Holdings) in 2007. Today, Tanaka's innovative product line provides landscapers, construction professionals, property managers, and utility professionals with two-stroke commercial-grade outdoor power equipment solutions. Tanaka products are currently marketed under the Metabo HPT brand in North America following KKR's acquisition and the 2018 renaming to Koki Holdings Co., Ltd., but the Tanaka name remains recognized for its legacy in professional-grade gas-powered outdoor tools.
Key Milestones:
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1915 – Founded as Tanaka Iron Works
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1943 – Entered outdoor power equipment market
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2007 – Acquired by Hitachi Koki (now Koki Holdings)
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2018 – Parent company renamed to Koki Holdings Co., Ltd.
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Present – Products sold under Metabo HPT brand in North America
Together, the Koki Holdings and Tanaka combined lineup delivers professional-grade solutions for landscaping, forestry, construction, and grounds maintenance. Our complete suite includes:
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Chainsaws – Gas-powered top-handle and rear-handle saws for arborists and tree care
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Brushcutters & Trimmers – Heavy-duty clearing tools and string trimmers for landscaping
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Hedge Trimmers – Articulating and shaft models for precise shrub maintenance
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Pole Saws – Extendable high-branch cutters for safe overhead pruning
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Edgers – Clean lawn boundary tools for professional curb appeal
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Leaf Blowers – Handheld and backpack models for debris clearing
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Multi-Task Tools – Interchangeable attachment systems for versatility
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Augers & Water Pumps – Specialty equipment for agriculture and utility work
Built with commercial-grade two-stroke engines, anti-vibration systems, and easy-start technology, Koki Holdings and Tanaka equipment deliver the reliability and power required for daily professional use.
Koki Holdings operates 8 production facilities, 38 distribution companies, and over 110 importers globally, serving markets across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa.
