Hilti in brief: products and EPD coverage
Hilti is a household name on jobsites. The portfolio spans from chemical and mechanical anchoring to firestop, modular support systems, and a vast line of cordless tools. Buyers ask a simple question more and more often: where do Hilti’s products have EPDs, and where are the gaps that could quietly cost specs on EPD‑preferred projects?
Who Hilti is and what they sell
Hilti plays across many construction categories. Think anchoring adhesives and rods, wedge and screw anchors, firestop sealants and devices, cavity barriers, collated and drywall screws, and the MT modular support system. Add cordless tools, batteries, diamond systems, and measurement gear. Across these families the SKU count easily sits in the hundreds.
Where we see EPD traction today
Publicly available declarations for Hilti have concentrated on fire protection and fastening products. Examples visible on operator registries include firestop sealants and blocks, ventilated and non‑ventilated cavity barriers, anchor rods, wedge and screw anchors, and selected fasteners. That mix maps to common spec lines in healthcare, education, offices, and industrial fit‑outs where product‑specific EPDs smooth procurement.
What looks thin or missing
Power tools and batteries rarely carry product‑specific EPDs across the market, and we did not find Hilti‑specific ones for those as of December 19, 2025. Within modular supports, we saw targeted EPDs for individual components, but a portfolio‑wide declaration for MT strut channel and fittings is not easy to find on major operator libraries. When contractors must document embodied carbon at package level, that gap can matter.
A concrete pinch point: strut and supports
Data‑center, healthcare, and lab projects often require EPDs for strut and related fittings. Atkore’s Unistrut brand publishes a program‑operator EPD that covers steel strut and fittings, registered in 2024 and valid through 2029 (EPD International, 2024). If a spec calls for an EPD at the assembly or portfolio level and Hilti’s MT package cannot furnish one quickly, Unistrut gains an obvious shortlist advantage.
What this means for bids and LEED v5‑aimed projects
On projects tracking embodied‑carbon targets or LEED v5 pilots, teams prefer product‑specific, third‑party verified EPDs so they can avoid generic penalty factors during carbon accounting. Missing documents don’t always get a product “kicked out,” but they do add friction and risk in submittals, which is when swaps happen. One timely EPD can be the difference between being considered on merit or not being considered at all.
Big picture on sustainability signals
Hilti communicates group‑level climate progress, reporting a 60 percent CO2 reduction in 2023 versus 2019 for its own operations (Hilti Sustainability, 2024) (Hilti USA sustainability page, 2024). That corporate signal helps, yet day‑to‑day spec wins still hinge on product‑level paperwork in the project’s scope.
Competitive set to expect on a submittal log
In fastening and anchoring, expect Simpson Strong‑Tie, ITW Red Head, Powers/DeWalt, Fischer, and Würth. In firestop, 3M, STI, Tremco, RectorSeal, and Nullifire are frequent alternatives. In modular supports, Unistrut and Eaton B‑Line regularly appear. For tools, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Bosch, and Makita dominate cordless fleets. EPD availability varies widely by category and brand, which is why mapping each bid package matters.
Quick playbook to close the EPD gap
Start with the product families that show up most in carbon‑accounted submittals: anchoring adhesives and rods, mechanical anchors, firestop lines, and MT strut channel plus fittings. Pick the prevailing PCR for each category that your competitors already use. Line up one manufacturing reference year and make data collection painless for plants and procurement. Choose a program operator aligned with where the bids land. Dont overthink perfection on the first wave, coverage beats delay.
Where to learn more
Hilti keeps an updated sustainability hub with targets, circularity, and green‑building resources. Skim it, then align product‑level EPD plans to the sales pipeline, not just the corporate roadmap (Hilti sustainability).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Hilti product families most commonly appear in EPD‑driven submittals in North America?
Anchoring adhesives and rods, mechanical anchors, firestop sealants and devices, screws and fasteners, and modular supports. Power tools and batteries appear less often in embodied‑carbon submittals.
Is a portfolio‑level EPD necessary for modular supports like strut?
It depends on the project and spec. Many owners and GCs accept product‑specific EPDs for representative SKUs, but some prefer or require portfolio coverage for the strut channel and fittings package. Competitors such as Unistrut publish a portfolio‑level EPD, which can simplify approvals (EPD International, 2024).
Will an older EPD hurt my odds on a bid?
If the EPD is still valid, most teams accept it. Age only becomes an issue when it is about to expire near submittal or construction award.
How many Hilti SKUs have EPDs today?
Public registries suggest coverage across several product families, but counts shift as new EPDs are added or updated. Treat it as dynamic and plan periodic sweeps before major bids.
About the Author
Eric works at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, and business strategy, helping manufacturers navigate the evolving landscape of EPDs and LCAs. Having spoken with hundreds of teams across North America, brings a deep understanding of what drives ROI, what regulators are asking for, and how companies can stay ahead with smart, scalable approaches to environmental reporting.
