INNOVATION Upgrade to Nuron INTERVIEW Michèle Frey-Hilti on Her New Role in the BoD INTERNATIONAL Worldwide Projects 05 | 2022 Hilti employee magazine | International I FL I CH I Thüringen

04 INNOVATION Upgrade to Nuron 16 INTERVIEW Michèle Frey-Hilti on Her New Role in the BoD 26 INTERNATIONAL Worldwide Projects 32 Augmented Reality at Plant 4 in Austria CONTENT INTERVIEW 16 Michèle Frey-Hilti on Her New Role in the BoD 30 Five Questions for … Michelle Kranz, Managing Director of the Hilti Family Foundation Liechtenstein SPOTLIGHT 04 Nuron & Its Heart Once Upon a Time 14 Innovations Made by Hilti 20 Sustainability in Action How We Are Building a Better Future 22 The Future of Working 24 Corporate Strategy Champion 2020 Successor on the Home Stretch 26 International Worldwide Projects HILTI FOUNDATION 18 Hilti Technology in Nepal Safe and Disaster-resilient Homes for the Dalits EMPLOYEES 32 Thüringen Augmented Reality at Plant 4 in Austria Adolphe Nitcheu 34 A Day With … Warehouse Team Member, Edmonton Distribution Center 36 Families at Hilti ANNIVERSARIES / RETIREES 38 Hilti Celebrates Colleagues from FL/CH and Thüringen team M AG A Z I N E Our magazine is available in an e-zine version or as a PDF on REDi at: Company/Group

Once Upon a Time Nuron & Its Heart This year we had the unprecedented experience of witnessing history in the making when Nuron made its debut. Let’s look back at where it all began, with the very idea of developing a battery for the future, and how it is turning into the biggest innovation in Hilti’s history. SPOTLIGHT 4 – 5

Another feature that makes these batteries so unique is that they are interchangeable. Now our customers can run their entire tool park with a lot fewer batteries, which saves them a lot of money, ... Tassilo Deinzer, Executive Board Member responsible for the Fastening & Protection Business Area and Corporate Logistics ... For example, a worker performing anchor installations in concrete can now swap between the same batteries for drilling, vacuum cleanup and epoxy injection, reducing the number of spare batteries they need to carry. planted the seed for upscaling battery technology and stepping up Hilti’s game eight years ago. Back then, even he did not imagine that his proposal for creating a battery for the future would give birth to the biggest innovation in the history of Hilti. This is one of the greatest strengths of our organization – making good ideas great. The new battery is the heart from which the power flows, the motor is the muscle driving the tool, the contact system is the artery powering the motor and the electronics is the brain, managing the interaction via permanent data communication, much like the nervous system. The metaphor of a healthy body is appropriate, as each specific function is connected to the other and they all work together. This is what allows for the transition from corded tools to cordless without compromise, said Bernd Ziegler. The decision to “free ourselves” from the constraints of maintaining compatibility with the current portfolio was one of the most fundamental decisions with which the Nuron project was kick-started in 2014. Initially, a small team of 16 mechanical, electrical and software engineers at the Research & Development Center in Kaufering, Germany, began thinking about the futuristic system architecture. Their focus included the mechanical battery concepts and the com muni cation strategy of chargers-batteries-tools, such as the interface or the IoT concept. The project grew over time to become a comprehensive program of more than 70 TTM projects involving more than 3,000 employees, both in global functions and in the markets. All of these people worked together right up to the launch. STORES TOOL DATA, WHICH IS SENT AUTOMATICALLY TO THE CLOUD DURING EVERY CHARGE NEW CELL HOLDERS FOR BETTER HEAT MANAGEMENT AND SUPERIOR CELL PROTECTION. BACK: Reinhold Falkenstein (TPL Electronics), Klaus Hauser (Electronics Specialist), Michael Reiner (TPL Chargers), Andreas Guggemos (Cell Coordinator), Stefan Schmid (Platform Manager), Alwin Möhlman (TPL Batteries), Leonard Janczyk (Approvals), Moses Ender (CR&T Group Manager), Martin Beck (Electronics Specialist), Sebastian Maletti (CR&T cell specialist) FRONT: Philip Lozenz (E-Lab Verification), David Kleber (Material Management), Robert Stanger (Technical Project Leader; TPL), Stefan Mayer (Group Manager TTM), Bernd Ziegler (Group Manager, Cordless Systems), Markus Holubarsch (TPL Platforms), Charlotte Tardt (Design Engineer), Varnim Goyal (TPL Electronics) René Richter (Design Engineer) David Klingen (TPL Batteries) ELECTRONICS ARE POTTED TO PROVIDE A BETTER SEAL AGAINST DUST, MOISTURE AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS SPOTLIGHT 6 – 7

There were other substantial challenges of a technical and managerial nature, such as how to drive multiple tools for various applications – from the smallest to the largest, and ranging from 10W to 4000W – with the new battery platform and how to achieve this massive feat. The unprecedented teamwork between development, research, production, and other divisions came with a high workload over months and years, but the zeal and spirit to go the extra mile never faded. The power of the battery speaks for itself. The arrangement of cells and electronic controls enables it to be used in high-demand applications. For example, the TE 2000-22 cordless chisel hammer can be used for rigorous concrete breaking and demolition applications that typically require a corded or pneumatic hammer. The DSH 600-22 cut-off saw can cut concrete, stone, rebar and other tough materials that could otherwise only be cut with gas-driven tools. This futuristic battery also unleashes the power of data. While the battery is charging, data such as tool location and usage are sent securely via the mobile network to a secured cloud and help to make more informed decisions about tool park management. It also provides battery replacement alerts that help reduce downtime. We have come a long way since our first cordless tool, the TE10-A 36V in 1986. Now, in 2022, Hilti has more than 70 tools running on a single 22V battery platform, and it’s all been possible with the new battery – a heart that beats fast and strong, and makes our customers fall for Nuron. SPOTLIGHT 8 – 9

140+ Hilti team members on site 200+ VIP customers & guests 45% higher pre-ordering of cordless tools from last year VIP EVENT AT WORLD OF CONCRETE JANUARY 10-20 | LAS VEGAS Nuron’s innovation stole the show and Hilti’s presence was felt across Las Vegas with three Hilti booths and the largest outdoor booth (130x100ft; 40x30m) at the event. Read more 2× more fleet contracts than the previous year 5 Know more LAUNCH & PRE-ORDERING BEGUN 2× more cordless sales to targeted VIP customers within a month GETTING THE BALL ROLLING SHIPPING STARTED FROM MAR 10 Once Nuron was launched, the orders started pouring in. On January 13, within a day of launch, the very first order was booked and shipping began on March 10. And since then, there’s been no stopping it. 6 JANUARY 12 | FACEBOOK, MEDIA, INFLUENCERS Key parties have been informed, and excitement has been generated among 300+ members of the construction media and influencers, creating a snowball effect to increase impact. 17.2M 74 North American Nuron featured Headline Audience reach in North America SPOTLIGHT 10 – 11

Nuron is innovation at its best and the result of years of research and development work. With Nuron, we deliver an unmatched value proposition and significantly improve productivity of our customers. Thomas Hillbrand How would you sum up the collaborative efforts of the 3000+ team members across functions to bring about this biggest innovation in the history of Hilti? Tassilo Deinzer: The success of the Nuron program depended on some crucial ingredients. Firstly, a strong, bold vision that was shared across the organization. Secondly, a commitment to use the Nuron program not only to deliver on the TTM work, but also to use the opportunity to make Hilti better in many aspects of development, supply, marketing, finance and logistics. I’m convinced that the Nuron program is strong evidence of our unique Hilti culture and its values of courage, commitment and teamwork. Courage in thinking beyond the obvious next step, commitment to getting it done despite many obstacles, and, most fundamentally, teamwork across many departments and across the globe. It has been an unbelievable collaboration, so a big thank you is due to all the team members involved. After the launch of Nuron, what’s next for us? Thomas Hillbrand: First of all, the launch of Nuron is an outstanding achievement. In the most ambitious roll out ever, we are bringing more than 70 new tools on the new platform to all our markets. That is truly remarkable. At the same time, this is just the starting point! We will add more tools to the platform and add further differentiated services over the next couple of years. Nuron forms the basis for our future differentiation in cordless and we will be sure to build upon it. What message you would like to give to the team on how they can promote the culture of innovation in their own roles? Thomas Hillbrand: Innovation has always been and will always be at the heart of what we do at Hilti, and as a company we will keep investing strongly to strengthen the differentiation of our offering. But innovation isn’t something you can prescribe, as it comes from new ideas. As such, we encourage everyone to think beyond what is possible today, and share new thoughts and new ways of doing things that can make our customers safer and more productive and sustainable. For example, there is an “Inventors club” initiated by the Measuring BU at headquarters, where the BU community comes together and pitches their ideas, fostering an environment of innovation in their own unique way. SPOTLIGHT 12 – 13

TE 6-22 CORDLESS SDS PLUS ROTARY HAMMER SID 6-22 CORDLESS IMPACT DRIVER SR 4-22 ONE-HANDED RECIPROCATING SAW TE 60-22 CORDLESS ROTARY HAMMER *SDS-MAX The new Nuron-powered TE 6-22 Without an impact driver, it is easy In 2019, with the launch of now features our well-known Active to round out or strip the heads SR 6-A22, we got great feedback We bump up the power of the new Torque Control (ATC) function. ATC completely off a lot of fasteners. The from our mechanical contractors. TE 60 on the Nuron platform by better protects the worker from the tangential hammering action inside They were super excited with moving away from the 36-volt uncontrolled spinning of the tool if an impact driver enables the exceptional performance in terms battery. Moving the TE 60 from the bit sticks. It means higher safety and productivity. Drilling and chiseling hard materials such as screwing-driving and unscrewing of fasteners with a force and efficiency that drill drivers just can’t match. of speed and vibrations. And now 36V down to just one 22V battery Nuron brings the latest edition of was only possible due to longer- the SR 4-22 for one-handed lasting technologies, power- concrete and masonry are now Earlier versions of Hilti impact overhead applications. For saving drill bits and a range of made easier with this lighter rotary drivers are already eminently useful, applications like cutting thin- services to keep our customers hammer that aces in performance but the new SID 6-22 on the Nuron walled steel and plastic pipes/ productive. Our customers can and comfort for all-day use. platform is on a different level conduits, customers wanted a get the drilling and chipping thanks to a more powerful brushless powerful and ergonomic tool. power they’d expect from a much motor, rapid trigger response, extra And you know what? The SR 4-22 heavier rotary hammer. It is an compact size, ergonomic grip and reciprocating saw does just that, unbeatable package with longer longer battery runtime. To top it off, by making cutting in the hardest- runtime per charge paired with its fully illuminating ring light around to-reach spots easier with its upgraded features, including ATC the chuck keeps the work in better ergonomic grip. It slices more and AVR, to protect the worker view. cleanly and rapidly. Its low weight, from uncontrolled spinning and one-handed design and LED light shielding from vibration, set the benchmark for control and ease of use, especially overhead. respectively. SPOTLIGHT 14 – 15

Since April 2022, Michèle Frey-Hilti has had a seat at Hilti’s Board of Directors. In this interview, the granddaughter of company founder Martin Hilti talks about social responsibility, her new role and what she and her father have in common. You’ve been involved in the company since 2012, and have held positions including customer service representative, product manager, head of the Hilti Foundation and, since 2019, head of the Hilti Family Foundation. As Michael Hilti’s daughter, you also got to know the company like no one else – how did you find your particular role? The Hilti company has always been part of my life, ever since I was a child. The process was therefore quite natural. During my university years, I did an internship at the Hilti Store in London for several months over the summer. I enjoyed it and realized that I really wanted to work at Hilti. Over the years, exciting tasks in various areas followed. It was important for me to get to know the company and especially the customer side, but on the other hand I also had to familiarize myself with the Martin Hilti Family Trust, where all our foundation work is based. Now I have the great task of serving on the Board of Directors as a representative of the family and I look forward to making my contribution to Hilti’s success. What do you think is important for Hilti over the next ten years? The people at Hilti will continue to play a central role for the company in the future. It is therefore important that we continue to offer a diverse and inclusive environment and a lived corporate culture, in which employees feel comfortable and can grow personally and professionally. The growth of the company can only go hand in hand with the personal growth of our team members. This is the basis for the topics that will occupy us as a company, and me personally, over the coming years and that will ultimately make us the best partner for our customers. As a family member and representative of the owners, and as a young woman on the Board of Directors, you are particularly in the spotlight. How do you deal with that? I expect to be part of the team, to contribute constructively and do my best. I have always borne the Hilti name and am therefore aware that I always represent the company in both my professional and personal life. But it’s easy for me because I also live the values and principles of the company in my private life. independently after our involvement. In all foundations, each of which focuses on its own area, we have innovative projects that address the challenges of our time. For example, we are fighting poverty through job creation in the global south, demonstrating new, ecological and sustainable means of food production in Liechtenstein, are involved in education and advocate for biodiversity. The topics are broad, innovative and relevant. We are making a difference, and that excites me. What values have shaped you most personally and professionally? First and foremost, I believe in respect and acceptance. That means meeting the other person on an equal footing. And although it sounds like a cliché, the Hilti corporate values were lived out in our home and had a strong influence on me from an early age. I still live those core values today. Work-life balance is a big social issue, including at Hilti. How do you strike a balance with your professional tasks? As an entrepreneurial family, it’s not always possible to leave business at the door. My husband also comes from a family business and that’s why we often talk business at home – it’s interesting and extremely fulfilling for us. That’s part of our life balance, too. When we do need some time off, we love to spend time out in nature with our dogs. In which respects are you and your father most different and most alike? We are similar in many ways, but also a bit different. In values, my father and I are really the same. Like my grandfather, we value people regardless of their position and have respect and regard for their work. We are both extremely enthusiastic about new things, grateful for our lives and we love nature. The main differences are simply generational. We regularly discuss current issues, laugh a lot together and we value each other’s opinion. We have a very good time together and I am truly grateful for that. Philanthropy at Hilti is a joint venture of the Hilti Group and the Hilti family. The new building of the International School Rheintal is a project of the Hilti Family Foundation Liechtenstein in the field of education and work-life balance. Hilti Foundation hiltifoundation.org You are active in many foundations. What is particularly important to you when choosing your social commitments? Hilti Family Foundation Liechtenstein hiltifamilyfoundation.li In all our philanthropic activities, we want, above all, to create a sustainable impact. In concrete terms, this means that the projects and initiatives we support can continue to exist Hilti Art Foundation hiltiartfoundation.li Stiftung Lebenswertes Liechtenstein lebenswertesliechtenstein.li INTERVIEW 16 – 17

Chadani and her mother are proud of their new house. The Caste System in Nepal Nepal is a patriarchal society and per Hindi tradition is divided into a four-caste- system: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. Brahmins are the highest caste and Shudras the lowest, while Dalits, the so-called “untouchables” rank below even that. Although Nepal has abolished the caste system by law, Dalits are still socially excluded. With low income and poor education, they mostly live in substandard shacks in disaster-prone areas. Cement Bamboo Frame Technology (CBFT) CBFT was developed by the Hilti Foundation. It is a disaster-resistant and environmentally friendly construction technology for social housing that uses bamboo as the only structural element. CBFT has also helped local farmers build a strong business as they contribute to the supply chain for treated bamboo poles. Affordable Housing & Technology Adequate housing is a human right and a prerequisite for social and economic development. Yet an estimated 1.6 billion people worldwide live in substandard housing. This has a significant impact not only on their safety and health, but also on their economic opportunities and social inclusion. By developing innovative technologies and sustainable building concepts, the Hilti Foundation is helping to create safe and affordable housing that can serve as a starting point for a better life for people in need. HILTI FOUNDATION 18 – 19

Car Fleet Shift Packaging Reduction In North America, we have a huge variety of territory types, from massive cities to rural areas covering multiple states. Identifying vehicles that support our sales team’s work – in every geography and every trade – while also limiting our consumption of non-renewable resources was a top priority for our project team. With steering from team members in finance, sales, marketing and operations, we now have 250 team members driving hybrid and electric vehicles, with 500 more already ordered and on the way. Karl Neumaier, Senior Vice President, W1 Market Reach Operations By the complete removal of cardboard packaging of 50 of our product references MO France has been able to reduce its consumption of more than 35,000 cardboard packaging per year, i.e. 9 tons of cardboard. The successful change management for us and our customers has been the key to a very well per- ceived packaging transition. Rebecca Thery, Head of Legal and Compliance E2 What’s Next While Hilti is on its way to recalibrating its company strategy in 2022, sustainability will be even further anchored as an integral part of the company’s focus. On top of continuing to implement our local and global initiatives, we will focus on reducing and providing transparency on our Scope 3 emissions as well as on establishing systematic ways to enable our customers to become more sustainable with the help of activities revolving around green buildings, our product carbon footprint and circularity. Curious to see our progress in different sustainability areas? Take a look at these videos: Video CO 2 Video Circularity Video EBB Reusage of Spare Parts A1 went live with spare parts reuse in MO Japan in Summer 2021. So far, we have over 25 components eligible for reuse across 18 tool types. After using fleet extensions to increase customer usage time and reusing expired Fleet Management tools within our rental pool, we are able to extend the lifetime of tool components even further. For tools/parts which cannot be reused, over 90 % gets recycled. Sam Nunn, Regional Sustainability Manager, A1 Curious To Learn More About Our Sustainability Initiatives? If you would like to take a closer look at what we’ve been able to achieve so far, take a look at our 2021 Sustainability Report and be sure to stay tuned for many more exciting updates. We still have a lot to do and we will continue to strive for a better future. SPOTLIGHT 20 – 21

Since launching the flexible work arrangement concept in 2015, many of our organizations have provided flexibility to their employees by implementing remote working days. The pandemic has not only further solidified the idea of remote working, but has also accelerated both market and employee expectations. uture Working Looking beyond returning to work after the pandemic, the Executive Board signed off on a global framework regarding the future of working at Hilti late last year. With a flexibility offering for location-based team members as the first goal, a cross-functional project team has developed guidance and tools to support our market organizations in setting up their local framework. The aim is to balance business, team and team members’ needs, and to help our teams navigate the more complex hybrid work setting. Location Flexibility The initial step of our Future of Working journey is looking into the possibilities of location flexibility and the time implication that comes with it. The fact remains that some jobs can be fulfilled more flexibly than others while meeting business needs. Where possible, we want to embrace a flexible offering to stay relevant and competitive as an attractive employer, support an inclusive workplace and achieve sustainable value creation through a productive and engaged workforce. Our Vision for the Future of Working We foster an inclusive, flexible and trusting environment that empowers us to be our best selves daily. Together we thrive because we choose where, when and how we work to achieve outstanding results. With our strong company culture as the foundation, the physical workspace continues to be the anchor, primarily to support team collaboration, bonding and innovation. While some remote project teams work entirely remotely, these have always been considered exceptions rather than the norm. The connections between the people within our organization contribute to our collective sense of belonging. We believe offering location flexibility of up to 50 percent is an appropriate mix to be applied at an organizational level. Over the coming weeks and months, it will be up to the local HR and leadership teams to take up this framework and consider regulatory and market environments, business needs and work activities in each market organization or regional headquarters. For a hybrid work environment to succeed, teams must be deliberate in how they work. Our caring and performance-oriented culture requires teams to work together and establish ways of working. Physical workspaces should purposely facilitate meaningful interactions. At the same time, we have to ensure technology-enabled connections are balanced to support digital well-being. Team leaders play a critical role in being a psychological safety net for their team members, considering their well-being and fostering teamwork while also ensuring that the team achieves outstanding results. The Future of Working global playbook was launched this month and will act as a blueprint for local implementation. This is a journey – organizations will continue to learn and evolve to ensure team members are effective and engaged in their work. SPOTLIGHT 22 – 23

“We analyzed the strengths of the current strategy and identified areas that may need sharpening,” Birte says. The teams examine megatrends, such as digitalization or changing customer purchasing behavior. For example, employees found out that in Germany alone, Hilti products are searched for on Amazon more than 30,000 times a month. Just one more reason why options to further drive our sales through digital means should be further investigated. The proposals developed are currently being validated together with the regions and business areas. Most of the strategy work will be completed this summer. The rollout of the new corporate strategy will start after the Hilti Management Forum in the fall. By then the official name will also be unveiled, which will characterize an entire era. Proposals are currently being discussed, and the final decision on the title will be made in a joint process involving the top executives. It is possible that Madonna’s daughter, Lourdes, may also top the charts during the upcoming period, some 35 years after the development of Strategy 2000. SPOTLIGHT 24 – 25

dwide cts MO CHILE Copper Production in the World’s Driest Desert Hilti Chile is involved in the construction of one of the largest copper operations in the world. At 4,400 meters above sea level, the physical constraints imposed by the altitude and the dry terrain of the Atacama Desert are among the biggest challenges. Teck is one of Canada’s leading mining companies. The objective of Teck’s Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 project (QB2), located in Chile’s Tarapacá region, is to extend current mining development, something this project will do within another 25 years. The large supply of available resources there offers great potential. The project includes the construction of a concentrator that will process 143,000 tons of copper ore per day. In addition, 165 km of pipelines will be built, connected to a new port and a desalination plant. They will transport refined concentrate and desalinated water. Desalination and use of seawater for mining, instead of fresh water, is one of the sustainable environmental measures of the QB2 expansion. The investment amounts to approximately USD 4.73 billion. Marco Celis is the current lead coordinator for the project with Hilti Chile and part of the megaproject. Because he loves a challenge, he moved with his family from the south of Chile to the north, to be near the giant construction site. At the end of 2021, Marco managed to exceed his sales targets and had a target achievement of 205 % in terms of his objectives. The construction of QB2 was approved by the project partners in 2018 and the start of copper production is planned for the second half of 2022. Hilti colleagues at work on the QB2 project high in the Chilean desert. SPOTLIGHT 26 – 27

DE MO GERMANY CH MO SWITZERLAND Hilti @ BASF: BIM Contributes to a Successful Project Hilti is supporting BASF in the planning and construction of a new laboratory building, which is scheduled to open at the end of this year. The Building Information Modeling, or BIM, planning method is being used. The digital method greatly simplifies work on the construction site. What started three years ago with initial discussions and meetings is now being implemented: the new laboratory building at BASF‘s headquarters in Ludwigshafen, Germany. A milestone in the construction industry was reached with the help of the BIM method at the world‘s largest chemical company. Hilti was involved in the project planning from the very beginning to show how BIM can add value for the customer. The chemical laboratory is scheduled to open at the end of 2022. But how exactly does BIM provide support? BIM is a digital method that facilitates the planning of a construction site in advance. Hilti populates a digital 3D model with the necessary data and the exact number of products needed for construction. The new labeling application made possible by BIM was used for the first time in this project. Each product and item ready for shipment is labeled with a QR code. When scanned, the customer can see all the corresponding information at a glance, from shipping to assembly. This is a clear advantage, as it ensures simplified, more precise work. The items are then shipped to their exact destination at the construction site. Additionally, Hilti supplied pre-assembled and ready-to-install multitrade carrier systems. This solution not only enables faster installation, cost savings and a productivity increase of between 30 and 70 %, but also contributes to a lower carbon footprint. This is because prefabrication can save up to 50 % of the material used. In the end, this partnership had a big impact on the business and is crucial for managing project performance. Sustainable World Tour With a Small Mobile House: Hilti Supplies Equipment for Construction of the “Solar Butterfly” At the end of May, the world tour of a very special butterfly begins in Geneva. While this butterfly won’t fly through the air, it is completely emission-free. Environmental activist Louis Palmer has developed a mobile house with solar wings. Almost noiseless and purely electric, the “Solar Butterfly” will travel around the world in four years to shine a spotlight on important climate change solutions. Hilti is supporting the project. The saw blade of the jigsaw glides effortlessly through the protruding edge of the solar panel. Precisely cut to size, the modules will eventually form the outer skin of the solar vehicle. The project name is quite literal. The innovative butterfly is in- tended to attract both sunlight and attention. Louis Palmer, who came up with the idea, says that drawing attention to the issue is incredibly important: “It’s just crazy that global warming is progressing so massively at the moment. And there‘s no end in sight.” At the same time, he says, there are so many possible solutions. Back in 2007, Palmer became the first person to drive around the world in a solar-powered car. Along the way, he met statesmen, princes, celebrities and climate pioneers. “Hundreds of thousands of people are currently working on great solutions to combat climate change.” Palmer, 50, wants to offer these people a platform – by going on another world tour. For this extraordinary journey, his team, in collaboration with Swiss universities and partner companies, has designed an eye-catching vehicle. “We are very happy that many partners are providing us with parts and tools so that we can build the Solar Butterfly. It‘s really great that we can also use lots of Hilti tools for this purpose. The small mobile house is currently being built in Lucerne. It’s ten meters long, equipped with 120 square meters of solar cells and pulled by a Tesla SUV. It has a kitchen, bathroom and beds for up to six people. At the push of a button, the Solar Butterfly spreads its solar wings, generating enough energy in one day to cover the next 200 kilometers. This allows for a lifestyle that is completely self-sufficient in terms of energy: solar propulsion and energy storage, rainwater collection and treatment and modular interiors made from recycled plastic collected from the ocean. But the vehicle will also be asked to do a lot, Palmer says: “We‘ll spend four years traveling through 90 countries on six continents, covering about 200,000 kilometers and organizing 1,000 events with climate pioneers along the way. This will help to draw attention to these projects.” Supported by the sun’s rays, solar technology and, to a small extent, by equipment from Hilti. SPOTLIGHT 28 – 29

I took my first steps with Hilti as a toddler. Michelle Kranz How do you prepare for your first steps of the day? A good start to the day is key for me, and as a mother of two, it is important for me to know that my kids are all set before I leave for work. I live in Schaan and whenever possible cycle to work. That gives me energy for the day and it’s my little contribution to sustainability at the same time. What were your first steps with Hilti like? Believe it or not, I took my first steps with Hilti as a toddler. My dad used to work for Hilti for almost 40 years, so I was in touch with the company very early in my life. And I got emotionally attached. I lived abroad for many years, but whenever I came across the big red logo with the white letters I always got very excited and I’ve never got tired of pointing out that Hilti is a company with roots in Liechtenstein. You’ve now taken your first steps as Managing Director of the Hilti Family Foundation Liechtenstein. How has it been for you? I’ve only taken a few steps of a very long hike. But it makes me proud to see what the Hilti Family Foundation Liechtenstein has achieved since its founding in 2019. There are many projects going on, but there are a lot of projects still waiting to be launched and tackled. You are now responsible for the Hilti Family Foundation Liechtenstein. What steps does the organization need to take in this area? Let me quickly explain you what the Hilti Family Foundation Liechtenstein does: Like the Hilti Foundation, the Hilti Family Foundation Liechtenstein has a philanthropic focus and makes efforts in the field of sustainability. Unlike the Hilti Foundation, which acts internationally, we focus on Liechtenstein and its surrounding region. It is important to us to make a difference where we live. I have taken over an organization which is well set up and currently has over 30 active projects. One example is our partnership with the International School Rheintal, which is based in Buchs, Switzerland. In a recent project, we set up a scholarship program for displaced children from Ukraine. But we also have projects, in nearby Vorarlberg, Austria, including our close involvement with a children’s home. And as we speak, we are setting up a mentoring program for young adults. This program makes sure that teenagers from less privileged families get support in finding an apprenticeship. What’s more, I’m currently driving the setup of a biodiversity program that will launch in the course of this year in Liechtenstein. What steps have you taken in the past that are now helping you in your current role? I grew up in Liechtenstein but have been abroad half of my life. Five years back, I decided to return to my home country and take on the role as Managing Director for Liechtenstein Marketing. This allowed me to build up an extensive network in Liechtenstein. So I would say that I have a sound under- standing of how Liechtenstein works and an ability to think outside the box. Michelle Kranz on her first steps as Managing Director of the Hilti Family Foundation Liechtenstein INTERVIEW 30 – 31

Supervision and guidance on the execution of the workflow step Error prevention through displays Projector for projecting the instructions Device with integrated 3D sensor Functionality and components of the system Our goal is always to make human interaction with the technology as natural and intuitive as possible. Nowadays, using technologies to assist daily life is no longer unusual, even in private life. Examples include navigation, video games, and so on. Against that backdrop, we also found an excellent opportunity to apply a visual assistance system on our shopfloor. AR is based on extended reality – the mix of virtual objects with reality. This makes it possible to transform workstations into a digitalized interactive environment where the operators can pick and assemble products along with real-time instructions . If a wrong material is taken by mistake, the employee is . A projector directly informed of the error by a display mounted above the workstation is responsible for all these instructions and lights . Next to the projector is another device that uses smart 3D sensors to validate the execution of picking and assembly tasks precisely and ensure optimum performance . Furthermore, it is possible to integrate the AR system into the customer’s ecosystem e.g. MES. Smart tools such as scanners and industrial screwdrivers can also be connected. With help of the associated software, any engineer can easily create a flexible project with work instructions – without any programming knowledge. The AR system was implemented at the heavy Diamond DST- 20 wall saw assembly line. Three different variants are currently produced for the European, American, and Asian markets, and there are plans to expand into other variants soon. Up to 80 components are assembled at every five different workstations. The assembly of a wall saw takes around nine hours. On average, four employees work on the assembly line. As far as their level of knowledge permits, they rotate between the individual assembly workstations, assemble, perform quality checks and rework. Previously, all work instructions were displayed on a tablet. The work instructions were created with Excel, which was a high-effort manual process. Today all Assembling with the augmented reality system instructions are created directly in the AR system, making setting up the process steps and tracking the versions easy. The workers at shopfloor level started to fully use the technology at one workstation and reported very positive experiences. The main positive aspects include quality, productivity, and flexibility. The implemented technology shows a positive result for better quality assurance. Moreover, it provides more flexibility for planning, allows for a fair reduction in workload and leads to a smoother assembly process. To be more specific, we achieved fewer defective products, increased productivity in the assembly process by 10 percent with operator guidance and reduced the training effort for new employees by 50 percent. Finally, this technology allows for self-guided virtual training based on two levels, for basic and advanced users alike, with detailed instructions. All in all, the system helps workers be more productive while providing a product of optimum quality and value to our customers. Along with the Hilti Smart Factory initiative, the first rollout of human AR was a success and promotes a virtual and digitized working environment on the shopfloor. Since we have a few new employees right now, this is where we are currently feeling the greatest benefit. Arkite saves us a lot of time here and quality is guaranteed from the beginning. In addition, experienced employees also save time, because we no longer have to precommission. Kamil Altunbas, Assembly Worker and Key User To be honest, a certain amount of effort was required to implement such a large assembly process in the system. However, the support of the manufacturer was great and we were able to help shape the upcoming updates to the software through our feedback. Elena Schneider, Digitalization Project Manager From a quality point of view, the system provides very good assurance, and we are taking big steps towards digitization in heavy diamond. The system offers a lot of possibilities. For instance, I would like to use it to digitize the entire inspection protocol in the future, so that we can finally stop signing and scanning slips of paper. Renato Metzler, Quality Technician Heavy Diamond EMPLOYEES 32 – 33

 17:15 I’ve swapped my neon yellow Hilti warehouse t-shirt for my other uniform – the green, red and yellow of my native country, Cameroon – and our team RS United. Soccer is a big part of my week, whether indoors in the winter or outdoors when it’s warm. Between practices or games, I’m doing something related to soccer three or four times a week. I can’t live without it! Our team has had some good success lately. We won a tournament put on by one of the largest soccer clubs in Alberta. It was a lot of hard work but a lot of fun and even more fun to win. 22:00 At the end of the day, usually after work and soccer, I will take a hot shower, get something to eat, play a little bit of FIFA on my PlayStation 4 and then go to bed around 11:30 pm. From hard at work to hard at play on an award-winning local soccer team. 12:30 It’s lunchtime and I prefer to make something good to eat at home and bring it in. On the menu today: chicken and tomato stew with homemade French fries made from fresh hand-cut potatoes. None of that frozen stuff! 13:30 I’m back at the pack station after lunch. In the DC, we’re all working with the goal of getting no customer care notes or CCNs. These notes are entered if a customer doesn’t receive all of their order, or if something gets damaged in the shipment. If I get a CCN, I always want to understand what happened and what I can do differently next time. 14:30 At our DC, we’re given the choice of when we take our breaks. I don’t stop in the morning and choose to spend the time on a longer break in the afternoon. I usually take the time to have a snack or watch some soccer highlights. The people I work with have made this one of the greatest places I have worked. Everyone is so nice and tries to help each other whenever they can. 16:45 The workday is wrapping up. Before checking out, I have a quick look at the team lineup and understand what is com- ing up tomorrow. It looks like the first shift will have plenty of orders picked and waiting for us at the pack stations. The boxes will be tak- en first thing tomorrow by one of Canada’s biggest parcel services out to our customers across Alberta. Edmonton’s 2021 Team Member of the Year at work at the pack station. EMPLOYEES 34 – 35

Javi & Gilberto at Kaizen The First Generation Fernando Matias worked at Hilti from 1988 until 2002. He was an account manager his entire career and passionate about being a good partner to customers. His manager, Gilberto Soberal, remembers him well. “He was an amazing man. After a great start in a local territory, he volunteered for a territory I had trouble with. I initially said no, but he insisted and assured me that it would be a success. The only drawback was travel. If I was willing to pay for the gasoline, he would put in the time. The rest is history. He broke sales records and did it with passion, dedication and a contagious, dry sense of humor. He was a team player and a great human being.” BTS Hilti 1996 The Second Generation Gilberto Matias, Fernando’s son, joined the company in February 1996 as a Hilti Center Representative in Puerto Rico. “I asked my dad about the company; he was very excited about Hilti and let me know when there was an opening. I got the job, starting out as a Hilti Center Representative in Puerto Rico, where I also covered sales territories when people were on holiday.” Moving easily between logistics and sales, Gilberto managed the National Distribution Center in Tulsa, USA, in 2006. His success led him to be named Director of Distribution Operations for HNA West in 2008 and, later, for all HNA distribution operations. He also worked in META before taking up his current position as Regional Head of Logistics for Region E1 in Manchester. The Third Generation Javi Matias, son of Gilberto, joined Hilti as an intern for Hilti META in early 2017 before moving to Hilti North America later that year. “My dad joined Hilti before I was 2 years old, so I’ve been around the company all my life. Ironically, I always said that I didn’t want to work for Hilti or follow in my father’s footsteps! But as I got older Hilti called to me. I saw at firsthand the investment Hilti makes in its people, and during my internship I fell in love with both logistics and the Hilti culture. I’ve never looked back.” In June 2019, there was an opening to manage the distribution center in Minneapolis, USA. After initially filling in, he officially took over the job. He led the team from a no. 11 ranking to no. 3 in HNA, something he calls the proudest achievement of his career. Since July 2021, he’s been a member of the Materials Management Team in Plano, USA. Javi Matias’ sister, Marisabel, is just getting started at Hilti, but has known the company her entire life and has seen how Hilti looks after its people. She will soon begin an internship in the Digital Marketing Team of Hilti GB. The impact a single family can have on the larger Hilti world can never be exaggerated. EMPLOYEES 36 – 37 All together

15 Years of Service Abu Antoun Chafic, TNS Achleitner Corinna, TQD Baeck Christoph, FII Biernath Juerg, OAP Bischof Michael, TMM Decker Gerd, XTT 10 Years of Service Retirements Abbas Shahbaz Ali, NA Andraschko Herlinde, P4X5 Deutsch Dirk, P1MEF Anton Jijie, HS Balzan Ferdinand, MOCH Ben Amara Karim, MOCH Becker Horst, FIFC Benalil Amal, REN Burgholzer Lisa, SH Burtscher Oswin, P4DE Frei Dagmar, FIC Gaechter Peter, REO Gomes Jose Angelo, LRNOE Clausi Donato, XP Greco Silvano, NMT Demirel Ozan, REI Gonzalez Annelies, SHM Gschwend Roman, MOCH Espinoza Jose Ignacio, RM Huebner Harald, GLMH Hennig Uwe, P4 Facciorusso Christian, FIPI Knight Helga, GLME Kaluscha Ewald A., HM Feurer Marcel, MOCH Koeck Gerhard, TFL Kapic Mersim, P1WS Götz Séverine, MOCH Konzett Walter, P4D8 Betschart Manuela, SHZS Goering Daniel, GLP Dietz Marco, OP Frey Stefan, SLG 20 Years of Service Breuss Ingrid, P4D2 Fachinger Oliver, P4L Glockner Oliver, SLI Grzesik Peter, XTR Gstoehl Raffael, TFL Hagspiel Daniel, FCC Heinzle Johannes, P4X2 Kemple Lorcan, SLCE Guglielmo Remo, SHZS Maurer Margarete, P4DQ Horta Samuel, P1EU Keiper-Knorr Marion, SHP Guimaraes Erin, SHT Melter Herbert, SHZW Hricko Peter, TPA Jegg Arno, P1MU Kirchmaier Christian, FIGI Hancharou Valentin, ZMC Mosimann Andreas, MOCH Kosno Grazyna, OMW Hintringer Sandra, DOPP Müller Norman, P1MS Jochum Manfred, P4X2 Ladurner Daniel, LRNOE Hongler Remo, RMI Perillo-Aurora Giuseppina, Lamelza Loris, MOCH Loher Andrea, FCP Khalturina Olesia, SHF MOCH Liebold Grit, P1BS Lins Anita, P4D3 Loretz Karl-Martin, SHZ Klein Stefan, UV Reutz Reinhard, P4D4 Manero Daniel, RMX Knobel Norbert, P1TF Rhyner Thomas, DOPP Mangeng Juergen, JTTZ Molnar Mihaly, FIMC Kwiecien Maciej, GLMA Rodewald Martin, FCT Mathis Helmut, P1EU Neßler Georg, P4DQ Mosna Mariana, FIC Lorünser Christoph, P4X Santschi Annelise, RMBW Pavlovic Dejan, P1QC Moix Vallribera Xavier, SLM Schmid Markus, P1C Piccaluga Mark, MOCH Piechatzek Waldemar, FIMS Oya Abajo Virginia, KEM Schoeb Josef, FIIS Reinhardt Andreas, ZMM Pofahl Jens, DQD Paillard Claude, MOCH Schoenenberger Willy, ZEH Ruedisuehli Ralph, GME Rolshoven Simon, AN Reiber Benjamin, ZS Sebastianpillai Jesurasa, MOCH Tavares Alves Marcelino, P4X3 Schena Daniel, P1TS Reimann Guy, MOCH Seyfferth Wolfgang, FIFD Vidovic Sasa, P4D1 Sevinc Fatma, FCH Reyes Audrey, SLMS Simma Michael, GLM Van Der Feltz Van Der Sloot Tschabrun Marco, P4LV Schönenberger Marc, MOCH Wranig Peter, P1MU Robbert, R Zerlauth Katharina, ASN Zgraggen Peter, MOCH Zizer Herbert, P1ML ANNIVERSARIES / RETIREES 38 – 39