Milwaukee Tool

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryManufacturing
Founded1924; 100 years ago (1924)
FoundersAlbert F Siebert
HeadquartersBrookfield, Wisconsin
Key people
Steven Richman President
ProductsPower tools
Number of employees
5,500[citation needed]
ParentTechtronic Industries
Websitewww.milwaukeetool.com Edit this at Wikidata

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, known more commonly as Milwaukee Tool, is a multi-national company that develops, manufactures, and markets power tools, hand tools, tool accessories, tool storage, and personal protective equipment.[1] Milwaukee Tool was last sold in 2005 for $626.6 million to the Hong Kong–based Techtronic Industries, also known as TTI Group.[2][3] The company is now a subsidiary of TTI Group alongside brands like AEG, Ryobi, Hoover, Dirt Devil, and Vax.[4] In 2022, $206 million was invested in Wisconsin research and development facilities.[5]

Milwaukee tools today are manufactured globally in China, Germany, Mexico, the United States, and Vietnam.[6] The tools produced include corded and cordless power tools, hand tools, pliers, hand saws, screwdrivers, utility knives, impact drivers, and more. Primary Milwaukee Tool product lines include the M12, M18, MX FUEL, and PACKOUT tool, equipment, and tool storage systems. This company globally distributes other various tools like multimeters, thermal imaging equipment, oscillating multi-tools, drilling devices, chargers, and more.

A Milwaukee tape measure
Milwaukee Magnum Holeshooter 1/2" Cat. No. 0234-1 electric drill tool
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  2. ^ "About TTI – Techtronic Industries". Archived from the original on February 22, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  3. ^ "Milwaukee Electric Tool, other units to be sold for $626.6M". Archived from the original on April 19, 2005. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "Brands". Cordless Power Tools Leader – Techtronic Industries TTI. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  5. ^ Dan Stout (December 21, 2022). "Why Was Milwaukee Tool One of the Fastest Growing Brands of 2022?". Family Handyman. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  6. ^ Wabiszewski, Kevin (May 23, 2023). "Where Are Milwaukee Tools Made? 2023 Overview". All American Made. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.