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Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryManufacturing
Founded1924 (1924)
FoundersAlbert F Siebert
HeadquartersBrookfield, Wisconsin
Key people
Steven Richman President
ProductsPower tools
Number of employees
5,500
ParentTechtronic Industries
Websitewww.milwaukeetool.com

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 into 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

History

In 1918, the firm introduced a one-handed operation, 1/4" capacity drill that was significantly lighter than other models available at the time.[7]

A.H. Petersen and Albert F. Siebert founded the A. H. Petersen Company in 1922. The following year, the factory was destroyed by a fire, and the assets of the closed business were sold. In 1924, Siebert formed the Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation.[8]

During the 1930s, Milwaukee began producing tools for the US Navy. The company developed sanders, polishers, electric hammers, and hand grinders. In 1935, they introduced a handheld drill that could be used with a hammer action or without.[8]

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation benefitted from the World War II manufacturing boom and its position as a supplier to the US Navy.[8]

In 1949, Milwaukee added a spring clutch to hand-held sanders, grinders, and circular saws which reduced their recoil.[8]

The Sawzall reciprocating saw was introduced in 1951. It was the first portable reciprocating hacksaw.[8]

In 2023, U.S. lawmakers at the Congressional-Executive Commission on China alleged that Milwaukee Tool may have used forced Uyghur labor from Chinese prisons in its supply chain.[9][10]

Ownership

Awards

  • Glassdoor's Employees' Choice Awards - #25 best place to work, 2022[14]

References

  1. ↑ "The Company | Milwaukee Tools Europe". www.milwaukeetool.eu. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  2. ↑ "About TTI - Techtronic Industries". Archived from the original on 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  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 2023-12-01.
  5. ↑ Dec. 21, Dan StoutUpdated; 2022 (2022-12-21). "Why Was Milwaukee Tool One of the Fastest Growing Brands of 2022?". Family Handyman. Retrieved 2023-12-01. {{cite web}}: |last2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ↑ Wabiszewski, Kevin (23 May 2023). "Where Are Milwaukee Tools Made? 2023 Overview". All American Made. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  7. ↑ "Our Company - Continuous Innovation for over 85 Years". Archived from the original on 2020-02-17. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 "Milwaukee Tools: The History of the Brand". www.cableorganizer.com. Archived from the original on 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  9. ↑ Vanderford, Richard (2023-07-11). "Milwaukee Tool Is Questioned Over Alleged Use of Chinese Forced Labor". The Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Archived from the original on July 12, 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  10. ↑ Masters, Katherine (2023-07-11). "US lawmakers question Techtronic's Milwaukee Tool on alleged links to forced labor". Reuters. Archived from the original on July 12, 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  11. ↑ "History". Milwaukee Tools Europe. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  12. ↑ "Atlas Copco Buying US Electric-Tool Maker". The New York Times. June 22, 1995. Archived from the original on May 22, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Milwaukee Electric Tool, other units to be sold for $626.6M". Milwaukee Business Journal. 2004-08-30. Archived from the original on 2005-04-19. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  14. ↑ "Best Places to Work | Glassdoor". Archived from the original on 2016-01-22. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
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