Milwaukee Electric Tool

The Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation is a multi-national company that develops, manufactures, and markets power tools. Milwaukee tools are currently manufactured in China, Germany, Mexico, the United States and Vietnam.[1] In 2005 the company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Hong Kong based Techtronic Industries.[2][3]

A Milwaukee tape measure
Milwaukee Magnum Holeshooter 1/2" Cat. No. 0234-1 electric drill tool

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

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.[4]

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.[5]

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.[5]

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation benefitted from the World War II manufacturing boom and its position as a supplier to the US Navy.[5]

In 1949, Milwaukee added a spring clutch to hand held sanders, grinders and circular saws which reduced their recoil.[5]

The Sawzall reciprocating saw was introduced in 1951. It was the first portable reciprocating hacksaw.[5]

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.[6][7]

Ownership

Awards
  • Glassdoor's Employees' Choice Awards - #25 best place to work, 2022[11]

References
  1. 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.
  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. "Our Company - Continuous Innovation for over 85 Years". Archived from the original on February 17, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  5. "Milwaukee Tools: The History of the Brand". www.cableorganizer.com. Archived from the original on June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  6. Vanderford, Richard (July 11, 2023). "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 July 12, 2023.
  7. Masters, Katherine (July 11, 2023). "US lawmakers question Techtronic's Milwaukee Tool on alleged links to forced labor". Reuters. Archived from the original on July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  8. "History". Milwaukee Tools Europe. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  9. "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.
  10. "Milwaukee Electric Tool, other units to be sold for $626.6M". Milwaukee Business Journal. August 30, 2004. Archived from the original on April 19, 2005. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  11. "Best Places to Work | Glassdoor". Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
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