Milwaukee Tool
Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States
About
Milwaukee Tool makes power tools, hand tools, accessories, lighting, storage and instruments for professional construction users, with a focus on the mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades.
Its cordless range is built around the M12 and M18 battery systems, REDLITHIUM batteries introduced in 2010 and M18 FUEL products launched in 2012. The company designs, develops and manufactures its own battery packs and motors in-house, and its One-Key platform lets users track and manage tools.
Milwaukee Tool began in 1924 and is based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Techtronic Industries acquired it in 2005. The company says it invented the technology that enabled the use of lithium-ion batteries in power tools.
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Location Info
- HQ
- Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1924
- Last Updated
- Oct 14, 2026





