Verified Nov 2026
Tool & Die
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Brookfield, Wisconsin
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Since 1924
Milwaukee Tool, formally Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, manufactures heavy-duty power tools, hand tools, accessories, tool storage, and personal protective equipment. Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, it is listed in the 10,000 to 50,000 employee band and an estimated $1 to $5 billion revenue band. It is privately held and serves automotive, construction, electric-vehicle, plumbing hardware, industrial equipment, and consumer goods markets. In 2026 it announced a Menomonee Falls campus expansion projected to house about 2,000 workers.
Milwaukee Tool at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1924
Headquarters
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Certifications
ISO 14001
Import activity
74
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
74
Named foreign suppliers
24
Top origins
China · Germany · Netherlands · Belgium
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Milwaukee Tool.
What this tells a buyer
The company's most recent public development is its 2026 Menomonee Falls campus expansion, which local reporting said is projected to house about 2,000 workers and was supported by village incentives approved in February 2026.
The company holds ISO 14001 certification and offers products including cordless and corded power tools, hand tools, and tool storage, with lighting and LED products also listed among its offerings.
Milwaukee Tool is an independent subsidiary of Techtronic Industries, and in April 2026 it opened its first service center in Hawaii.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
102 years in operation (founded 1924).
Holds ISO 14001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Milwaukee Tool, formally Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, manufactures heavy-duty power tools, hand tools, accessories, tool storage, and personal protective equipment. Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, it is listed in the 10,000 to 50,000 employee band and an estimated $1 to $5 billion revenue band. It is privately held and serves automotive, construction, electric-vehicle, plumbing hardware, industrial equipment, and consumer goods markets. In 2026 it announced a Menomonee Falls campus expansion projected to house about 2,000 workers.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1924 |
Headquarters | Brookfield, Wisconsin |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Tool & Die |
Certifications | ISO 14001 |
What Milwaukee Tool makes
The company holds ISO 14001 certification and offers products including cordless and corded power tools, hand tools, and tool storage, with lighting and LED products also listed among its offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Lighting, LED (source: milwaukeetool.com).
Certifications
Milwaukee Tool is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — atlascopcogroup.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company's most recent public development is its 2026 Menomonee Falls campus expansion, which local reporting said is projected to house about 2,000 workers and was supported by village incentives approved in February 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 74 inbound shipments across 24 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Germany · Netherlands · Belgium.
Latest developments
2026-09-30 — MILWAUKEE TOOL JOINS ALLIANCE FOR AMERICA’S SKILLED TRADES, BUILDING ON LONGSTANDING INVESTMENT IN U.S. WORKFORCE (milwaukeetool.com)
2026-05-27 — Milwaukee Tool unveils next step for Menomonee Falls campus expansion (biztimes.com)
2026-04-10 — Milwaukee Tool opens its first service center in Hawaii at Waipio | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (staradvertiser.com)
2026-02-17 — Menomonee Falls OKs incentives for $206M Milwaukee Tool expansion - Milwaukee Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
2026-02-16 — Milwaukee Tool's $200 million Falls expansion to house 2,000 workers (jsonline.com)
2025-12-19 — Milwaukee Tool grows Canadian operations with two facilities - Milwaukee Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
Facilities
Milwaukee Tool is headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Public sources also reference these locations:
Hawaii — staradvertiser.com
Canada — bizjournals.com
Grenada, Mississippi — milwaukeetool.com
West Bend, WI — prnewswire.com
Greenwood, IN — milwaukeetool.com
Company details
Milwaukee Tool is an independent subsidiary of Techtronic Industries, and in April 2026 it opened its first service center in Hawaii. Milwaukee Tool was founded in 1924, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 102 years in operation (founded 1924). Holds ISO 14001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Milwaukee Tool make?
Milwaukee Tool, formally Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, manufactures heavy-duty power tools, hand tools, accessories, tool storage, and personal protective equipment. Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, it is listed in the 10,000 to 50,000 employee band and an estimated $1 to $5 billion revenue band. It is privately held and serves automotive, construction, electric-vehicle, plumbing hardware, industrial equipment, and consumer goods markets. In 2026 it announced a Menomonee Falls campus expansion projected to house about 2,000 workers.
Where is Milwaukee Tool headquartered?
Milwaukee Tool is headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin (13135 West Lisbon Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin, 53005).
When was Milwaukee Tool founded?
Milwaukee Tool was founded in 1924.
How big is Milwaukee Tool?
Milwaukee Tool has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Milwaukee Tool hold?
Milwaukee Tool lists ISO 14001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Milwaukee Tool import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 74 inbound shipments for Milwaukee Tool, with top origins including China · Germany · Netherlands · Belgium.
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