Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, commonly known as Milwaukee Tool, is an American multinational company headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and was founded in 1924. Since 2005, it has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Techtronic Industries (TTI), a Hong Kong-based multinational company publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company is a significant player in its industry, reporting $9.9 billion in annual revenue in 2024 and employing over 8,500 people worldwide.

Milwaukee Tool specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of professional-grade power tools, hand tools, tool accessories, tool storage, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Its extensive product lines include the M12, M18, and MX FUEL cordless systems, the PACKOUT modular storage system, jobsite lighting, and various safety solutions. The company also provides sewer and drainage maintenance services. Manufacturing operations are global, with facilities located in the United States, China, Germany, Mexico, and Vietnam.

In terms of patent litigation, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. acts as an operating company that actively asserts its intellectual property. The company has appeared as a plaintiff in one tracked case and has no recorded appearances as a defendant. This posture indicates a focus on enforcing its patent rights.

The sole tracked case, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp v. Klein Tools, Inc., was filed on June 13, 2024, in the Illinois Northern District Court. This specific action against another manufacturer of tools suggests a direct competitive dispute over intellectual property.