Milwaukee Tool Acquires Imperial Blades From A US Manufacturer

Over the last several years, Milwaukee Tool has delivered hundreds of game-changing solutions to the industry (according to Milwaukee), driving significant growth and employee expansion at its Brookfield, Wisconsin headquarters from ~300 jobs in 2011, to almost 1,300 this year. Milwaukee Tool has also increased its global headquarters space by approximately 504,500 square foot, from 390,000.00 square feet in 2011. As a continuation of that local expansion story, the recent acquisition of Wisconsin-based Imperial Blades.

With this acquisition, Milwaukee Tools global leadership continues to make a big impact on jobs growth within not only Wisconsin, but throughout the United States. With the addition of 69 employees from Imperial Blades, Milwaukee Tool now employs over 3,600 people nationwide.

Full Press Release Below:

MILWAUKEE (WI) Today, Milwaukee Tool, a Wisconsin-based subsidiary Techtronic Industries (TTI) announced that it has acquired the Imperial Blades business, which is based in Sun Prairie.

The original inventor of the universal shank for use on oscillating multi-tools, Imperial Blades is known for high quality products and a broad range of accessory solutions. The company was founded in 2008 and has seen remarkable growth with the introduction of new technology like the Storm Titanium coating or the Carbide Extreme blade.

Joseph Galli, CEO at TTI, said that Imperial Blades is a strong brand that is focused on expanding and delivering high-quality solutions for the oscillating tools category. Milwaukee Tool remains relentlessly focused on delivering innovative solutions, and we are proud to expand our US Manufacturing footprint and portfolio of professional brands with Imperial Blades.

About Milwaukee Tool

Milwaukee Tool was founded in 1924 and is a leader in providing innovative solutions for professional construction trades. These solutions offer greater productivity and unmatched durability. Whether it is through their world-leading M12 and M18 cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their M12 and M18 FUEL products, time-saving accessories, or innovative hand tool and storage products, Milwaukee is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. For more information on the full line of Milwaukee products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visitwww.milwaukeetool.com.

About Imperial Blades

Imperial Blades is an American manufacturer who provides high quality, innovative products and seeks to serve customers with industry-leading service and a passion to meet their needs. We aspire to accomplish this by fostering a people first culture, dedicated to high values and integrity.www.imperialblades.com

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