Milwaukee Tool opens tech hub in Chicago

Milwaukee Tool has opened an engineering design and innovation space in Chicago to accommodate the company’s continued investments into new technology.

“We’re proud to be part of the fast-growing tech scene in Chicago,” said Steve Richman, group president of Milwaukee Tool. “Our people are our most valued asset and, together, we’ve built a culture that’s unparalleled in the industry.”

Milwaukee invested more than $14 million to renovate 70,000 square foot space within the historic Old Post Office in Chicago. Approximately 10,000 square feet is dedicated to lab space for design and development of critical new technologies.

True to the company’s cross-functional, collaborative culture, this space will be home to multiple disciplines within their engineering team, including embedded systems; firmware; power electronics; systems and mechanical engineers; PCB designers; and project leaders. 

Milwaukee Tool said it continues to pursue “advancements in productivity and safety on the jobsite, the level of innovation necessary to design and develop breakthrough solutions requires engineering expertise across many disciplines.”

The company also said it continues to actively invest in emerging technologies around motors, power electronics, lithium-ion batteries, wireless connectivity and IoT, embedded systems, and artificial intelligence.

This location will also act as an extension of the company’s global headquarters in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, delivers innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety, and is known for their M12, M18, and MX Fuel cordless systems.