Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Milwaukee Tool’s New Product Symposium brings contractors and members of the trade press together to learn about the latest tools available and where the market is heading next.
May 3, 2018
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Product Manager Cody Scheyer demonstrates the M18 FUEL 7”/9” angle grinder May 2 as part of Milwaukee Tool’s New Product Symposium. The grinder is up to 2 lbs lighter than previous models and has the equivalent power of a 15A corded grinder.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
MilwaukContractors and members of the media attend Milwaukee Tool’s 2018 New Product Symposium May 2 in Milwaukee.eeToolNPS_2.jpg
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Paul Fry, vice president of cordless product management, discusses recent improvements to the M18 battery system during the New Product Symposium. “These charge at a faster rate than any battery pack on the market today, and they work with every M18 product you own already,” he says.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Kharli Tyler, group brand marketing manager – media relations and events, briefs NPS attendees on the upcoming events of the day.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Associate Product Manager Babacar Diop demonstrates Milwaukee Tool’s new 1-inch high torque impact wrench, which launches in Q4.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
A number of demonstrations pit Milwaukee Tool products against competitors’ products in head-to-head competitions during the New Product Symposium.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Senior Product Manager Eric Rusch demonstrates the M18 Fuel ½-inch hammer drill/driver, which launches in July. “We are launching our OneKey version in Q4 this year,” he adds.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
The redesigned M18 FUEL ¼-inch Hex Impact Driver features up to 30% faster driving speed and up to 25% more power, says Assistant Product Manager Mark Kelly.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
A number of demonstrations pit Milwaukee Tool products against competitors’ products in head-to-head competitions during the New Product Symposium.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
The redesigned M18 FUEL ¼-inch Hex Impact Driver features up to 30% faster driving speed and up to 25% more power, says Assistant Product Manager Mark Kelly.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
The redesigned M18 FUEL ¼-inch Hex Impact Driver features up to 30% faster driving speed and up to 25% more power, says Assistant Product Manager Mark Kelly.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
The M18 REDLITHIUM high-output HD12.0 battery pack “is delivering 50% more power than our current products,” says Andrew Lentz. “It’s going to elevate the performance of the entire M18 platform.”
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Milwaukee Tool’s new M18 REDLITHIUM high-output battery packs can operate down to minus 20°F while maintaining full power, says Paul Fry, vice president of cordless product management.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
A number of demonstrations pit Milwaukee Tool products against competitors’ products in head-to-head competitions during the New Product Symposium.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Contractors and members of the media attend Milwaukee Tool’s 2018 New Product Symposium May 2 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Senior Product Manager Kevin Gee demonstrates the 7-1/4” circular saw, which can make up to 750 cuts per charge and cuts faster than a 15A corded saw. “That’s one cut every minute for more than 12 hours,” Gee says.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
A number of demonstrations pit Milwaukee Tool products against competitors’ products in head-to-head competitions during the New Product Symposium.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Assistant Product Manager Steven Zbrozek demonstrates the SUPER SAWZALL reciprocating saw, which can make up to 50 cuts in 2” black pipe and 150 cuts in 2x12 SPF before needing a new battery.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
A number of demonstrations pit Milwaukee Tool products against competitors’ products in head-to-head competitions during the New Product Symposium. Here, a 16” battery-powered chainsaw faces off with a gas-powered chainsaw. “It cuts faster than gas, up to a 40cc engine,” says Assistant Product Manager Tony Buxton. “There are no emissions, so you can use the unit indoors.”
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
The 2018 New Product Symposium features hands-on rotations where attendees are broken into groups in order to take a deeper dive into their specific trade area of focus, including plumbing and mechanical, electrical, and power utility.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Senior Product Manager Alex Boll talks to contractors about some of the plumbing-specific applications for Milwaukee Tool’s M12- and M18-powered products.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Senior Product Manager Brian Doyle says Milwaukee Tool took contractor feedback into account when redesigning its robust series of pipe wrenches.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Senior Product Manager Brian Doyle shows off the newest adjustable pipe wrenches available from Milwaukee Tool during the New Product Symposium May 2 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Product Manager Iris Horn demonstrates some of Milwaukee Tool’s newest products to comply with OSHA’s silica dust requirements.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Milwaukee Tool’s OSHA Table 1-compliant dust box is backward-compatible; it began shipping May 1.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Associate Product Manager Caroline Lievens demonstrates the Big Hawg hole cutter with carbide teeth, which launches in June.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
A number of demonstrations pit Milwaukee Tool products against competitors’ products in head-to-head competitions during the New Product Symposium.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
There is up to 10 times more carbide on the Big Hawg than on competitors’ products, Lievens says.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Senior Product Manager Brad Urban demonstrates the Torch blade with carbide teeth, which can cut Schedule 40 pipe, cast iron and other high-strength alloys.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
“Having more carbide helps you continue to cut, even after you’ve found some chips on your blade,” Urban says.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
The new blades start shipping in June and will be available in 1-, 3- and 5-packs.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
A number of demonstrations pit Milwaukee Tool products against competitors’ products in head-to-head competitions during the New Product Symposium.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
The M18 FUEL Switch Pack drain-cleaning system features cable protected by Rust Guard (left), which helps prevent corrosion.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Product Manager Jacki Beierle demonstrates the TrapSnake toilet auger at Milwaukee Tool’s New Product Symposium.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Attendees have ample opportunities to get hands-on experience with the tools at the New Product Symposium.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Product Manager Jacki Beierle demonstrates the M18 FUEL Drain Snake at Milwaukee Tool’s New Product Symposium.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
A number of demonstrations pit Milwaukee Tool products against competitors’ products in head-to-head competitions during the New Product Symposium.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
The M-12 Air Snake clears drain lines by sending a pulse of pressurized air through the system.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Senior Product Manager Matt Vargo steps on a dolly –a new product from Milwaukee Tool that has a weight limit of 250 pounds.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
The modular Packout storage system can now be mounted in places such as vehicles and workshops, says Senior Product Manager Matt Vargo.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Product Manager James Wang demonstrates the durability of Milwaukee Tool’s STUD Tape measure, which features a coating to prevent ripping and tearing. “This is a new breed of tape measure,” Wang says. The product will be available in August.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Associate Product Manager Garrett Schoonover demonstrates the extendable REDSTICK levels for framing applications.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Milwaukee Tool’s digital levels with PinPoint measurement technology focus on ease of use and readability and include rechargeable REDLITHIUM batteries.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Milwaukee Tool’s M12 and M18 rocket dual power tower lights will be available in October.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Many of Milwaukee Tool’s personal lighting solutions use REDLITHIUM rechargeable batteries; the company will be doubling its personal lighting portfolio by November.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Some of the tool manufacturer’s most popular products are heated jackets, vests and gloves. A new quick-heating function heats up the outerwear three times faster 3x faster.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
All M12 heated jackets will ship with M12 travel batteries.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
The 3/8-inch cordless fastener will be launching in July 2018.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Contractors and members of the media attend Milwaukee Tool’s 2018 New Product Symposium May 2 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Attendees have ample opportunities to get hands-on experience with the tools at the New Product Symposium.
Milwaukee Tool New Product Symposium
Shane Moll, president of power tools, speaks to contractors and the media about the company’s history at Milwaukee Tool’s Brookfield, Wisconsin, headquarters.