Milwaukee Tool Acquires Imperial Blades

The company is the original inventor of the universal shank.

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MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Tool, the Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries (TTI), has acquired Imperial Blades, a business based in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

Imperial Blades is the original inventor of the universal shank for use on oscillating multi-tools. The company is known for high quality products and a broad range of accessory solutions.

Founded in 2008, the company has grown at an impressive rate with new product technology such as Storm Titanium coating and the Carbide Extreme Blade.

“Imperial Blades is a strong brand focused on expanding and delivering a broad range of high quality solutions to the oscillating tool category,” says Joseph Galli, CEO of TTI. “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.”

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, manufactures tools used in the professional construction trades. 

The company is based in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

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