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12 analysis articles
Steve Richman, photographed for TTI's annual report
Industry

Steve Richman and the Making of a Bigger Milwaukee

How Steve Richman helped Milwaukee turn trade-specific needs into new products, faster development and an organization capable of sustained growth.

2026-09-167 min read
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Joseph Galli in Chervon’s official CEO appointment announcement
Industry

The Man Who Helped Build DeWalt and Milwaukee Has Joined Chervon

Joseph Galli returns as Chervon CEO. His DeWalt and TTI experience could turn EGO, SKIL and FLEX into a stronger challenge to the industry’s giants.

2026-09-119 min read
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TTI’s floorcare business fading from the financial statements as the tool business rises
Industry

TTI’s Floorcare Past: How a Billion-Dollar Business Disappeared From Its Financial Statements

TTI built a billion-dollar floorcare portfolio around Hoover, Vax, Dirt Devil and Oreck. By 2026, the segment had disappeared from its financial reporting.

2026-08-298 min read
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Milwaukee's Next Stop Is $20 Billion

Milwaukee now generates $10.7 billion and 70% of TTI revenue. Its next growth phase will extend from cordless tools into equipment and the entire jobsite.

2026-07-2512 min read
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January 6, 2026 Yard Cleaning and Tool News Roundup

A January 6 industry news roundup covering CES backyard robotics signals, MOVA and Dreame outdoor products, STIHL’s Suzhou R&D center and related tool-chain moves.

2026-06-1020 min read
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TTI’s Product Direction

TTI's product direction focuses on innovative cleaning appliances to enhance efficiency and user experience in household maintenance.

2026-06-095 min read
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TTI’s Cleaning Appliance Strategy

TTI’s cleaning appliance strategy should be understood through its power-tool platform logic, brand portfolio and cordless battery ecosystem.

2026-06-096 min read
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Industry

Milwaukee 2761: Return of the King?

A look at Milwaukee 2761, quiet hydraulic impact drivers, and the performance battle among Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita and Worx.

2026-06-093 min read
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Industry

Global Power Tool Brands Are Reshaping Their Portfolios

Makita, Stanley Black & Decker, Chervon and TTI show how power tool companies are reallocating assets, channels and manufacturing footprints.

2026-06-084 min read
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Milwaukee 2761 and the Quiet Revolution in Power Tools

Milwaukee’s M18 FUEL 2761 shows how quiet hydraulic drivers are moving from niche comfort tools to a serious performance battlefield.

2026-06-083 min read
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