Wisconsin: Milwaukee Tool Adding 600 Jobs In Brookfield

Gov. Scott Walker recently joined Milwaukee Tool executives at their headquarters in Brookfield to announce an expansion that will create nearly 600 jobs in the next five years. Milwaukee Tool has been approved for a 200,000 square-foot expansion, which is a collaborative effort between the company, the city of Brookfield, Milwaukee 7, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).

“Wisconsin is strong, and continues to move forward,” Gov. Walker said. “More people are working, fewer are unemployed, and our businesses continue to grow throughout the state. We’re happy to be here in Brookfield today to celebrate the expansion of Milwaukee Tool and work with them to provide state income tax credits for employee retention, job creation, and capital investment.”

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Ken Notes: We have got to applaud our manufacturing sector! We tend to push the sexy jobs like IT and Science, but Wisconsin has some of the best manufacturing talent and facilities in the world. I may have to sell my Dewalt stuff even if they do sponsor Matt...