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The Milwaukee Tool M18 TOP-OFF charger & power supply.

Milwaukee Tool M18 TOP-OFF charger & power supply

This M18 charger is designed for users who charge on the go.
August 4, 2025

Milwaukee Tool has expanded their TOP-OFF lineup with their most compact M18 charger. 


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Plumber using the DEWALT 20V MAX* Plastic Tubing Cutter to cut a white tube.

Making tough jobs easier: Most-used tools by plumbers in 2025

Survey reveals most-used tools by plumbing contractors in 2025; tried-and-true hand tools and Pro Press solutions are nonnegotiable.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
July 7, 2025

The 2025 survey asked a handful of simple questions, starting with, “What is your most-used plumbing tool?” Nearly 25% of respondents said Channel Locks, while the majority of other contractors shared that their most-reached-for tool is a set of pump pliers. Adjustable wrenches and screwdrivers, specifically Philips-head, are notably popular as well.


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Dave Yates: The evolution of power tools

Cordless tools make it easier to avoid OHSHA violations.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
August 3, 2022

All of my employees and I were sitting in our trucks eating lunch when the OSHA inspectors arrived on the commercial job site, which was a two-story addition to a nursing home. Talk about fear — the other trades and general contractor’s employees about had a coronary!


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2.5 Gallon Wet-Dry Vacuum

A virtual product release

Milwaukee Tool Pipeline series
August 24, 2020

The first episode debuted on Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. (Central), but remains available on-demand to anyone who registered on the website.


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Milwaukee MX

PM Profile: Milwaukee Tool

MX FUEL System tackles jobsite health concerns by reducing emissions, noise and vibration.
Nicole Krawcke head shot 2024
Nicole Krawcke
January 15, 2020

On Oct. 31, Milwaukee Tool announced its newest cordless line, the MX FUEL Equipment System.


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Steve Richman

PM Profile: Steve Richman

Milwaukee Tool places focus on employees and customers.
Nicole Krawcke head shot 2024
Nicole Krawcke
August 15, 2019

Earlier this year, Plumbing & Mechanical attended Milwaukee Tool’s New Product Symposium in Milwaukee.


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The RIDGID K-45 Sink Machine

Smaller, faster, lighter tools shape plumbing market

Tool manufacturers help plumbers get the job done quicker, with less fatigue.
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Nicole Krawcke
July 8, 2019

Plumbing and mechanical contractors wouldn’t be able to get the job done without the help of innovative, durable and ergonomic tools of the trade.


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Tool Tips: Replacing broken shower arms

February 26, 2019

Tool Tips—February 2019


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Tool Tips: Dislodging wood plugs from hole saw

January 8, 2019

Tool Tips—January 2019


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Industry continues to adapt to OSHA silica dust rule

Industry continues to adapt to OSHA silica dust rule

Finding simple ways to comply with the rule for the lowest cost of ownership is crucial.
January 7, 2019

Found in materials like concrete, tile, rock, stone and brick, exposure to silica dust can be a major cause of lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in America’s skilled trades.


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Hilti unveils new 22V cordless platform

Plumbing & Mechanical traveled to Switzerland and Liechtenstein to be one of the firsts in the industry to see Hilti unveil its all-new Nuron 22V cordless platform with built-in connectivity.

Posted: January 12, 2022

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Hilti Innovation Day 2019

Hilti showcased new products during its 2019 Innovation Day, held June 12-14 at the Irving Convention Center in Irving, Texas. Photo credit by Nicole Krawcke/Plumbing & Mechanical

June 14, 2018

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