Cordless power tools come in a wide variety of types and colors, and you’ve likely heard that many of your favorite brands are made or owned by the same large company. Yes, one company owns both Ryobi and Milwaukee, but that doesn’t mean they’re the same.
Two of the most popular power tool brands in the United States are Ryobi and Milwaukee, along with DeWALT and a few others. Milwaukee is obviously one of the biggest names around, and Ryobi is extremely popular with casual users and the DIY crowd due to its affordability.
Are these tool brands made in the same factory? Is Milwaukee simply Ryobi with red paint? Just because the same parent company (TTI) owns both doesn’t mean much. They’re actually vastly different, and here’s what you need to know.
Techtronic Industries operates everywhere
It’s truly international brand
A little backstory: Ryobi and Milwaukee are both owned and or licensed by TTI (Techtronic Industries), a large conglomerate based in Hong Kong, China…