After sustained 40–50 MPH wind gusts, torrential rain, power outages, and street closures, DWP utility crews got to work quickly, removing tree limbs from power lines and helping turn the lights back on. This work can be dangerous and is often under-appreciated.
Through AGZA’s testing network, we can shadow crews in their natural work environments to better understand how AFTC Certified equipment performs and holds up over time under real-world conditions.
Feedback from utility companies has been positive, particularly regarding Milwaukee’s emphasis on developing and bringing to market commercial-capable battery-electric saws, trimmers, loppers, and blowers.
One of the biggest advantages for many utility operations is that they already have Milwaukee batteries and tools for electrical and plumbing work. In many cases, existing Milwaukee batteries can also power their new lawn, garden, and vegetation-management equipment. This cross-compatibility is helping simplify adoption and maximize existing investments in battery-electric equipment.
AGZA will continue tracking the performance and progress of the recently announced AGZA AFTC Certified Milwaukee tool line and share field findings with the industry.
Watch a short clip of a worker using a Milwaukee pull saw after the storm.
About Milwaukee Tool:
Milwaukee Tool is a leading manufacturer of professional-grade power tools, outdoor power equipment, accessories, and storage solutions designed for demanding commercial applications. Founded in 1924, the company has built its reputation around durability, performance, and innovation for professional users across the construction, electrical, plumbing, utility, landscape, and other skilled trades.
In recent years, the company has expanded its presence in professional landscape maintenance with commercial-capable battery-electric chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, and other outdoor power equipment designed to leverage Milwaukee’s established battery ecosystem.
Principal CEO at Gardenland Power Equipment & Co-Founder and CEO of Towa Industries Inc.
Roger Phelps joined STIHL Inc. in 2001 and is currently the Corporate Communications Manager. In that position he is responsible for creating and telling the STIHL story through integrated event marketing, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and digital and social media with the goal of increasing the visibility of and affinity for the STIHL brand and over 10,000 STIHL dealers. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and served 10 years in the U.S. Navy attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He has serves on the National Association of Landscape Professionals Foundation Board of Directors, the National Association of State Park Directors Leadership School Board of Regents, and the Professional Grounds Management Society Board of Directors.
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