METC re-designed website

Brookfield, WI--March 27, 2004-- Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation launches its newly re-designed website at milwaukeetool.com.

The website offers more information for professional tool users and serious do-it-yourselfers and features a fresh look and feel, improved navigation, additional catalog features and much, much more.

New to the website are 3-D product animations, product videos, radio commercials, a product comparison engine and more opportunities to interact with Milwaukee tool representatives.

The popular Heavy Duty Club offers members its own home page and:
· The latest information on exciting new tools from Milwaukee.
· Special 'members only' access to the Heavy Duty Club Web Site.
· Special Offers and drawings for Milwaukee tools, accessories and Milwaukee gear.
· Learn techniques to save time and money.
· Help design tools or test prototype tools for Milwaukee.
· Heavy-Duty Club bulletin board for members to discuss power tool questions, solutions and information to aid other tool users.

Milwaukee recently Introduced a premium 14-inch abrasive cut-off machine
The new Model 6180-20 14-inch Abrasive Cut-Off Machine with a 15 amp, 5.4 max H.P. motor for metal cutting applications is the most powerful and durable abrasive cut-off machine available on the market today.

The new Abrasive Cut-Off Machine is the world's only tool-free cut-off machine. There are no tools required for adjusting the back fence or changing abrasive wheels - an industry first. The abrasive blades can be changed quickly and easily with the exclusive Quick-Change tool-less blade system, and the unit also has a three-position back fence and a Quick-Release/Adjust Vise. For further details visit their website.

METC also annonced recently will cease manufacturing operations at its Brookfield plant by year-end as part of a plan to shift saw blade production to a factory in Mississippi.
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Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, a company within the Atlas Copco Group, is a leading producer and seller of heavy-duty portable electric tools and accessories.

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