What goes into bringing Milwaukee PIPELINE™ to life each year?

In this episode of Powered by the Trades, Eric Aune of Mechanical Hub sits down with Kharli Tyler, Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing at Milwaukee Tool, for a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of PIPELINE™ and the role it plays in connecting new product innovation with the professionals who use those solutions every day.

Kharli shares how the event has grown from its early days as the New Product Symposium into the industry-wide experience it is today, bringing together media, contractors, creators, product managers, engineers, and Milwaukee Tool leadership under one roof.

The conversation explores how product feedback from jobsites influences development, why hands-on experience remains central to Milwaukee PIPELINE™, and how Milwaukee approaches building trust with professional users. Kharli also discusses the challenges of showcasing new products, adapting the event over time, and creating opportunities for honest conversations between professional users and the teams responsible for bringing solutions to market.

From product research and development to event planning and execution, this episode offers a unique perspective on the people, processes, and decisions behind one of the industry's most anticipated annual events.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • The origins and evolution of Milwaukee’s PIPELINE™ Event
  • How jobsite feedback influences product development
  • The role of contractors, media, and content creators in the innovation process
  • Why hands-on product experience remains a priority
  • Lessons learned from nearly two decades of hosting PIPELINE™
  • Building trust through transparency, feedback, and real-world testing

Whether you attended Milwaukee PIPELINE™ 2026 or followed along from afar, this conversation provides valuable context behind the event and the thinking that continues to shape it.

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