Make Trades Great Again Milwaukee Pipeline: Next-Gen Packout with Matt Vargo
Sep 16, 2025
Matt Vargo, manager of Milwaukee's Packout division, discusses innovations in storage solutions. He highlights how user-driven design influences the latest Packout systems, including the versatile Packout Rack. Matt shares insights into the challenges of vehicle integration, emphasizing durability and efficiency on jobsites. Listeners will learn about features like modular stacking and digital inventory plans that redefine tool organization and save time. It's a fascinating look at how Milwaukee is transforming storage into essential jobsite infrastructure.
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Packout As Infrastructure
- Packout was designed as a problem solver to make tradespeople more efficient and protect tools during transport.
- Milwaukee treated storage as infrastructure, not packaging, which drove rapid adoption and durability expectations.
First Thing Into The Job
- Andy and Eric described how Packout became the first thing they pull from trailers and vans on jobs.
- The appearance of organization impresses customers and signals professionalism on site.
Integration Across Tool Lines
- Milwaukee integrates Packout across tool lines so new tools can be transported and stored seamlessly.
- Cross-functional teams target common jobsite needs to expand Packout's usefulness beyond mere boxes.