Dewalt is celebrating its 100th anniversary of powering the pros. Through its commitment to innovation, safety and productivity, Dewalt has been delivering tools to meet the needs of professional tradespeople around the world since 1924 when Raymond DeWalt’s forward-looking vision resulted in the founding of the company.
Raymond was a tradesman in Pennsylvania in the early 1920s and became a power tool pioneer when he sought a way to streamline and expedite wood-cutting operations without sacrificing quality or safety. His journey led to the invention of the “Wonder-Worker,” an adjustable electric radial arm saw that provided the ability to efficiently execute multiple operations on one affordable piece of equipment, and the creation of Dewalt.
“Dewalt has been committed to professional tradespeople for the past 100 years, and Raymond DeWalt’s founding principles of innovation, safety and productivity remain the core ethos of our company today,” said Chris Nelson, chief operating officer, executive vice president and president, Tools & Outdoor at Stanley Black & Decker.
Dewalt has championed the trades sector since its founding, and in 2019, the company began offering annual Dewalt Trades Scholarships to support and grow the next generation of trades professionals.
Dewalt continues to expand its commitment to the future generations of tradespeople. In 2023, Dewalt pledged $30 million over five years toward its Grow the Trades initiatives to support active and aspiring tradespeople. In addition, Dewalt contributed nearly $7 million last year to programs that support tradespeople, including trade schools, VOCTEC schools and other training organizations, while also collaborating with industry and non-profit partners on increasing women, diversity and veteran participation in the trades.
Dewalt, (now a Stanley Black & Decker brand) will celebrate its milestone anniversary in multiple ways this year.
