- As part of its 100th anniversary, DEWALT honored
1,700 workers at JFK Airport's $19
billion transformation project
- The event included a thank you lunch for construction
workers, product giveaways and a NASCAR show car display
- The event took place on Raymond
DeWalt's birthday, whose forward-looking vision resulted in
the founding of DEWALT
QUEENS,
N.Y., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part
of its 100th anniversary celebration, DEWALT, a Stanley
Black & Decker brand (NYSE: SWK), today thanked 1,700 trades
professionals working on the historic transformation of John F.
Kennedy International Airport
(JFK). The celebration took place on the birthday of the company's
"original pro", Raymond DeWalt,
whose forward-looking vision resulted in the founding of
DEWALT.
The thank you event, which took place today, featured a lunch,
giveaways of DEWALT products and an opportunity to take pictures
with Christopher Bell's iconic #20
DEWALT NASCAR show car which was on
display at the jobsite.
"For 100 years, DEWALT has been at the forefront of supporting
the trades with innovative jobsite solutions," said Chris Nelson, Chief Operating Officer at Stanley
Black & Decker. "Today, we are proud to celebrate our
centennial and say thank you to the trade workers shaping the
future of New York City's
infrastructure. From our beginnings in a local shop in Mechanicsburg, PA, to one of NYC's most iconic
jobsites, we're honored to be supplying tools and technology that
are helping to transform JFK Airport into a world-class destination
that will serve millions of travelers for years to come."
Since 1924, DEWALT has been committed to innovation, safety and
productivity, delivering tools to meet the needs of professional
tradespeople around the world. A century later, Raymond DeWalt's pioneering spirit continues to
drive the company's commitment to providing cutting-edge tools and
technology for tradespeople in New
York and worldwide.
JFK Airport, a crucial hub that handles nearly 62 million
passengers annually and supports 280,000 jobs, is undergoing a
$19 billion transformation. The
project includes two new international terminals, improved roadways
and a state-of-the-art ground transportation center.
For more information on DEWALT and its 100th
anniversary celebration visit: dewalt.com.
About DEWALT
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, celebrates 100 years in
business by continuing to provide our customers with total jobsite
and landscaping solutions. By applying its latest technology to the
challenges of today's skilled trades, DEWALT is leading the charge
for the jobsite of the future and pioneering the next generation of
tools, outdoor equipment and forward-looking technologies. DEWALT
products GUARANTEED TOUGH®. For more information,
visit www.dewalt.com or follow DEWALT on Facebook,
Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About Stanley Black & Decker
Founded in 1843 and
headquartered in the USA, Stanley
Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide
leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities
globally. The Company's approximately 50,000 diverse and
high-performing employees produce innovative end-user inspired
power tools, hand tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions,
outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners to support
the world's builders, tradespeople and DIYers. The Company's world
class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT®,
CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®,
BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more
visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow Stanley
Black & Decker
on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
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