Building the Future of NYC: DEWALT® Thanks Trade Professionals Working on Historic Transformation of John F. Kennedy Airport

• 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 100^th 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 100^th 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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