- Raymond DeWalt revolutionized
the construction industry with his innovative woodworking machine -
an adjustable radial arm saw known as the 'DeWalt
Wonder-Worker'
- Mechanicsburg Mayor
Jack Ritter, in partnership with
DEWALT, proclaims October 9 'Raymond
DeWalt Day'
- DEWALT donates tools to Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational
Technical School and Mechanicsburg High School to honor
Raymond DeWalt's legacy supporting
the trades
- Raymond DeWalt Day is the latest of a series of celebrations
to commemorate the brand's milestone centennial
anniversary
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. , Oct. 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Borough of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania today is celebrating Raymond
DeWalt Day to honor their hometown hero and the
100th year anniversary of his namesake DEWALT,
a Stanley Black & Decker brand and leader in total
jobsite solutions.
The celebration is taking place on what would have been the
139th birthday of the Company's "original pro" Raymond DeWalt whose forward-looking vision
resulted in the founding of DEWALT.
Mechanicsburg Mayor
Jack Ritter, in partnership with
DEWALT, is proclaiming October 9
"Raymond DeWalt Day" during a special ceremony with DeWalt's
descendants who still reside in the Mechanicsburg community. Mechanicsburg City
Council and representatives from DEWALT are also attending today's
celebrations. To help memorialize the day, DEWALT is presenting
Mayor Ritter with a ceremonial centennial DEWALT plaque.
"I knew the family," said Mayor Ritter, Borough of Mechanicsburg. "Raymond DeWalt taught me how to use the DEWALT
saw, and he also shopped in Ritters Hardware, a family store my
grandfather opened in Mechanicsburg over one hundred years ago.
Ritters now sells DEWALT tools."
City Council President Miller, Borough of Mechanicsburg stated, "We are excited to help
celebrate the anniversary of DEWALT and highlight their history and
connection to Mechanicsburg."
About Raymond
DeWalt
Raymond DeWalt
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.
The "Wonder-Worker" set the stage for DEWALT to begin
distributing products both nationally and internationally. By 1927,
Sears, Roebuck and Co. boasted that DEWALT's saw contributed to
helping manufacture "50 ready-cut houses" each day.
Later in life, DeWalt focused on helping close the skilled
trades gap. He became a shop teacher at Mechanicsburg High School
in Pennsylvania, educating the
next generation of professional tradespeople. DeWalt passed away in
1961, but his trailblazing legacy lives on in the tools and outdoor
products that bear his name.
"Today, we are proud to honor Raymond
DeWalt's guiding principles of innovation, safety and
productivity which led to the founding of DEWALT," said
Bill Harman, Vice President of
Product Management, Stanley Black
& Decker. "One hundred years later, we remain committed to
driving relentless innovation and supporting the trades, just as
Raymond DeWalt did in 1924 and
throughout his life."
In recognition of Raymond
DeWalt's contributions to Mechanicsburg, DEWALT delivered tool donations
to Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational Technical School to honor
Raymond DeWalt's trailblazing legacy
supporting the trades. In addition, DEWALT also donated tools to
the same machine shop class at Mechanicsburg High School, where
DeWalt taught.
Raymond DeWalt Day is the latest of a series of celebrations to
commemorate the brand's milestone anniversary, including
electrifying the Sphere in Las
Vegas and ringing The Opening Bell at the New York Stock
Exchange to honor and thank the tradespeople who build, maintain,
improve, and advance our communities.
For more information on DEWALT's 100th anniversary, please
visit: DEWALT History.
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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