Raymond Dewalt, toen hoofdtoezichthouder bij Seabrook Farms, perfectioneert de eerste houtbewerkingsmachine met als doel het verhogen van de productiviteit en de veelzijdigheid.
DEWALT Products Company wordt opgericht met een fabriek en kantoren in Leola, Pennsylvania. Hun product is een elektrische universele houtbewerkingsmachine, de DeWalt “Wonder-Worker” genaamd, die op 9 verschillende manieren geconfigureerd kan worden. DEWALT bood ook een speciale kettingfreesmachine en vlakbank aan.
DEWALT Products Co. verhuist naar een nieuwe, en voor dit tijd, zeer moderne fabriek en kantoorgebouw in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
DEWALT begint aan een periode van snelle uitbreiding, om tegemoet te komen aan de vraag van overheidsbestellingen, met betrekking tot vereisten inzake landsverdediging en oorlogsmachines.
DEWALT introduces the new 12V MAX* system of lithium ion tools designed to incorporate comfort and compact design with the power and industry-leading features contractors need on the jobsite. DEWALT also launches the Metal Cutting Diamond Blade line of accessories. The Diamond Edge provides 100x the life vs. standard DEWALT chop saw blade.
DEWALT expands its lithium ion tools offering with the introduction of the new 20V MAX* System. DEWALT continues to support it's 69 million 18V XR cordless system battery users with new 18V XR products. DEWALT Accessories expanded its Impact Ready line adding over 100 products in drilling, screwdriving, holesaws and sockets as well as released over 20 new products in the Demo steel accessories line.
DEWALT announces a 3 year partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project, and donates $489,000+ from sales of specialized DEWALT WWP Limited Edition Tools in the first year.
DEWALT announces the addition of a new manufacturing facility in Charlotte, NC. This is an expansion of the existing Distribution Center.
DEWALT announces the addition of a new manufacturing facility in Greenfield, IN, now totaling up to seven manufacturing facilities building DEWALT branded products in the USA: New Britain, CT, Hampstead, MD, Shelbyville, KY, Greenfield, IN, Cheraw, SC, Charlotte, NC, and Jackson, TN.
DEWALT Unveils the XP™ Tape Measure, its toughest tape measure yet, featuring an impact resistant case, high-carbon steel, fully coated blade, and reinforced three-rivet fastened hook.
DEWALT expands 18V XR system with seven new nailers for framing, flooring, and finishing applications. The new tools eliminate the need for fuel cells and provide a consistent, rugged alternative powered by the user’s existing battery platform.
