You see, in every shop or construction position I have ever had, the question of high costs had been dinned into my ears."
Raymond DeWalt
Since 1924
For a century, our commitment to excellence has been unwavering. The DEWALT® name is more than a brand; it's a symbol of trust for world-builders. As we mark 100 years, we celebrate our history, standing strong with the pros who have relied on us.
Strong Foundations
Raymond DeWalt’s invention of the radial arm saw in the 1920s ushers in a new era of jobsite productivity, and the company begins distributing products internationally. DEWALT becomes a soaring success postwar, even influencing national safety policy. DEWALT’s start lays a strong foundation for the iconic brand.
1910
1921 (Sep. 27)
1923 (Jan. 27)
1924 (Dec. 29)
1925–1926
We are doing all our fine interior finish with built-in work right on the job[site] with the [Wonder-Worker], and are doing a better grade of work than the average millwork shop turns out.”
As the pros from Miller & King, Longview, WA, state.1925-26
1930
1930 (Published in April)
1941
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1945
100 years in the making
1960-1994
Growing with the pros
Black & Decker acquires DEWALT in 1960. Competition for market share challenges DEWALT to re-evaluate its business strategy.
A name that means something
When you put your name on something, it’s more than a label. It’s a promise. A commitment to get the job done right. It’s the mark we’ve left over 100 years of helping world-builders build the modern world.
Since 1924, the DEWALT name has stood for the pros, and it still does—for doing work to the highest standards. As we celebrate 100 years, we’re honouring where we’ve been without losing sight of where we’re going—because the best is yet to come.
Our original pro
Raymond DeWalt invented and patented the Wonder-Worker, an adjustable radial arm electric saw. Saving the user from tedious, backbreaking labour, the tool could accomplish 29 different cutting operations without significantly changing the setup, thus revolutionizing productivity and profitability on the jobsite.
DEWALT: for the future
A DEWALT jobsite has always allowed pros to save time and money without compromising on safety, power, or quality. We’ll always innovate to change the world, but we’ll never change who we are.
In 2024, we electrified the concrete jobsite with the launch of the DEWALT POWERSHIFT™ Cordless Equipment System, built for epic performance and runtime. The complete battery-powered line-up lets users TAKE CONTROL™ without waiting to start, stopping to refuel, or being limited by gas.
From revolutionizing the electric jobsite in 1924 to advancing cordless tools in 1994 and delivering a ground-breaking cordless system to the concrete industry in 2024, it’s clear we relentlessly charge ahead and have no intentions of slowing down.
100 years
As we look to tomorrow, we are committed to empowering pros with superior full trade solutions and a century’s worth of hard-won knowledge about performance and safety. As in our earliest days, we’re continuing to innovate products and solutions that meet even the most rigorous demands of today’s world builders. Our commitment includes supporting the next generation of pros through trade scholarships and Grow the Trades grants. Countless jobsites later, our belief in making you the best pro you can be is as strong as ever.
For 100 years, it’s been a name that is respected on every project and in every trade. A name that’s earned its place everywhere you see it.