Power tool maker DeWalt, this week said it will expand its product offerings built in the United States using global materials to include more than 600 different cordless power tools, hand tools and accessories. DeWalt cited a 2013 survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center that reported when given a choice between a product made in the United States and an identical one made abroad, 78 percent of Americans would rather buy the American product, as the reason for the move.
"Our users are professional contractors and builders themselves,” said Frank Mannarino, president of DeWalt Professional Power Tools. “When given the option, most prefer to spend their money on a product that is built in the USA because it's in line with what they do on a daily basis — building America. There's a great deal of pride that goes into making things at home — we're thrilled to bring some jobs back to the U.S. and reconnect with our users."
DeWalt began production of its American-built cordless power tools in its 75,000-square-foot Charlotte, N.C., manufacturing operations facility in early October, using global materials. The company’s investment in the revamped facility will help boost the local economy and create more than 250 new jobs.
For more information on DeWalt 's initiative to build products in the U.S. using global materials, and to view a full list of product offerings, visit www.toolsofthebrave.com.
Towson, Md.-based DeWalt produces corded and cordless drills, saws, hammers, grinders, routers, planers, plate joiners, sanders, lasers, generators, compressors, nailers, saw blades, metal and masonry drill bits, abrasives, screw-driving accessories and more.