To support the need for skilled trade workers, DEWALT will award $200,000 in scholarships to up to 40 students across the U.S. and Canada. Scholarships will help support trade education in a variety of fields, including construction technology, electrical and plumbing.
More than half of U.S. contractors (55 percent) say finding enough skilled workers is one of the biggest barriers to growing their business. Inflation (57 percent), insufficient labor (51 percent) and long hours (37 percent) are the three most significant challenges currently facing U.S. contractors.
The 20V MAX* Cordless Drywall Sander is optimized for use in demanding applications, with a telescoping shaft and fully articulating head allow for easy sanding of walls and ceilings in confined spaces and tough-to-reach areas. It is also designed with a head-mounted brushless motor, which maintains constant speed under load while eliminating flex shaft and brush failures.
The company’s drywall screwdriver SD 5000-A22 has been optimized with a brushless motor allowing for increased setting speeds while maintaining market leading torque.