DEWALT Earns 27 Pro Tool Innovation Awards

TOWSON, MD (September 11, 2017) – The fifth annual Pro Tool Innovation Awards recognized 27 DEWALT tools, accessories, and storage products for best-in-class innovation, new features, power and value. Judged by a panel of tool and media professionals from across the United States and Canada, more than 50 manufacturers submitted 260 tool entries in dozen of categories this year.

“The Pro Tool Innovation Awards are the standard for the power tool, accessory, and storage industries and DEWALT is proud to have won in such a wide array of categories. We endeavor to provide solutions for professionals in the building and construction industries, including trades-specific tools and equipment. With innovation as a key pillar of product development, it is an honor to be recognized for our continued efforts,” said Chris Keffer, Vice President of Marketing for Professional Power Tools.

"When manufacturers built tools and accessories that break the mold, they deserve recognition. Professional consumers need to know which tools are a cut-above and breaking new ground," said Clint DeBoer, Executive Director of the Pro Tool Innovation Awards. "These are the tools that should really be in every tradesman's toolbox. They can save you time, money, and even make the job easier or more ergonomic."

DEWALT Winners

• DEWALT® FLEXVOLT™ 2.5 Gallon Cordless Air Compressor (DCC2560T1) - Pneumatic Tools/Air Compressors, Cordless
• DEWALT® FLEXVOLT™ 60V MAX* VSR Stud and Joist Drill (DCD460) - Drills/Drivers, Stud/Joist, Cordless
• DEWALT® 20V MAX* XR® Tool Connect™ Hammerdrill (DCD997P2BT) - Drills/Drivers, Cordless
• DEWALT® FLEXVOLT™ 60V MAX* 6-1/2” Cordless Tracksaw (DCS520) – Saws-Track Saws, Cordless
• DEWALT® Tool Connect™ 20V MAX* Connector (DCE040) - Software & Apps, Tool Tracking & Security
• DEWALT® 20V MAX* Brushless Cable Stripper (DCE151) – Electrical Wire Strippers, Cordless
• DEWALT® 20V MAX* Versa-Clutch™ Screwgun (DCF622M2) - Drills/Drivers, Cordless Screwdriver
• DEWALT® 20V MAX* 18ga Cordless Brad Nailer (DCN680D1) – Nailers, Finish/Cordless
• DEWALT® 20V MAX* 18ga Cordless Flooring Stapler (DCN682M1) – Nailers, Flooring
• DEWALT® FLEXVOLT™ 60V MAX* Rear Handle Circular Saw (DCS577) – Saws, Circular Saws, Cordless
• DEWALT® FLEXVOLT™ 60V MAX* Lithium Ion Batteries – Batteries, Lithium Ion
• DEWALT® Bluetooth® Enabled Laser Distance Measure (DW099S) - Hand Tools, Measures, Laser Distance
• DEWALT® Carbon Fiber Composite Squeeze Tacker (DWHT08276) - Hand Tools, Staplers
• DEWALT® Ergo Aviation Snips (DWHT14676) - Hand Tools, Cutting
• DEWALT® XP™ Tape Measure (DWHT36225) - Hand Tools, Measures, Tape
• DEWALT® 60" ToughBOX Jobsite Storage (DWMT6028) - Storage, On-Site
• DEWALT® ToughSystem® Van Storage (DWST08240 / DWST08241) – Storage, Truck Racks
• DEWALT® Breakaway™ Reciprocating Saw Blades (DWABK491418) – Accessories, Blades, Recip Saw, Metal
• DEWALT® IMPACT Steel Screwdriving Set (DWAMI34) – Accessories, Driver Bits, Impact‐rated
• DEWALT® Dust Extraction Filter Assembly (DWH302DH) – Accessories, Dust Collection/Onboard

DEWALT Finalists

• DEWALT® Bluetooth® Enabled Green Rotary Tough Laser (DW080LGS) - Test & Measurement, Rotary Laser Levels
• DEWALT® 12V MAX* 5 Spot + Cross Line Green Laser (DW0825LG) - Test & Measurement, Line Laser Levels
• DEWALT® Carbon Fiber Composite Hammer Tacker (DWHT075900) - Hand Tools, Hammer Tacker, Staplers
• DEWALT® 22 Oz Demo Hammer (DWHT1366) - Hand Tools, Hammers
• DEWALT® 18ga Narrow Crown Stapler (DCN681D1) – Nailers, Staplers, Cordless
• DEWALT® FLEXVOLT™ 60V MAX* 1-9/16” SDS Max Combination Hammer (DCH481X2) - Rotary Hammers, Cordless
• DEWALT® Tag (DCE041) Software & Apps – Tool, Tracking & Security

Visit protoolinnovationawards.com for more about the Pro Tool Innovation Awards.

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