Contrary to popular belief, not everything we buy is made and/or assembled in China. Just almost everything. Then again, it used to be a lot simpler to define where something was made. Back in the day, it was either made here or made somewhere else. Today, that equation is a lot more complicated. Where raw materials are sourced, where parts are created, and ultimately where various parts are actually put together all define the heritage of a product. We talked about this in more detail when DeWalt announced their Built in the USA program last year. This year, we’re getting to report on some of that DeWalt USA action firsthand, with a visit to DeWalt’s facility in North Carolina.
In typical Home Fixated style, we provided live coverage of this DeWalt media visit via Twitter. Naturally, being the huge Home Fixated fan you are, you already spend most waking minutes glued to our social media feeds. Just in case you’re new, be sure to follow HomeFixated on Twitter, where you’ll be sure to find scintillating, pithy commentary mixed with photos and video of all the toolicious action! By following us on Twitter, you’ll also become an industry insider with access to tweets about the latest tools, news, deals, and tool/construction info. Lastly, if the mere mention of Twitter makes you break out in a cold sweat or scratch your head in complete bewilderment, fear not! You’ll find our DeWalt coverage detailed below, no specialty social media chops needed.
DeWalt Charlotte North Carolina Facility Visit
Thirsty for new @DEWALTtough tools? Follow us for live media event coverage #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/eKMgkFvIN5
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 2, 2015
Warming up for tomorrow's @DEWALTtough media event @NASCARHall #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/fAQAlktWhW
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 2, 2015
Who needs air tools when you've got the @DEWALTtough @NASCAR crew? #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/gMnMFlVlSL
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 2, 2015
Insider @NASCAR secrets with @DEWALTtough and @MyFixitUpLife @tfratzel @robertrobillard @coptool #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/Ede0W1Tvwe
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
Get ready for a glimpse behind the scenes @DEWALTtough Charlotte facility #dewaltxp #tools #USA pic.twitter.com/jMQeGaT35m
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
At 1.2 million sq ft, the @DEWALTtough Charlotte facility literally spans two states #DeWaltXP pic.twitter.com/bqI3K2csPj
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
One of the @DEWALTtough production lines in action. #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/XCgUow19Yg
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
Slick pivot LED lights up exterior and interior of this new tool bag @DEWALTtough @goclc #DeWaltXP pic.twitter.com/fnrMJluLNi
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
Need to weld on the go? Check out the @DEWALTtough cordless welder #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/3HlKo8vyrC
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
Your batteries are getting smarter. Look for @DEWALTtough Tool Connect to work with your smartphone in Aug #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/npsWI1HhBZ
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
Sneak peek (coming Q1 next year) @DEWALTtough cordless bandsaw #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/AIdbPgH1tF
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
High torque impact wrench from @DEWALTtough packs a punch #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/CoT3MzvkBX
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
Look for @DEWALTtough push lock pliers to hit the market soon #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/nlD6jre8hm
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
New higher end Bluetooth job site radio from @DEWALTtough to annoy neighbors with #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/J7gMQedd9j
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
Tool motors being born in the USA with @DEWALTtough #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/7XwNYsko1Y
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
More @DEWALTtough cordless tools, fresh off the Charlotte production line #USA #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/sjVILFGbjl
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
Did you know @DEWALTtough does pneumatics too? 11 new tools released in April #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/1jQEfHyl5W
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
Attn remodelers & flooring pros – sweet new @DEWALTtough Cordless Miter Saw coming soon $319/$399 pic.twitter.com/VaLFrrZ0aa
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
Goodbye lasers & hello @DEWALTtough XPS Light – casts a perfect cutline no matter the blade thickness #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/imAQm5KowB
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
New @DEWALTtough XP Ceramic grinder accessories promise 2X life #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/cQMfsMgSjW
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
A bird's eye view of US manufacturing in action @DEWALTtough Charlotte #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/xiLY9J2ZKA
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
Why use a forklift in the factory when you can use this @DEWALTtough @NASCAR as express transport? #DEWALTXP pic.twitter.com/IPITs8Jset
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015
Title Photo coutesy of DeWalt
Dewalt has been one of the best tools I ever owned. I would love to visit a warehouse. To see how they make them. Keep making great tools.
Thank you
Rudy ortega
whe3re is your plastic molding done for all your housings that are plastic? are them in the US also? or overseas?
Dewalt only!
im looking for the made in the usa video that was made a few months ago…..they visited the Hampstead plant, along with charlotte and other plants….the people who were involved in the taping are asking where to find the video. any help would be appreciated.
Hi, Gail – The only video we could find was a bit over a year old. If a new one comes out soon, we’ll post the link. Here’s the older one:
https://youtu.be/3Hi0Eovzpek
Love me some DEWALT tools, made my switch last year and love it!!!!!!!!!!…..
Dewalt 7 days a week for me, from lighting, drilling, cutting, and fastening everything on all my jobs…..simply the best!
A Dewalt man all the way best tools made ….
tell me about cordless 20v drill and hammer drill.
This is nothing more than Tool Porn, you should be ashamed of yourselves getting a guy like me all worked up over these pictures.
Tool envy Sucks!
Brad McFarland