As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, DeWalt has thanked 1,700 trades professionals working on the transformation of John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

The thank you event, featured a lunch, giveaways of DeWalt products and an opportunity to take pictures with Christopher Bell's #20 DEWALT NASCAR show car which was on display.

“For 100 years, DeWalt has been at the forefront of supporting the trades with innovative jobsite solutions,” said Chris Nelson, chief operating officer at DeWalt parent company Stanley Black & Decker. “Today, we are proud to celebrate our centennial and say thank you to the trade workers shaping the future of New York City's infrastructure. From our beginnings in a local shop in Mechanicsburg, PA, to one of NYC's most iconic jobsites, we're honoured to be supplying tools and technology that are helping to transform JFK Airport into a world-class destination that will serve millions of travellers for years to come.”

Attendees had their pictures taken with Christopher Bell’s iconic #20 DEWALT NASCAR show car 
Attendees had their pictures taken with Christopher Bell’s iconic #20 DEWALT NASCAR show car  DeWalt

JFK Airport, a crucial hub that handles nearly 62 million passengers annually and supports 280,000 jobs, is undergoing a $19bn transformation. The project includes two new international terminals, improved roadways and a state-of-the-art ground transportation centre.

The event took place on the birthday of the company's founder, Raymond DeWalt
The event took place on the birthday of the company's founder, Raymond DeWalt DeWalt