Kaman Industrial Technologies Announces National Distribution Agreement with DeWALT Words: David AbelKaman Industrial Technologies Corporation announced a distribution agreement with DeWALT®, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools. Kaman will distribute DeWALT’s complete line of power tools and accessories to customers in the U.S. “DeWALT is a globally recognized leader and manufacturer of high quality industrial power tools,” said David Mayer, Vice President of Marketing for Kaman Industrial Technologies. “This partnership will allow Kaman to increase the depth and breadth of our MRO products portfolio with a brand name that is synonymous with strength, versatility and durability. We are pleased to be able to offer the DeWALT line to our customers on a national basis.” “We are happy to have entered into this partnership with Kaman,” stated Bud Schreiber, Vice President of Field Sales & Service for DeWALT. “Aligning ourselves with a national distributor like Kaman will allow us to serve more customers in North America with our extensive offering of power tools and accessories. Combining Kaman’s solution based selling strategy with DeWALT’s promise of satisfaction guaranteed will ensure that more customers will turn to us when looking for the best tool for their most challenging industrial applications.” The addition of the DeWALT line is designed to enhance Kaman’s broad portfolio of high value product solutions dedicated to helping customers address their toughest manufacturing challenges. DeWALT is a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools with more than 300 power tool and equipment products as well as 800 power tool accessories, including corded and cordless drills, saws, hammers, grinders, routers, planers, plate joiners, sanders, lasers, generators, compressors and nailers, as well as saw blades, metal and masonry drill bits, abrasives, screw driving accessories and more. With over 100 factory owned and authorized locations, DeWALT has one of the most extensive service and repair networks in North America. DeWALT is a registered brand name of Stanley Black & Decker, an S&P 500 company and a diversified global provider of hand tools, power tools and related accessories, mechanical access solutions and electronic security solutions, engineered fastening systems, and more. For more information visit www.dewalt.com.