As U.S. infrastructure investment accelerates, the construction sector faces a critical challenge: deploying cutting-edge tools and technologies to boost productivity while closing a widening skilled trades gap, with nearly half a million new workers needed by 2027. Against this backdrop, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) is investing $1 billion in the U.S. to advance innovation, develop next-generation tools and solutions, and increase access to training opportunities to expand the skilled trades workforce.

Of the $1 billion Stanley Black & Decker plans to invest through 2028, approximately 50% will go to research and development to accelerate the creation of next-generation tools and breakthrough solutions for trades professionals. The other 50% will support capital expenditures and long-term investments to further strengthen its U.S. manufacturing footprint and support new product development. In addition, Stanley Black & Decker has committed to investing $60 million through its DEWALT Grow the Trades initiative through 2030 - of which $27 million has already been deployed - to expand training programs and open new pathways to rewarding careers in the skilled trades.