DEWALT Named First-Ever Official Tool Partner of the Nashville Predators

Nashville, Tenn. (October 7, 2021) - The Nashville Predators and DEWALT today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership, which will make DEWALT, the GUARANTEED TOUGH® brand from the world's largest tools and storage company, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), the Official Hand Tools, Power Tools and Outdoor Power Equipment Partner of the Nashville Predators.
In addition to being named the Official Hand Tools, Power Tools and Outdoor Power Equipment Partner, the Nashville Predators and DEWALT sponsorship will also include arena signage and assets and VIP experiences to engage with DEWALT customers, which include builders, protectors and makers and celebrate the work that they do to "Make the World." In addition, DEWALT will also provide the Predators organization with DEWALT branded tools to be used for upgrades and renovations to Bridgestone Arena - home to the Nashville Predators.

"In SMASHVILLE, every single upgrade and renovation to Bridgestone Arena is made with our fans as the No. 1 priority and with the goal of providing the best possible entertainment experience from the moment each person steps foot inside 501 Broadway," Bridgestone Arena and Nashville Predators President and CEO Sean Henry said. "With DEWALT as the Official Tool Partner of the Nashville Predators, this exciting new partnership will provide us with the most innovative and technologically advanced tools to facilitate those upgrades and renovations while ensuring that our venue is maintained to the highest standard, we hold ourselves to in all areas of our organization."
DEWALT Thanks Makers for "Making" Nashville
The announcement between the Nashville Predators and DEWALT comes just days prior to the opening day of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) 2021 LIVE Convention & Trade Show, which is taking place at the Music City Center. To kick-off the start of NECA and to recognize the tradespeople in Nashville, DEWALT will be hosting this weekend's pre-season game, on Saturday, Oct. 9. The DEWALT logo will be displayed outside the arena and fans will have the opportunity to receive DEWALT hats, water bottles and koozies.
In addition, to celebrate the DEWALT partnership in SMASHVILLE, all those in attendance at the NECA Convention can receive a 10 percent discount at the Predators team store - Nashville Locker Room - by showing their event badge until the conclusion of the event on Tuesday, Oct. 12.
"People working in skilled trades like construction are key to the economic health of the city of Nashville, and account for 130,000 jobs in the state of Tennessee," said Tony Merritt, Vice President of Sponsorships at Stanley Black & Decker. "This October, Stanley Black & Decker is celebrating Maker Month - a time to recognize the makers and creators who shape our world. This month and throughout the year, we thank the tradespeople of Nashville for their contribution to the local economy. As the first-ever Tools sponsor of the Nashville Predators, DEWALT is proud to partner with one of the most respected hockey organizations in the U.S. to celebrate the tradespeople of Nashville this month and throughout the season."
Recently, DEWALT was awarded 26 2021 Pro Tool Innovation Awards, representing best-in-class products in the construction industry. Winning products were selected based on innovative features, advanced power delivery, improved ergonomics, technological advancements, developments in jobsite safety and overall user value. Founded by Raymond DeWalt in 1924, DEWALT operates seven U.S.-based manufacturing facilities, one of which is located in Jackson, Tenn.
About DEWALT®
DEWALT is obsessed with how users work in the real world and is relentlessly pursuing total jobsite solutions. By incorporating its latest technology and industry innovations, DEWALT is leading the charge for the jobsite of the future. DEWALT products. GUARANTEED TOUGH®. For more information, visit www.dewalt.com or follow DEWALT on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About Stanley Black & Decker:
Stanley Black & Decker, an S&P 500 company, is a leading $14.5 billion global diversified industrial with 56,000 employees in more than 60 countries who make the tools, products and solutions to deliver on its Purpose, For Those Who Make The World. The Company operates the world's largest tools and storage business featuring iconic brands such as DEWALT, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER and CRAFTSMAN; the world's second largest commercial electronic security company; and is a global industrial leader of highly engineered solutions within its engineered fastening and infrastructure businesses. Learn more at www.stanleyblackanddecker.com.
ABOUT THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS
The Nashville Predators became the National Hockey League's 27th team on May 4, 1998, and have evolved from a young expansion franchise into a staple of the Middle Tennessee community in the years since. The team strives each season to reach its One Goal: becoming a Stanley Cup Champion hockey team while making Bridgestone Arena the number one sports and entertainment venue in the United States. In 2020 alone, with One Goal in mind, the Nashville Predators organization drove approximately $5.5 million in life-changing funds to assist a wide variety of relief efforts, non-profit organizations and individuals in need. On the ice, the team has seen historic success in recent seasons, qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs seven straight times, a run headlined by a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2017, winning the Presidents' Trophy in 2017-18, and earning a second consecutive Central Division title in 2018-19. For more information on the Nashville Predators, game schedule and ticket availability, please go to NashvillePredators.com.
ABOUT BRIDGESTONE ARENA
Serving as the home for numerous national and international events, Bridgestone Arena has the distinction of being one of the busiest venues in the United States since the doors first opened in 1996, hosting more than 25.6 million guests during that time. The NHL's Nashville Predators have been the primary tenants of Bridgestone Arena since 1998 and boast one of the most unique game atmospheres in the NHL. The list of acts that have called the Pollstar Arena of the Decade nominee and 2017 Pollstar and IEBA Arena of the Year home is lengthy and includes the Country Music Association Awards; the Country Music Television Awards; and the SEC Basketball Tournament through 2035. To view a full Bridgestone Arena event schedule, visit BridgestoneArena.com.