Building the future: Transforming Africa’s construction industry with DEWALT’s Cutting Edge Technologies

Africa’s construction industry is growing but still has room for further growth and transformation. To unlock its potential, the industry seeks solutions to challenges such as gaps in skilled labour, potential safety risks at job sites, and low electrification. Under its flagship brand DEWALT, Stanley Black & Decker has developed comprehensive solutions to address these issues. These innovations are empowering the industry to tackle limitations to productivity, efficiency and safety.

Getting the right tools to contractors in Africa

Stanley Black & Decker, the leading global manufacturer of construction tools, has had a presence in Africa. Now, though, the company is expanding its footprint in Africa as its Commercial Director Umair Shahzad explained.

“We recognize Africa as a key growth market and have, therefore, developed an expansion strategy that will contribute to the Strategic Vision for Africa 2030,” he said, adding that the company wants to take the right construction tools to all parts of the continent.

Shahzad said the company is introducing best practices from the Middle East and tailoring global expertise to meet local needs.

“This approach will empower workforces across Africa by bringing innovative solutions closer to our customers in the region, where we already have a presence,” he explained the reason behind the expansion drive.

Shahzad asserted that this support “will drive sustainable growth and contribute to the continent’s economic transformation.”

At the forefront of the construction industry

Beyond providing construction tools, Stanley Black & Decker offers jobsite consultancy that involves listening to clients’ and expertly delivering insights that enhance jobsite efficiency.

Shahzad added that the company provides tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of end users, along with targeted product and safety training programmes.

He explained: “We ensure higher productivity, greater worker protection, and advanced after-sales services.”

This offering includes cordless tool options that reduce downtime and boost mobility, he said.

History and experience

Stanley Black & Decker has been in business for more than 175 years and has over that time sharpened its focus on providing solutions that meet the needs of diverse workforces and jobsites.

This, explained Shahzad, has seen Stanley Black & Decker grow into a global leader in hand tools, power tools, accessories and storage solutions.

Unwavering commitment

Shahzad reported that Stanley Black & Decker has been instrumental in some of the Middle East’s most iconic projects, showcasing the durability and reliability of its tools and solutions in demanding environments.

“We have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to labour welfare, investing thousands of hours in training to ensure skilled workforces and safe jobsite conditions,” said Shahzad.

He further explained that the company’s dedication to safety, quality, and the well-being of every worker is affirmed with prestigious awards for outstanding labour welfare.

Philosophy

Shahzad emphasised Stanley Black & Decker’s philosophy, ‘Safety First, Innovation Always’ as key during the manufacturing process.

World-renowned brand (DEWALT) has set itself apart through its philosophy, consistently introducing products that meet rigorous safety and quality standards.

DEWALT’s extensive range includes everything from power tools and accessories to hand tools and storage solutions, all engineered to withstand the toughest jobsite conditions.

Shaping the jobsites of the future

Dedicated to advancing the future of the construction industry, Stanley Black & Decker leads with cutting-edge solutions, including the DEWALT Total Jobsite Solutions and innovations like FLEXVOLT, POWERSHIFT, GRABO, and a suite of cordless solutions.

Shahzad explained that these innovations “are designed to enhance jobsite productivity, safety, and energy efficiency, creating jobsites that are more sustainable, adaptable, and resilient in the face of changing demands.”

He pointed out that, with a legacy of reliability and a commitment to safety and innovation, Stanley Black & Decker is prepared to support the evolving needs of jobsites across Africa and beyond.

“Through continued innovation, investment in safety, and a focus on training, the company remains a trusted partner to industries shaping the world’s future,” Shahzad explained why contractors work closely with Stanley Black & Decker.

Please see (full interview) with Commercial Director of Stanley Black & Decker, Umair Shahzad.

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