After DeWalt’s entrance into the hand tool market last year, we were wondering what was next for the company (besides Brushless Impact Drivers, that is). Apparently, it’s ladders. Louisville Ladder announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement to design, manufacture and market a line of ladders and ladder accessories under the DeWalt brand. That shouldn’t be too hard, considering that their line of existing fiberglass FS1100HD Series ladders already look like a DeWalt product sans the logo. The new climbing line of DeWalt Louisville ladders will include 13 products that offer the performance and versatility that professionals need to tackle nearly any climbing task on a jobsite.
DeWalt Louisville Ladders Features
Among the new DeWalt Louisville Ladders is the flagship DXL3810 stepladder. The DeWalt DXL3810 features wrap-around internal spreaders, non-marring slip-resistant shoes, a heavy-duty metal top with convenient tool slots, and an innovative impact absorption system, which helps prevent damage and extend the life of the ladder. The combination of all of these features enables the DeWalt DXL3810 to safely support loads up of to 500 pounds (which, while not specified in the release, would indicate that it meets and exceeds OSHA’s Type 1AA classification).
All of the new DeWalt Ladders were designed and engineered in partnership with Louisville Ladder, who has been manufacturing ladders for over 65 years. If DeWalt was going to partner with a manufacturer, this is certainly a company with a solid reputation.
“It has been a pleasure to work alongside the team at DeWalt. Like Louisville Ladder, DeWalt is committed to delivering innovative, heavy-duty products for the professional market, so the partnership is a natural fit.”
– Santiago Veytia, Director of Marketing for Louisville Ladder
The new climbing line of DeWalt Louisville Ladders will be available at retailers nationwide in late spring of 2012.
