Stanley Black & Decker, founded in 1843, manufactures tools, engineered fastening and industrial equipment under brands including DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, Stanley and CRAFTSMAN.
Stanley Black & Decker is a manufacturer of tools, engineered fastening systems and industrial equipment, and describes itself as the world's largest tool company. Founded in 1843 in New Britain, Connecticut, the company now employs roughly 50,000 people worldwide and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities globally, including about 50 in the United States.
Its portfolio spans professional and consumer tools, outdoor power equipment and industrial products, sold under brands such as DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, Stanley and CRAFTSMAN. DEWALT serves professional users with tools and engineered solutions; BLACK+DECKER is a consumer tools brand; Stanley is the original brand founded in 1843; and CRAFTSMAN is aimed at makers and doers. Engineered fastening and industrial equipment form the remainder of its core business.
Technical work at the company covers tools manufacturing, engineered fastening, industrial equipment and outdoor power equipment, alongside investment in new technologies and sustainable practices. Nearly two centuries of operation have included a series of strategic acquisitions and product evolution, guided by the founding principle of producing tools that users can trust to get the job done right.
