A History of Transformation and Innovation
Since 1843, Stanley Black & Decker has evolved, transformed and revolutionized to support and serve the world’s makers, doers and protectors. Times change. Our purpose hasn’t.
Fast Facts
#1
World Leader
1,000
New Products
50
Tools Sold
60,000+
Employees
180
Countries
What Drives Us Forward
Our history is filled with inspiring stories of innovation, strong performance and a sense of responsibility – pillars that will continue to serve us well and drive us forward.
![Two engineers working on the top of a wind turbine](/https/www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/sites/default/files/styles/half_spotlight/public/2022-08/create-a-more-sustainable-world-1.jpg?h=ae2af20e&itok=USnZDXfj)
Responsibility
Doing What We Do – For Those Who Make The World™
Operating in a sustainable way and being a force for good is a great responsibility.
Our Impact![](/https/www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/sites/default/files/styles/half_spotlight/public/article_images/frank_mannarino_flexvolt_3.jpg?h=1116cd87&itok=e61DErB7)
Innovation
Pushing the Boundaries of What's Possible
Our quest for innovation is relentless. Our pursuit of positive change is constant.
How We Innovate![Don Allan speaking at a Manufactory 4.0 event](/https/www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/sites/default/files/styles/half_spotlight/public/2022-07/performance_0.jpg?h=ae2af20e&itok=zPw9O41i)
Performance
Delivering Consistent, Strong Performance Across Three Centuries
The people of Stanley Black & Decker have delivered consistent, strong performance across three centuries – making progress even during challenging times.
Investor Relations![The Army Navy “E” Award ceremony at Stanley’s headquarters in New Britain.](/https/www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2022-06/troops_story_0.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=RSyabxSO)
For Those Who Protect the World: Supporting Our Troops
Jun 28, 2022
![Portrait of Fredrick T. Stanley](/https/www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2022-06/stanley_story.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=Kp4sam80)
Frederick T. Stanley and the “Hardware City”
Jun 28, 2022
![The Stanley Works Factory in Sheffield, England, c. 1939.](/https/www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2022-06/global_story_0.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=hggKQYdt)
Our Global Reach
Jun 28, 2022
![A person in testing a space drill, 1964.](/https/www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2022-07/aerospace_story.jpeg?h=d1cb525d&itok=lzPJ4DtT)
Stanley Black & Decker and the Aerospace Industry
Jun 28, 2022
![An early Stanlo set of railroad stations, towers and bridges for electric toy trains](/https/www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2022-06/stanlo_story_0.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=zearJGba)
Stanlo: Making the World, Piece by Piece
Jun 28, 2022
![MAC TOOLS truck](/https/www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2022-06/salesman_story_0.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=wuWxFFeZ)
Taking It to the People: Traveling Salespeople
Jun 28, 2022
![A woman working with tools, 1949](/https/www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2022-07/diy_story.jpeg?h=d1cb525d&itok=SWMuuF0C)
The Do-It-Yourself Market: America Embraces Self-Reliance
Jun 28, 2022