Black and Decker Corp.

Exporter
701 E Joppa Rd., Towson, MD 21286-5559, United States
(410)716-3900, (410)716-2933 fax, http://www.blackanddecker.com

Primary SIC: Power Driven Handtools, Primary NAICS: Power-Driven Hand Tool Manufacturing
Description: Black and Decker Corp. was incorporated in Maryland, in 1910, and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in 1936. The company is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems. Black and Decker operates in three reportable business segments: power tools and accessories, including consumer and industrial power tools and accessories, lawn and garden products, electric cleaning, automotive, lighting, and household products, and product service; hardware and home improvement, including security hardware and plumbing products; and fastening and assembly systems. As of late 2008, the company had approximately 120 service centers, of which roughly three-quarters were located in the United States. The remainder was located around the world, primarily in Canada and Asia. The company is headquartered in Towson, MD, and its products and services are marketed in more than 100 countries under many brand names, including Workmate, Kwikset and Smartset. Black and Decker has completed several acquisitions over the years, including those of Vector Products, Inc. in 2006 and Spiralock Corp. in 2008. More

Manufacturing: Power tools and accessories, household products, security hardware, electric lawn and garden tools, recreational products, plumbing products, metal and plastic fastners.