Full-Time
Posted on 9/4/2025
Global power tools and outdoor equipment
$67k - $120.6k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Brea, CA, USA
In Person
US Citizenship Required
Stanley Black & Decker designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of tools and outdoor equipment for professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Its products include power tools, hand tools, storage systems, and security devices, marketed under brands like DeWalt, Black+Decker, Stanley, and Craftsman through retailers worldwide. The company uses a global manufacturing footprint in the Americas, Europe, and Asia to produce and distribute products efficiently. Its goal is to be a trusted, broad-based supplier of tools and related solutions with extensive brand reach and global availability.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New Britain, Connecticut
Founded
1843
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Stanley Black & Decker spins off CAM for $1.8B. Move follows announcement of new britain plant closing, 300 job layoffs. NEW BRITAIN - Stanley Black & Decker continued to unwind its Connecticut-based businesses as it announced Monday that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) business to Howmet Aerospace for approximately $1.8 billion in cash. Stanley Black & Decker expects to utilize the net proceeds from the transaction of approximately $1.57 billion to reduce debt, the company announced. Pittsburgh-based Howmet operates offices in Branford and Winsted. "The successful sale of CAM further focuses our portfolio on our core businesses," said Chris Nelson, Stanley Black & Decker's President and CEO. "The proceeds from this transaction are expected to significantly reduce our debt, positioning us to achieve our target leverage ratio of at or around 2.5 times net debt to adjusted EBITDA by year end, and enabling additional capital allocation opportunities. We remain committed to disciplined capital allocation and accelerating value creation for our shareholders." He added how he appreciated the CAM team for their dedication and outstanding contributions. Prior to the CAM sale, Stanley notified the state Department of Labor on March 3 that the company was going to close its 600 Myrtle Ave. plant in accordance with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. It serves as a 60-day advance notice of the closing. "We expect the closing to be permanent in nature," the company said in a prepared statement. "This closing will involve cessation of all operations and termination of all employees at the site." The workers are represented by the IAM, District 26, Locals 1433 and 1249. Of the layoffs, 222 are assembly jobs. The timeline for the terminations will occur as follows: * May 4-18: 287 employees * June 30-July 14: 3 employees * Aug. 30-Sept. 13: 8 employees * Dec. 31, 2026-Jan. 14, 2027: 1 employee * March 31, 2027: 1 employee
Stanley Black & Decker recognized as one of America's Most Innovative Companies. Breadcrumb. April 07, 2026 TOWSON, Md., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), a global leader in tools and outdoor solutions, today announced it has earned the No. 36 ranking on Fortune's list of America's Most Innovative Companies of 2026. Fortune's America's Most Innovative Companies highlights 300 organizations that demonstrate outstanding creativity, technological advancement and industry impact, evaluated across product, process and culture innovation. The recognition underscores Stanley Black & Decker's continued momentum in driving innovation across its portfolio. "We remain focused on delivering solutions that drive productivity, safety and performance, as innovation is foundational to how we show up for our end users," said Bill Beck, President, Tools & Outdoors, Stanley Black & Decker. "This recognition from Fortune, rising nearly 60 spots up the rankings from the previous year, reflects the creativity, practicality and effectiveness of our pipeline of technical advancements and innovation." Stanley Black & Decker's significant rise in this year's ranking reflects the company's commitment to advancing technologies that address modern challenges in the construction industry. As a flagship brand within Stanley Black & Decker's portfolio, DEWALT(R) has contributed to this momentum with innovations such as its partnership with August Robotics on a downward drilling, fleet-capable robot designed to accelerate data center construction, and two new additions to its renowned DEWALT POWERSHIFT(TM) line including the DEWALT POWERSHIFT(TM) 12 in. Cut-Off Saw and Hex Demolition Hammer, each designed to optimize workflows. To learn more about Stanley Black & Decker's portfolio of trusted brands and industry-leading innovations, visit www.stanleyblackanddecker.com. About Stanley Black & Decker Founded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The Company's approximately 43,500 employees produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners to support the world's builders, tradespeople and DIYers. The Company's world class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT(R), CRAFTSMAN(R), STANLEY(R), BLACK+DECKER(R), and Cub Cadet(R). To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow Stanley Black & Decker on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. SOURCE Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. For further information: Debora Raymond, Vice President, External Communications, [email protected]
Stanley Black & Decker has invested over $4 million to expand its Mission, Texas manufacturing facility, adding nearly 100 jobs and retaining 150 positions at its DEWALT production hub. The expansion forms part of the company's broader supply chain transformation aimed at improving gross margins. The move comes as the company reported full-year 2025 results of $15.1 billion in sales and $401.9 million in net income. Whilst the facility expansion demonstrates commitment to US manufacturing capacity, it represents a relatively small component of Stanley Black & Decker's overall operations amid flat organic revenue and earnings pressure. Analysts remain divided on the company's outlook, with baseline projections suggesting $16.8 billion revenue by 2028, though more pessimistic forecasts anticipate flat revenue and continued margin pressure from tariff and supply chain costs.
DOJ and CPSC signal A new era of product liability enforcement. In late 2025, a major development occurred that has garnered attention from U.S. manufacturers, insurers, and product liability attorneys across the country. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) too a major step by filing a civil enforcement action against Stanley Black & Decker for alleged Consumer Product Safety Act violations regarding its failure to report product hazards in a timely manner. This is the first Consumer Product Safety Act enforcement action filed by the DOJ's newly formed Enforcement and Affirmative Litigation Branch. Background of the recall. Under CPSA, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers are required to immediately report any information that indicates a product might have a defect that could pose an unreasonable risk of injury or death. In its complaint, the government alleged Stanley Black & Decker failed to comply with this mandate in respect to its DeWALT utility bars and some DeWALT miter saws. It was alleged by the government that Stanley Black & Decker had received reports of utility bars breaking while in use and snapping back toward consumers. Even after receiving reports as early as 2016, Stanley Black & Decker did not notify the CPSC until 2019. Similar reports were made regarding miter saws, where protective components broke while in use, causing injuries to users. Why reporting delays matter in product liability. Not only does delayed reporting to the CPSC pose a risk of regulatory exposure, it also poses a risk of increased product liability risk. Reporting to the CPSC on a timely basis often results in recalls, warnings, and other actions that minimize the risk of injuries to consumers. Delayed reporting of potential risks to consumers allows products to continue in commerce and thereby increase the risk of injuries and potential lawsuits. Many of the high-profile cases of product liability in the past have been of this nature. In past lawsuits involving defective vehicles, appliances, and other products, plaintiffs often argue that the company had knowledge of the defects for extended periods of time before the recall was initiated. The DOJ's new enforcement posture. What is particularly noteworthy in this case is the party involved in the lawsuit. The Enforcement and Affirmative Litigation Branch of the DOJ was established with the intention of taking civil enforcement actions more aggressively under various consumer protection laws, including the CPSA. The DOJ is seemingly indicating its willingness to go to court over alleged safety law infractions, rather than relying on settlement agreements. The government is seeking civil penalties and injunctive relief, which includes court-ordered compliance measures aimed at preventing future reporting issues. This is particularly significant for manufacturers. Key takeaways for consumers. The case drives home the value of recall and safety reporting as tools to help prevent serious injuries to consumers. It is also a cautionary tale for manufacturers: responding too slowly to a safety issue can result not only in government action but increased liability in product liability lawsuits. As the government continues to crack down on the problem, companies that are slow to respond to safety issues can face not only federal lawsuits, but personal injury lawsuits as well. That's an expensive proposition in today's environment of heightened scrutiny of product liability cases. Talk to a Florida product liability lawyer today. Halpern, Santos & Pinkert represent the interests of consumers in product liability lawsuits filed against negligent manufacturers. Call its Florida personal injury lawyers today to schedule an appointment, and Hsptrial can begin investigating your case right away. By Halpern Santos & Pinkert | Posted on March 24, 2026
Stanley Black & Decker is closing its last manufacturing facility in New Britain, citing shifts in product demand and manufacturing strategy. The closure involves significant workforce reductions as the tools and industrial products company restructures its production footprint towards outsourced and geographically diversified manufacturing. Separately, a shareholder proposal calls for splitting the Chairman and CEO roles to establish independent board oversight. The governance issue will be discussed ahead of the annual meeting, reflecting growing investor focus on board accountability, particularly regarding major operational decisions like workforce cuts. Trading at $76.08, the stock sits roughly 20% below analysts' $91.87 target and approximately 35% below estimated fair value. However, concerns remain about debt coverage by operating cash flow as the company reshapes its manufacturing operations.