CRAFTSMAN, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, announced that is has been awarded three Popular Mechanics 2022 Tool Awards, which represent the year’s best-in-class products in various tool categories. CRAFTSMAN, recognized for hand-tool innovations, has won the best: Allen wrenches: CRAFTSMAN V-Series 8-Piece X-Tract Technology Metric T-Handle Set Wrench set: CRAFTSMAN V-Series SAE Reversible Ratcheting…
STANLEY+Techstars Accelerator class of 2022 to focus on electrification
Stanley Black & Decker, currently world’s largest tool company, has announced the companies selected to participate in this year’s STANLEY+Techstars Accelerator. The class of 2022 cohort will focus on technologies that enable the electrification of consumer and industrial tools and products through the implementation of battery technology, advanced and recyclable materials, robotics, consumer appliances, and…
Eight key fastener innovations from 2021
Another year, an ongoing pandemic. 2021, much like the year before it, included its share of challenges. Supply-chain delays, product (and employee) shortages, and varying state restrictions continued to affect most in the industry. In-person events and trade shows were scheduled and then rescheduled. Local and global business and economic disruptions forced many companies to…
Stanley Black & Decker and Eastman developing more sustainable power tools
Stanley Black & Decker and specialty materials provider Eastman are teaming up to advance sustainability in the power tools industry. BLACK+DECKER, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, will be releasing a new product line — reviva — offering the brand’s first sustainability-led power tools that use Eastman’s Tritan Renew copolyester. With 50% certified recycled content in the enclosures, the BLACK+DECKER…
Stanley Black & Decker wins multiple 2021 Pro Tool Innovation Awards
Stanley Black & Decker announced that it has been awarded 46 Pro Tool Innovation Awards, representing best-in-class products in the construction industry. Winning products were selected based on innovative features, advanced power delivery, improved ergonomics, technological advancements, developments in job-site safety, and overall user value. As a highly respected source in the trade space, Pro…
Stanley Black & Decker recognized for innovative tool and storage products
American toolmaker, Stanley Black & Decker, announced that it has been awarded 14 of Popular Mechanics 2021 Tool Awards, which spotlight the year’s best tool and storage solutions that deliver reliable performance, quality craftsmanship, and a strong value. “All key categories including power tools, hand tools, outdoor powered equipment, storage, and accessories, were represented through this…
Stanley Black & Decker joins Greentown Labs in supporting climate-tech startups
Greentown Labs, the largest climate-tech startup incubator in North America, announced Stanley Black & Decker as its newest Terawatt Partner. Through its partnership with Greentown Labs, Stanley Black & Decker will deepen its ties with the incubator’s community of climate-tech startups, gain access to curated startup pitch days with innovations from emerging technology sectors,…
Stanley Black & Decker named one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators
Fast Company announced its second annual Best Workplaces for Innovators and named Stanley Black & Decker as one of the 100 Best Workplaces For Innovators. The company is an American manufacturer of industrial tools and ranked 55th in its first appearance on the list. “For more than 177 years, Stanley Black & Decker has continued to innovate its products, culture and…