Stanley Black & Decker

Company SWK

Last mentioned: Mar 5, 2026

Timeline

  1. Connecticut Plant Closure

    Official announcement of hundreds of job cuts and plant shutdown in CT.

  2. New Britain Impact

    Reports emerge regarding the closure of the last New Britain manufacturing site.

  3. Texas Consolidation

    Closure of the Fort Worth manufacturing plant announced.

  4. Transformation Launch

    SWK announces a $2B cost-reduction plan to streamline operations.

Stories mentioning Stanley Black & Decker 3

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Stanley Black & Decker to Shut Historic CT Plant in $2B Efficiency Push

Stanley Black & Decker is shuttering its final manufacturing facility in New Britain, Connecticut, resulting in hundreds of layoffs. This move is a critical component of the company's $2 billion global cost-reduction program aimed at restoring margins amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment.

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