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[[Image: Machinery-BlackAndDecker-1930-1.jpeg|thumb| 1930. Ref AA below]]
[[Image:Im19291206Eng-Black.jpg|thumb| December 1929. ]]
[[Image: ‎Im19391215Aero-Black.jpg|thumb|1939]]
[[Image: Im194711AE-BlackD.jpg|thumb| November 1947. ]]
‎‎[[Image: ‎Im19551212PH-BlackDec4.jpg|thumb|1951]]
[[Image: Blackdecker-1952.jpg|thumb|1952]]
[[Image: Im19521129Pic-BD.jpg|thumb| November 1952. ]]
[[Image: Im19531128ML-Black.jpg|thumb| November 1953. ]]


[[Image: Im19551212PH-BlackDec2.jpg|thumb|December  1955]]
[[Image:Machinery-BlackAndDecker-1930-1.jpeg|thumb| 1930. ]]
‎‎[[Image: ‎Im19551212PH-BlackDec.jpg|thumb|December 1955]]
[[Image:Im193702MC-Black.jpg|thumb| February 1937.]]
[[Image: ‎Im19551212PH-BlacDec3.jpg|thumb|December 1955]]
[[Image:Im1937Eng-Black.jpg|thumb| 1937. ]]
[[Image: Im195612PH-BlackDec.jpg|thumb|December 1956]]
[[Image:Im19391215Aero-Black.jpg|thumb|1939]]
[[Image: Im195612PH-Black Dec.jpg|thumb|December 1956]]
[[Image:Im19390315MT-Black.jpg|thumb| March 1939.]]
[[Image: Im195705PH-Black.jpg|thumb| May 1957.]]
 
[[image:Im19430514Aero-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| May 1943]]
[[image:ImAE19431104-BlacDecker.jpg |thumb| November 1943]]
[[image:Im19441229ICB-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| 1944.]]
[[image:ImICB19450126-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| January 1945.]]
[[image:ImICB19450223-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| February 1945.]]
[[Image:Im194503MC-Black.jpg|thumb| March 1945. ]]
[[image:ImICB19450518-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| May 1945.]]
[[image:ImICB19450622-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| June 1945.]]
[[image:ImICB19450824-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| August 1945.]]
[[image:Im19450927FL-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| Sept 1945.]]
[[image:ImICB19450914-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| Sept 1945. ]]
[[image:Im194510AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| October 1945.]]
[[image:ImICB19470124-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| Jan 1947.]]
[[image:ImICB19470321-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| March 1947. ]]
[[image:Im194704AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| April 1947.]]
[[image:Im194705AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| May 1947.]]
[[Image:Im194711AE-BlackD.jpg|thumb| November 1947. ]]
[[image:Im194801AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| January 1948.]]
[[image:Im194803AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| March 1948.]]
[[image:Im194804AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| April 1948.]]
[[image:Im194805AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| May 1948.]]
[[image:Im194807AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| July 1948.]]
[[Image:Im194910MI-Black.jpg|thumb| October 1949. ]]
 
[[Image:ImMSM195005-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| May 1950. ]]
[[image:Im195011AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| November 1950.]]
‎‎[[Image:‎Im19551212PH-BlackDec4.jpg|thumb|1951]]
[[Image:Im1951ME0628-HU.jpg‎|thumb| June 1951.]]
[[image:Im19511026Aero-Black Decker.jpg|thumb| October 1951.]]
[[Image:Blackdecker-1952.jpg|thumb|1952]]
[[image:Im195203AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| March 1952.]]
[[image:195206AE-Black and Decker.jpg|thumb| 1952.]]
[[Image:Im19521129Pic-BD.jpg|thumb| November 1952. ]]
[[Image:Im19531128ML-Black.jpg|thumb| November 1953. ]]
[[Image:Im19551019MI-Black.jpg|thumb| October 1955. ]]
[[Image:Im19551212PH-BlackDec2.jpg|thumb|December  1955]]
‎‎[[Image:‎Im19551212PH-BlackDec.jpg|thumb|December 1955]]
[[Image:‎Im19551212PH-BlacDec3.jpg|thumb|December 1955]]
[[Image:Im195612PH-BlackDec.jpg|thumb|December 1956]]
[[Image:Im195612PH-Black Dec.jpg|thumb|December 1956]]
[[image:Im1956ILN-BD.jpg|thumb| 1956. ]]
[[Image:Im195705PH-Black.jpg|thumb| May 1957.]]
[[Image:Im195705PH-Blackand.jpg|thumb| May 1957.]]
[[Image:Im195705PH-Blackand.jpg|thumb| May 1957.]]
[[Image:Im195907PH-Blackand.jpg|thumb| July 1959.]]
[[Image:Im195907PH-Blackand.jpg|thumb| July 1959.]]
[[Image:Im1959MotSC-Black.jpg|thumb| October 1959. ]]
[[image:Im196010MotSC-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| Oct 1960. ]]
[[image:Im196311HGS-Black.jpg|thumb| November 1963.]]
[[image:Im1964Buck-Black.jpg|thumb| 1964.]]
[[image:Im1964Buck-Black34.jpg|thumb| 1964.]]
[[image:Im1964Buck-Black4.jpg|thumb| 1964.]]
[[image:Im1964Buck-Black5.jpg|thumb| 1964.]]
[[image:Im1964Buck-Black7.jpg|thumb| 1964.]]
[[image:Im1983BEg-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb|1983.]]
of Slough, Bucks.  (1937)
1910 '''Black and Decker Corporation''' was founded by '''S. Duncan Black''' and '''Alonzo G. Decker''' as a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
1917 '''Black and Decker''' invented the familiar portable electric drill, obtaining a patent for a hand-held drill combining a pistol grip and trigger switch.
1925  '''Black and Decker Ltd''' was established in London.


of Slough, Bucks.  Telephone: Slough 504. Telegraphic Address: "Blackdeck, Slough".  (1937)
1928 Acquired [[Van Dorn Electric Tools]]


* 1910 '''Black and Decker Corporation''' was founded by '''S. Duncan Black''' and '''Alonzo G. Decker''' as a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.  
1930 AA Image on this page. <ref>[http://www.AviationAncestry.com] Image courtesy of Aviation Ancestry</ref>


* 1917 '''Black and Decker''' invented the familiar portable electric drill, obtaining a patent for a hand-held drill combining a pistol grip and trigger switch.
1937 Portable electric tool and engine reconditioning set manufacturers. <ref>[[1937 The Aeroplane Directory of the Aviation and Allied Industries]]</ref>


* 1925 '''Black and Decker Ltd''' was established in London.  
1937 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Portable Electric Drills, Sanders, Grinders, Screwdrivers, Nut Runners, Tappers, Saws, Bench Grinders, Valve Refacers, and the Vibro Centric method of reconditioning engine seats. Range of Highcycle Super Power Production Tools.  (Stand No. Cb.923) <ref>[[1937 British Industries Fair]] p335</ref>


* 1930 AA Image on this page. <ref>[http://www.AviationAncestry.com] Image courtesy of Aviation Ancestry</ref>
1939 See [[1939 Suppliers to the Aircraft Industry| Aircraft Industry Suppliers]]


* 1937 Portable electric tool and engine reconditioning set manufacturers. <ref>[[1937 The Aeroplane Directory of the Aviation and Allied Industries]]</ref>
1946 After learning that workers in factories were taking drills home for personal use, '''Black and Decker''' began the “do-it-yourself” revolution with the Home Utility line of drills and accessories. In addition, a subsidiary was established in São Paulo, Brazil, responsible for sales and manufacturing of company products.


* 1937 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Portable Electric Drills, Sanders, Grinders, Screwdrivers, Nut Runners, Tappers, Saws, Bench Grinders, Valve Refacers, and the Vibro Centric method of reconditioning engine seats.  Range of Highcycle Super Power Production Tools. (Stand No. Cb.923) <ref>[[1937 British Industries Fair]] p335</ref>
1951 '''S. Duncan Black''', co-founder and president since 1910, '''died''', and '''Alonzo G. Decker Sr'''. became president.  


* 1939 See [[1939 Suppliers to the Aircraft Industry| Aircraft Industry Suppliers]]
1951 Advert for ''Handy Utility'' Electric Tools.


* 1946 After learning that workers in factories were taking drills home for personal use, '''Black and Decker''' began the “do-it-yourself” revolution with the Home Utility line of drills and accessories. In addition, a subsidiary was established in São Paulo, Brazil, responsible for sales and manufacturing of company products.  
1952 Advert on this page for 5" Sander-Polisher Kit. <ref>[http://www.historyworld.co.uk/index.php] History World</ref>


* 1951 '''S. Duncan Black''', co-founder and president since 1910, '''died''', and '''Alonzo G. Decker Sr'''. became president.  
1960 '''Alonzo G. Decker, Jr.''', succeeded '''Robert D. Black''' as president. Mr. Black continued as chairman of the board and chief executive officer. '''Black and Decker''' acquired DeWalt, Inc. of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.  


* 1952 Advert on this page for 5" Sander-Polisher Kit. <ref>[http://www.historyworld.co.uk/index.php] History World</ref>
1961 Manufacturers of portable electric tools. <ref>[[1961 Dun and Bradstreet KBE]]</ref>


* 1960 '''Alonzo G. Decker, Jr.''', succeeded '''Robert D. Black''' as president. Mr. Black continued as chairman of the board and chief executive officer. '''Black and Decker''' acquired DeWalt, Inc. of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.  
1967-1968 The United Kingdom company was awarded the Queen's Award to Industry for outstanding achievement in increasing exports.  


* 1961 Manufacturers of portable electric tools. <ref>[[1961 Dun and Bradstreet KBE]]</ref>
1984 As part of a major reorganization plan, several sites were closed including plants in Maidenhead, Berkshire; and Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England; Kildare, Republic of Ireland.  


* 1967-1968 The United Kingdom company was awarded the Queen's Award to Industry for outstanding achievement in increasing exports.  
1984 The company modernized its familiar logo, which had previously been the image of an orange six-sided nut containing the initials '''"B and D"''' .


* 1984 As part of a major reorganization plan, several sites were closed including plants in Maidenhead, Berkshire; and Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England; Kildare, Republic of Ireland.  
1989 Acquired the [[Emhart Corporation]].<ref>Manchester Evening News - 17 May 1989</ref>


* 1984 The company modernized its familiar logo, which had previously been the image of an orange six-sided nut containing the initials '''"B and D"''' .
2010 Combined with [[Stanley Tools|Stanley Works]] to form '''Stanley Black & Decker'''


== See Also ==
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==Sources of Information==
==Sources of Information==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_%26_Decker] Wikipedia
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_%26_Decker Wikipedia]
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of Slough, Bucks. (1937)

1910 Black and Decker Corporation was founded by S. Duncan Black and Alonzo G. Decker as a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

1917 Black and Decker invented the familiar portable electric drill, obtaining a patent for a hand-held drill combining a pistol grip and trigger switch.

1925 Black and Decker Ltd was established in London.

1928 Acquired Van Dorn Electric Tools

1930 AA Image on this page. [1]

1937 Portable electric tool and engine reconditioning set manufacturers. [2]

1937 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Portable Electric Drills, Sanders, Grinders, Screwdrivers, Nut Runners, Tappers, Saws, Bench Grinders, Valve Refacers, and the Vibro Centric method of reconditioning engine seats. Range of Highcycle Super Power Production Tools. (Stand No. Cb.923) [3]

1939 See Aircraft Industry Suppliers

1946 After learning that workers in factories were taking drills home for personal use, Black and Decker began the “do-it-yourself” revolution with the Home Utility line of drills and accessories. In addition, a subsidiary was established in São Paulo, Brazil, responsible for sales and manufacturing of company products.

1951 S. Duncan Black, co-founder and president since 1910, died, and Alonzo G. Decker Sr. became president.

1951 Advert for Handy Utility Electric Tools.

1952 Advert on this page for 5" Sander-Polisher Kit. [4]

1960 Alonzo G. Decker, Jr., succeeded Robert D. Black as president. Mr. Black continued as chairman of the board and chief executive officer. Black and Decker acquired DeWalt, Inc. of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.

1961 Manufacturers of portable electric tools. [5]

1967-1968 The United Kingdom company was awarded the Queen's Award to Industry for outstanding achievement in increasing exports.

1984 As part of a major reorganization plan, several sites were closed including plants in Maidenhead, Berkshire; and Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England; Kildare, Republic of Ireland.

1984 The company modernized its familiar logo, which had previously been the image of an orange six-sided nut containing the initials "B and D" .

1989 Acquired the Emhart Corporation.[6]

2010 Combined with Stanley Works to form Stanley Black & Decker

See Also

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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ [1] Image courtesy of Aviation Ancestry
  2. ↑ 1937 The Aeroplane Directory of the Aviation and Allied Industries
  3. ↑ 1937 British Industries Fair p335
  4. ↑ [2] History World
  5. ↑ 1961 Dun and Bradstreet KBE
  6. ↑ Manchester Evening News - 17 May 1989
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