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[[Image: Machinery-BlackAndDecker-1930-1.jpeg|thumb| 1930. ]] | [[Image:Im19291206Eng-Black.jpg|thumb| December 1929. ]] | ||
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[[Image:Im193702MC-Black.jpg|thumb| February 1937.]] | [[Image:Im193702MC-Black.jpg|thumb| February 1937.]] | ||
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[[Image:Im19390315MT-Black.jpg|thumb| March 1939.]] | [[Image:Im19390315MT-Black.jpg|thumb| March 1939.]] | ||
[[image:Im19430514Aero-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb|May 1943]] | |||
[[image:Im19430514Aero-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| May 1943]] | |||
[[image:ImAE19431104-BlacDecker.jpg |thumb| November 1943]] | [[image:ImAE19431104-BlacDecker.jpg |thumb| November 1943]] | ||
[[image:Im19441229ICB-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| 1944.]] | [[image:Im19441229ICB-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| 1944.]] | ||
[[image:ImICB19450126-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| | [[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:ImICB19450518-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| May 1945.]] | ||
[[image:ImICB19450622-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| June 1945.]] | [[image:ImICB19450622-BlackDecker.jpg |thumb| June 1945.]] | ||
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[[image:Im194805AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| May 1948.]] | [[image:Im194805AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| May 1948.]] | ||
[[image:Im194807AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| July 1948.]] | [[image:Im194807AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| July 1948.]] | ||
[[Image:Im194910MI-Black.jpg|thumb| October 1949. ]] | |||
[[Image:ImMSM195005-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| May 1950. ]] | [[Image:ImMSM195005-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| May 1950. ]] | ||
[[image:Im195011AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| November 1950.]] | [[image:Im195011AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| November 1950.]] | ||
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[[image:Im195203AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| March 1952.]] | [[image:Im195203AE-BlackDecker.jpg|thumb| March 1952.]] | ||
[[image:195206AE-Black and Decker.jpg|thumb| 1952.]] | [[image:195206AE-Black and Decker.jpg|thumb| 1952.]] | ||
[[Image: Im19521129Pic-BD.jpg|thumb| November 1952. ]] | [[Image:Im19521129Pic-BD.jpg|thumb| November 1952. ]] | ||
[[Image: Im19531128ML-Black.jpg|thumb| November 1953. ]] | [[Image:Im19531128ML-Black.jpg|thumb| November 1953. ]] | ||
[[Image: Im19551212PH-BlackDec2.jpg|thumb|December 1955]] | [[Image:Im19551019MI-Black.jpg|thumb| October 1955. ]] | ||
[[Image: Im19551212PH-BlackDec.jpg|thumb|December 1955]] | [[Image:Im19551212PH-BlackDec2.jpg|thumb|December 1955]] | ||
[[Image: Im19551212PH-BlacDec3.jpg|thumb|December 1955]] | [[Image:Im19551212PH-BlackDec.jpg|thumb|December 1955]] | ||
[[Image: Im195612PH-BlackDec.jpg|thumb|December 1956]] | [[Image:Im19551212PH-BlacDec3.jpg|thumb|December 1955]] | ||
[[Image: Im195612PH-Black Dec.jpg|thumb|December 1956]] | [[Image:Im195612PH-BlackDec.jpg|thumb|December 1956]] | ||
[[Image:Im195612PH-Black Dec.jpg|thumb|December 1956]] | |||
[[image:Im1956ILN-BD.jpg|thumb| 1956. ]] | [[image:Im1956ILN-BD.jpg|thumb| 1956. ]] | ||
[[Image:Im195705PH-Black.jpg|thumb| May 1957.]] | [[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. ]] | |||
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1910 '''Black and Decker Corporation''' was founded by '''S. Duncan Black''' and '''Alonzo G. Decker''' as a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. | 1910 '''Black and Decker Corporation''' was founded by '''S. Duncan Black''' and '''Alonzo G. Decker''' as a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. | ||
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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 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]].<ref>Manchester Evening News - 17 May 1989</ref> | |||
2010 Combined with [[Stanley Tools|Stanley Works]] to form '''Stanley Black & Decker''' | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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==Sources of Information== | ==Sources of Information== | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_%26_Decker] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_%26_Decker Wikipedia] | ||
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[[Category: Town - Slough]] | [[Category: Town - Slough]] | ||
[[Category: Tools]] | [[Category: Tools]] | ||
[[Category: Machine Tools]] | [[Category: Machine Tools]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:34, 6 May 2024
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
Sources of Information
- ↑ [1] Image courtesy of Aviation Ancestry
- ↑ 1937 The Aeroplane Directory of the Aviation and Allied Industries
- ↑ 1937 British Industries Fair p335
- ↑ [2] History World
- ↑ 1961 Dun and Bradstreet KBE
- ↑ Manchester Evening News - 17 May 1989