Obituary: Alan Peters Nov 6, 2009
His teacher, Edward Barnsley, had eschewed power tools ... Mr Peters, steeped in that ethic but open to things new, found power tools useful in his own workshops in Surrey and in Devon. (The Economist)
BDK workers hope they escape deal fallout Nov 5, 2009
Black & Decker and Stanley Works have both said the majority of B&D s 1,250 employees in the company s power tools group will be safe. But some workers interviewed Wednesday said they couldn t help but worry. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Wall Street Cheers Merger Of Toolmaking Giants Nov 5, 2009
The combination will bring together the flagship brands Stanley in hand tools and Black r in power tools as well as, among others, Mac Tools, FatMax and Bostitch on the Stanley side, and DeWalt, Price Pfister and Kwikset from Black r.. Blending the companies involves cost-cutting, and Lundgren said Archibald, who is to serve as executive chairman for three years, will focus on realizing the deal's "full potential," with "particular emphasis on achieving the significant synergies that we know are... (FOX61, CT)
Stanley Works to buy Black & Decker for $4.5B Nov 4, 2009
The company s Power Tools division will remain headquartered in Towson. The combined company will be named Stanley Black & Decker. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Tool deal cuts cost, sets stage for profit Nov 4, 2009
There is little overlap in the companies products, said James C. Lucas, managing director of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. Stanley is a leader in consumer and industrial hand tools and security, and Black & Decker in power tools. Although the companies haven t seen a sharp rebound in business, there have been signs that demand is stabilizing. (Boston Globe)
CEOs: Value and synergy drove Black & Decker, Stanley deal Nov 4, 2009
The two companies complement one another, with Towson-based Black & Decker being a leader in power tools for the do-it-yourself and commercial markets, and Stanley s strength in screwdrivers, hammers and other manual tools ... Company officials said Monday that most of the 1,250 workers in the Power Tools division will keep their jobs, but most of the 250 headquarters positions will be eliminated. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Rival firm to buy Black & Decker Nov 3, 2009
Stanley Works is to buy its power tools and DIY equipment rival Black & Decker for $4. 5bn (2. (BBC News -- Americas)
Stanley, Black & Decker to Combine on Fourth Try in Almost Three Decades Nov 3, 2009
The deal combining the two biggest U.S. toolmakers joins Black & Deckers DeWalt power tools and Kwikset deadbolts, with Stanleys Mac wrenches and Best door locks. A combination of the two companies was first discussed in the early 1980s before either Archibald or Lundgren became CEO.. (Bloomberg -- US)
Black & Decker to be acquired by rival Stanley Works for $4.5B Nov 3, 2009
The company s Power Tools division will remain headquartered in Towson ... Black & Decker employs about 1,500 in Maryland about 1,250 in the Power Tools group and about 250 in the corporate headquarters, said Roger A. Young, a company spokesman ... Most of the 1,250 people who work in the Power Tools group will retain their jobs, but most of the people who work at the corporate headquarters will not have positions with the new company, Young said. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Black & Decker CEO's letter to employees Nov 3, 2009
The new company will be headquartered in New Britain, CT, and Towson will remain the Power Tools headquarters. This merger draws on the historic and treasured legacy that both companies have earned, and will position the new company to achieve profitable growth. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Key dates in Black & Decker's history Nov 3, 2009
1928: Black & Decker acquires Van Dorn Electric Tool Co. of Cleveland, a manufacturer of industrial power tools ... 1941: The Towson plant begins to manufacture fuses, gun shells and other ordnance for the Allies in World War II. Despite the diversion of resources to the war effort, the company continues to produce power tools. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Stanley Sees Cost Savings in Black & Decker Deal Nov 3, 2009
There is little overlap in the companies' products, said James C. Lucas, managing director of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. Stanley is a leader in consumer and industrial hand tools and security, while Black r holds a top position in power tools ... Black r last month said it expects demand for its industrial and consumer-power tools to continue to stabilize, but does not expect a near-term rebound. (ABC News -- Wire)
Stanley Works to Buy Black & Decker for $3.46 Billion Nov 3, 2009
While the two companies are both top tool makers, Black r is focused on power tools while Stanley Works is a top hand tool maker. Shares of Black r, whose brands include its namesake line, DeWalt, Kwikset and Price Pfister, gained 18 percent in after-hours trading, while Stanley Works rose 4. (ABC News -- Wire)
'Tis the season for a safe holiday (6) Nov 1, 2009
Consumers should be wary when purchasing electric toys, household appliances, power tools, consumer electronics or other gifts with a price that seems too good to be true. Counterfeit electrical products have not been tested to the applicable standards and may present an electrical, fire or toxic danger. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
8Son of Radical Islam Leader Killed in FBI Shootout Caught in Canada» Nov 1, 2009
The FBI built its case over two years with the help of confidential sources close to Abdullah who recorded conversations and participated in undercover operations involving the sale of furs, laptop computers, televisions, energy drinks and power tools. Abdullah received at least 20 percent of any profit and claimed the "Prophet Muhammad said that it is okay to participate in theft; as long as that person prays, they are in a good state," Leone wrote in the affidavit. (Fox News)
Eerie entertainment for Halloween Oct 30, 2009
Welch has to use what looks like super-human coordination to manipulate the enormous pipe organ, and that coordination will probably be most important in "Toccata in D minor for Chainsaw and Organ" (which incorporates power tools). The spine-tingling sound of the organ resonates particularly well in the church's high vaulted ceilings. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Ex-Marshfield custodian charged with theft to get pension Oct 30, 2009
Police alleged that Bearce ordered power tools, landscaping equipment and supplies for the high school and either removed them or never delivered them to the school. He was also accused of putting in for bogus overtime. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Gudgeonville Bridge arsonists gets more jail time in Conneautville burglaries Oct 29, 2009
Gleason was also accused, with 22-year-old Joshua M. Bell, of Albion, of breaking into Conneaut Hardware and taking items that included a vacuum cleaner, power tools, an electric skillet and a toaster. The burglary spree happened a few weeks after state police accused Gleason and Bell of deliberately setting fire to the Gudgeonville Bridge in Girard Township. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Haunted house memories Oct 27, 2009
Power tools snarled behind walls, followed by screams for mercy that quickly turned to dramatic death rattles. Hands shot through cages and grasped at the air six inches in front of my face, accompanied by blood-freezing growls. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Boerne Police Department (47) Oct 27, 2009
400 block of River Road, 10:21 p.m., A caller complained about workers using power tools late at night. 31000 block of Interstate 10, 11:05 p.m., A caller reported a suspicious-looking person. (Boerne Star, TX)
Perfect Storm For UN Gun Control Agenda Oct 27, 2009
I hold with training, and with personal responsibility: there is a necessity for training/competency with firearms, just as with any potentially dangerous tool: A home-handyman who tries to build a bird house using power tools may cut off a hand, waste lots of wood, and construct something out of the Twilight Zone, if he has no competency with his tools ... Yet to limit power tools, or firearms, only to those who have passed a competency test is nanny government (with respect to construction... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Georgia Milken winner: I teach kids, not curriculum Oct 26, 2009
After graduating the University of Florida his class walls are full of inspiring sayings and Gator posters Ott sold power tools, but wanted a career with less travel after he married. (His license plate is EduGator. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Sweat is sweet for future homeowners Oct 25, 2009
The cul-de-sac just south of the Palmer-Wasilla Highway off Gurn Street was alive Saturday morning with the sounds of power tools, hammering and good-natured ribbing. It was another weekend for some of the Valley s newest homeowners putting in a little sweat equity for themselves and their neighbors. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Black & Decker 3Q profit falls 35% Oct 23, 2009
Sales in Black & Decker s power tools and accessories business unit decreased 21 percent in the quarter. The U.S. industrial products group saw sales decline more than 20 percent, thanks to lower construction activity. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
A tale of how it turned out right Oct 22, 2009
For a great transition there will need to be the construction of a robust new system - which incentivises/motivates people within natural limits with access to diverse opportunities yet generating positive markets (as opposed to the current trends in weapons, superficial fashion and cosmetics, energy toys and power tools, and addictive consumer behaviours). To work, any new system will require universal patronage and uptake. (BBC News -- Science)
Sue Scheible: 88-year-old says helping Blue Hills hikers 'keeps me young' Oct 21, 2009
That was in the days before they had power tools, and the work kept me off the streets and out of jail, DeSantis said, jokingly. Now he patrols the Ponkapoag Trail, next to the Ponkapoag Golf Course, nearly every day and joins the Blue Hills Walking Club on weekends. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Sportube Hard Cases Oct 21, 2009
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Willy Topkok aims for the 'spectacular with his sewing Oct 18, 2009
Power tools are a lot easier, he notes, and "Sewing takes less energy than carving.". His father might have agreed. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tools swiped from utility trailer at mall Oct 17, 2009
com Thieves broke the lock of a utility trailer that was parked behind Sears at Georgia Square Mall on Thursday morning and stole a welder, router and various power tools valued at $1,425, Athens-Clarke police said ... Thieves broke the lock of a utility trailer that was parked behind Sears at Georgia Square Mall on Thursday morning and stole a welder, router and various power tools valued at $1,425, Athens-Clarke police said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
2009 CFN East Carolina Preview Oct 16, 2009
Put down those power tools for a moment, East Carolina. Your bridge to the glory days is finally complete. (CrossBones.com)
Storm hits Lodi (1711) Oct 16, 2009
0 wrote on Oct 14, 2009 9:56 AM:" Man, where I moved from we just called yesterday's event "Tuesday" ;)I was a very good reminder for the kids as to why we moved away from all that rain. In preping our old house for the move down here I have to replace a fence in weather like that that lasted a week. Nothing like using power tools under a canopy while the wind and rain pour down. ". Acampo_Mom wrote on Oct 14, 2009 8:47 AM:" cem48: I just watched the storm video, and though there was a little... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Call Leads Police To Burglary Suspect Oct 14, 2009
Power Tools, Fishing Poles Taken In Sacramento ... A police report said a witness called Monday morning after spotting Hopkins carrying power tools, fishing poles and other items from her neighbor's back yard in the 2500 block of 27th Street. (KCRA 3, CA)
S&P Logs 6th Day of Gains With Earnings in View Oct 13, 2009
82 as the power tools maker raised its third-quarter earnings outlook, citing better-than-expected shipments. The Dow Jones industrial average added 20. (ABC News -- Wire)
Bosch Development Programs (Rotational) Oct 13, 2009
Our automotive systems are in the car you drive and our power tools and household appliances are in the home you grew up in. Were not new, in fact weve been in the US since 1906 and we have what youre looking for from a company. (Florida Today)
Girl, 16, Burns Off All But 2 Fingers in Art Class Accident Oct 13, 2009
She was eventually freed after paramedics at Nottingham City Hospital used power tools to break through the plaster. Plastic surgeons did what they could to help her but after 12 operations she was left with no fingers on one hand and just two on the other. (Fox News)
Black & Decker Raises Its 3Q Earnings Forecast Oct 13, 2009
The extended slowdown in construction and consumers' pullback on discretionary purchases like power tools during the recession have hurt Black r's sales. Revenue is coming in better than expected partly because of earlier shipments leading up to the holidays that hadn't been anticipated until the fourth quarter. (ABC News -- Wire)
Black & Decker boosts 3Q guidance Oct 13, 2009
Sales were modestly better than we had anticipated, due largely to earlier-than-expected shipments during the quarter of promotional items in the U.S. industrial power tools and accessories business, which were previously anticipated to occur in the fourth quarter, Nolan D. Archibald, Black & Decker s CEO said in a news release. The company, which eliminated about 1,200 jobs late last year, said it now anticipates sales will fall 23 percent for the third quarter, an improvement from a 27 percent... (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Tool Chests: Guy Gear Oct 11, 2009
For instance, a large, slide-out PowerBank cabinet has storage for cordless power tools and their chargers, as well as a power system to juice them all up, even when the cabinet s locked tight. And the EPIQ is tough, too: Well-placed weld points, stiffeners, gussets, and full-height sidewalls throughout the interior make this one of the toughest roll cabs around. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The literary art of mud brick Oct 10, 2009
We've done it with no power tools and very little skill ... Richard Glover's book, The Mud House Four Friends, One Block of Land, No Power Tools is published by HarperCollins, $27. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Men, convertible drivers at risk for hearing loss Oct 9, 2009
Men tend to do more noisy activities such as hunting, motorcycling, using power tools. This may explain why men are at greater risk of noise-induced hearing loss. (CNN -- Health)
AC grand jury returns 18 indictments (2) Oct 8, 2009
Timothy James Phillips - two counts of burglary of habitation, second degree felonies; count one, on or about July 23, 2009, entered a habitation without the consent of the owner and committed theft of a Nintendo game system with games, and a digital camera; count two, entered a habitation without the consent of the owner and committed theft of property including power tools, $15,000 surety. Brittni Helen Nicole Coombs - felony theft, state jail felony; on or about June 8, 2009, she did... (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Local Industry News & Notes Oct 6, 2009
Power tools will qualify for a 10 percent discount. Miner s is open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. (Santa Maria Times)
Gender roles Oct 3, 2009
I wondered if it would help if I took a chainsaw and raked it up and down the walls in the bathroom, made it look like the whole thing had taken a lot of sweat and power tools. And that s when my son saved me, phoning me from college, which he does on a weekly basis because he likes to ask my advice on how much money I can send him. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
A 123 energizes and powers our world Oct 2, 2009
The lithium ion batteries the company hocks to various trade industries will first be used in a line of DeWalt 36-volt power tools released in May and are based on a new type of nano-technology. The batteries feature five times the power and ten times the length of life of a normal battery and are also lightweight, can recharge in five minutes and are better for the environment. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Centralia burglary suspect assists in own arrest Oct 1, 2009
38-caliber pistol, power tools and lawn equipment. During this investigation, police found jewelry, at least 12 more guns, electronics and tools. (Longview Daily News, WA)
South Side shops board up 'just in case' Sep 26, 2009
"Not that we think something big is going to go down, bt the police told us, 'do yourselves a favor and board up your windows,'" said Tracey Muller, owner of Southside Jewelers on East Carson Street All the jewelry in her store is kept in a safe, but she has other electronics and power tools that would be difficult to secure if windows were broken. Down the block from Southside Jewelers, Commonwealth Press had a plywood sign in its window that read "please don't smash our windows, we can't... (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Bringing a home back to life Sep 26, 2009
So in the mean time, Reddinger and Perry on Thursday spent time hooking up the electricity, in a home where they will certainly need all their power tools of the trade. Basically, a major overhaul is planned, including the new wall, a chimney, wiring, water supply lines and hot water tank. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Essentials for your tool belt Sep 25, 2009
Depending on the kind of project, I'll add job-specific tools to my belt, like drills and other power tools. Romey keeps his belt stocked a little heavier than mine. (AZCentral -- Home)
IPO fuels prospects of battery makers Sep 25, 2009
The company s initial public offering was considered by competitors and analysts to be a bellwether for the future, as companies expand production of lithium ion products to power everything from cordless power tools to cars to components of the nation s electric grid. Economic development advocates have pursued the growth of a high-tech battery industry in Massachusetts, home to A123 and Boston-Power Inc. of Westborough, which also makes lithium ion batteries. (Boston Globe)
The journey of carry-on contraband Sep 23, 2009
"If there are items people really need, like a baseball bat or power tools, they can put it in their suitcase and it will still make the trip.". Even items that seem obvious to avoid are brought into security checkpoints. (CNN -- Travel)
Raining checks Sep 22, 2009
Many people believe A123 s lithium-ion technology is going to be a hit in the auto industry, though the company s batteries are already used in consumer products such as power tools and have applications in electric power grids. A123 originally filed its IPO paperwork in August last year. (Boston Globe)
Deltona Middle School teacher gets 5-day suspension Sep 22, 2009
DELAND -- A Deltona Middle School teacher has been suspended for five days without pay for failing to supervise students properly at an Orlando convention, not following federal safety standards for students' use of power tools and accepting $300 from parents without properly accounting for it. The Volusia County School Board recently ordered the suspension of agriculture teacher Sherman Hanssen -- to be served on dates to be determined -- after an internal investigation of parents' complaints... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Peachtree Creek floods homes Sep 22, 2009
Only the top three steps of a flight of stairs can be seen peeking out into a room now filled with a soaked Christmas tree ornaments and power tools. "What scares me is that it's not dropping," said Melke, who's dealing with the mess while her husband is in Africa. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Google Docs gains traction in the office Sep 19, 2009
Observes Webster: "The question becomes: what do users really need, and how much are they willing to pay? Do they need power tools, or can they make do with tools that are just good enough?". By Byron AcohidoPhoto: A screen show of Microsoft's Excel Web App. (USA Today -- Tech)
New made-in-Malaysia Bosch power tools for US, Europe Sep 18, 2009
Bosch Power Tools (Asia Pacific) vice pres-dent Dr Klaus Thunig told a press conference that production would focus on cordless power tools, which had an estimated market value of 1 ... Recruitment of workers in Penang, however, is not easy, as there seems to be a (labour) shortage, he said, adding that five million power tools were produced in Penang last year ... From left: Robert Bosch Asia Pacific Engineering vice-president Falk Hermann, Klaus Thunig and Robert Bosch Power Tools Malaysia... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Ohio couple gets car stolen after auto accident Sep 18, 2009
Dilley's husband called police the next morning after finding a pile of items in his back yard that he suspected had been stolen, including a set of golf clubs and power tools. Dinuba police investigating deadly chase. (Fresno Bee)
Madison County police blotter Sep 16, 2009
Complaint: On Sept. 4, an 82-year-old Colbert woman reported that her grandson borrowed some power tools and didn't return them as promised. The woman later reported her grandson had called to say he would bring back the tools. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Building a Cornhole Set Sep 15, 2009
If the board is a family project, make sure that young children aren't working with power tools and that older children who might be capable of using these tools are carefully supervised. There's no need to turn that fun time into a trip to the ER. The same is true with friend who want to help. (Suite101.com)
Nina, Pinta sailing into Louisville Sep 15, 2009
The Nina was built by hand, without the use of power tools, and is considered to be the most historically correct Columbus ship replica ever built, according to a news release. The Pinta was built recently in Brazil. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Stolen items recovered; one man charged Sep 12, 2009
The items included power tools, Craftsman tool boxes, chain saws, rims and tires, torches, welding equipment and a motorized go-cart. A number of these items have been determined stolen from several different counties in the Mid-Missouri area. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
POLICE BLOTTER Sep 12, 2009
THEFT - Julie Meszarus, 500 block of E Street, Wednesday reported the theft of power tools and a computer. Crow Wing sheriff. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Black & Decker to Present at Investor Conference Sep 11, 2009
Black & Decker is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems. SOURCE The Black & Decker Corporation. (PR Newswire)
There was unbelievable destruction it was surreal Sep 11, 2009
They got power tools to cut through the steel. We called it the pile, Norris said. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
The fine art of hard sell Sep 10, 2009
"To know it's that full-on, knowing they had that underground experience, was great. "It gave us more confidence in the scripts," she says. The barbs in the writing are sharp products like Sunsqueeze, "now with added gooditives"; the quest by Rex Draught to reach NLD's ("newly legal drinkers") and a laugh-out-loud twist in the first episode that involves a canine mascot, Rex. Subsequent episodes deal with campaigns for Poeffer Power Tools, Bobo's Burgers, anti-ageing cosmetic line Lfi nit?... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hundreds Of Bogus Checks Written In Fraud Operation Sep 10, 2009
Detectives said items purchased at other companies included lumber, flooring, power tools, concrete and work uniforms, among others. Russell and Ames-Ringle then sold most of the items on eBay and Craigslist, the Thurston County Sheriff's Department said. (KIRO TV, WA)
