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1910 |
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Black & Decker was founded by Alonzo Decker and Duncan S. Black.
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1916 |
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The world's 1st portable ½” electric drill with pistol grip, trigger switch, & universal
motor was developed and marketed
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1925 |
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Marketing Innovations – B&D organized clinics to teach distributors how to use and
demonstrate power tools
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1936 |
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Black & Decker shares began being traded on the New York Stock Exchange
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1957 |
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Black & Decker began to move outdoors with the first electric lawn edger and hedge
trimmer for consumers
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1960 |
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Black & Decker acquired DeWALT
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1961 |
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World’s 1st cordless electric drill powered by nickel cadmium cells
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1971 |
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The Apollo Lunar Surface Drill, powered by a uniquely developed Black & Decker drill
head, removed core samples from the moon
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1973 |
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The Workmate was delivered for the do-it-yourself at home and on the job
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1979 |
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The Dustbuster was first introduced to the marketplace
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1986 |
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Black & Decker products used and technical expertise of employees given for the
refurbishment of the Statue of Liberty.
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1992 |
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DeWALT introduces a comprehensive system of heavy-duty cordless tools
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2001 |
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Black & Decker's Hardware and Home Improvements group expands to include Kwikset,
Price Pfister, Baldwin and Weiser Lock
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2004 |
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Black & Decker's power tool group acquires Pentair Tools Group (Porter Cable & Delta)
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2006 |
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Black & Decker acquires Vector
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