Black & Decker Corporation - BDK- Profile

Black & Decker Corporation (The). The Group's principal activities are to manufacture and market power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products and technology based fastening systems. It operates through three segments. Power Tools and Accessories manufacture and sell consumer and professional corded and cordless electric power tools and equipment, lawn and garden tools, home products and accessories. Hardware and Home Improvement manufactures and markets security hardware products consisting of door locksets, exit devices and replacement parts. Fastening and Assembly Systems manufacture and sell metal and plastic fasteners and engineered fastening systems for commercial applications. The Group operates in the United States, Canada, Europe and other countries with manufacturing sites in 10 countries. Power Tools & Accessories acctd for 74% of 2006 gross revs; Hardware & Home Improvement, 16% & Fastening & Assembly Systems, 10%