Black + Decker power tools and appliances

Black + Decker is an American manufacturer of power tools, accessories, hardware, home improvement products, appliance and fastening systems headquartered in Towson, Maryland, north of Baltimore, where the company was originally established in 1910. The brand is globally recognized for inventing the world's first portable electric drill with a pistol grip and trigger switch.

Today, Black + Decker products are manufactured globally, with significant production centers located in the United States, Mexico, China, and various European countries. This diversified manufacturing footprint allows the brand to serve global markets efficiently while maintaining competitive pricing for consumer-grade equipment.

The brand is currently a major subsidiary of Stanley Black & Decker, formed by the merger of Stanley Works and Black & Decker in 2010. This parent corporation is a Fortune 500 American manufacturer of industrial tools and household hardware and is the largest tool company in the world. Despite its vast corporate structure, Black + Decker remains the flagship consumer brand within their extensive portfolio.