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1954

Time Magazine published a cover story titled “ Do-It-Yourself – The New Million Dollar Hobby ”. Stanley was ideally positioned to benefit from this trend and quickly developed products for this new market .

1970

Stanley began producing manual staplers .

1999

Stanley launched the FatMax Tape Rule and the FatMax AntiVibe Hammer .

2008

Stanley re-introduces Sweetheart planes .

2013

Stanley launches the next generation of hand tools .
170 Anniversary

2015

Stanley newly launches power tools range .

1963

Stanley opens the largest hand tool plant in the world in New Britain , CT . The same year , they introduce the PowerLock Tape Rule .

1998

Stanley acquires ZAG Industries Lt ., an Israeli maker of plastic storage products , including tool boxes .

2012

Stanley launches new logo and power tools .

2014

Stanley 19 ” Metal won a good design award

2016 & Beyond

STANLEY will continue to introduce new and innovative products that will change the way we work today

1980

The Stanley Works was presented the American Eagle Award from the American Supply & Machinery Manufacturers ’ Associ ., Inc . for its “ unusual across-the board quality ”.