2010 Top 100: Housewares/Appliance

This is the last year that you will see The Black & Decker Corporation and The Stanley Works listed separately as the two companies recently merged to create Stanley Black & Decker in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $4.5 billion. The combination brings together two highly complementary companies with iconic brands and strong growth prospects. Founded in 1843, Stanley is a diversified industrial company with a global leadership position in hand tools as well as strong construction and do-it-yourself, security and industrial businesses. With roots dating back to 1910, Black & Decker brings a global leadership position in power tools with a diverse product offering under an array of renowned brands. In the third quarter of 2010, net sales for the new company were $2.4 billion, up 153 percent versus prior year due to the inclusion of Black & Decker's results.