Stanley Works (SWK) Wrap Up:

The Stanley Works manufactures tools and engineered security solutions worldwide. The company’s Construction & Do-It-Yourself segment manufactures hand tools, including measuring and leveling tools, planes, hammers, demolition tools, knives and blades, screwdrivers, saws, chisels, and consumer tackers and staples; consumer mechanics tools consisting of wrenches and sockets; storage units comprising plastic tool boxes and storage systems; and pneumatic tools and fasteners that are used for construction, remodeling, furniture making, pallet manufacturing, and other applications. This segment sells its products to professional end users and consumers through retailers, including home centers, mass merchants, hardware stores, and retail lumber yards. Its Security segment provides a range of mechanical and electronic security products and systems, as well as various security services consisting of security integration systems, software, related installation, maintenance, monitoring services, automatic doors, door closers, exit devices, hardware, and locking mechanisms. This segment sells its products to retailers; educational, financial, and healthcare institutions; and commercial, governmental, and industrial customers through direct sales forces and third party distributors. The company’s Industrial segment offers mechanics tools and storage systems, including wrenches, sockets, electronic diagnostic tools, tool boxes, and industrial storage and retrieval systems; engineered healthcare storage systems to store and track clinical supplies; hydraulic tools and accessories; plumbing, heating, and air conditioning tools; assembly tools and systems comprising electric and pneumatic assembly tools; and specialty tools for assembling, repairing, and testing electronic equipment. This segment sells its products to industrial customers through third party distributors and direct sales forces. The company was founded in 1843 and is based in New Britain, Connecticut.