Introduction
The Black & Decker Manufacturing Company was founded in 1910 by Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker. The company only manufactured milk cap machines and candy diapers until 1916. In 1916 the company introduced the first power tool, a portable half-inch electric drill. Throughout the next forty (40) years, Black & Decker became the leader in the power tools and power tool accessories industry. In the 1980s the company started inquiring other companies, such as Emhart Corporation and General Electric (GE). During this time Black & Decker Manufacturing Company changed its name from Black & Decker Corporation to reflect its new emphasis on “being more marketing driven” rather than being merely engaged in manufacturing.
Because of these acquisitions, Black & Decker went through a very hard time.
In 1985, the company hired Nolan D. Archibald as president and chief operating officer (CEO). Under his leadership the Black & Decker started to turnaround their sells,......

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