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P H o t o g r a P H i c m o m e n t s 1 4 1 toughest jobs. The range of industries and professions that use the company's tools and expertise is extensive — from auto mechanics and utility workers to hi-tech professionals assembling and repairing biomedical devices and military aviation controls. To meet the large-scale storage needs of the industries it serves, Stanley Black & Decker provides solutions for military and heavy equipment, auto dealers, manufacturers, agriculture — and even the Smithsonian Institution, to safeguard its large and eclectic collection of histori- cal and archival material. Emhart Teknologies, based in Shelton, CT, forms the core of Stanley's engineered fastening systems busi- ness. Emhart is an innovative powerhouse in manufac- turing assembly technologies from concept through installation, capable of solving virtually any manufac- turing challenge, anywhere in the world. At Emhart Teknologies, they emphasize the total system (the fas- tener, the installation tooling, and the assembly pro- cess), which ensures that customer productivity is maximized and the lowest possible cost is achieved. For some new customers an existing product such as a motor vehicle may be disassembled completely and analyzed for re-assembly in an entirely new and better way. Emhart engineers walk through existing assembly lines to devise better methods. The need for infrastructure in the developing world is immense, with current levels of spending in the range of $1-2 trillion. Stanley hydraulic tools are widely used in emerging markets to construct roads, utilities, pipelines for oil, gas, water and sewers, airports, dams, bridges and tunnels, energy grids, railroads, ports and offshore platforms. Stanley's recent acquisition of CRC-Evans International extends the company's foot- hold in this lucrative market. CRC-Evans is a leading global supplier of specialized tools, equipment and services for the construction of oil and natural gas transmission pipelines. Security If you've ever walked through an auto- matic door, chances are Stanley Black & Decker made it. A tour of your home will probably reveal other items manufactured by Stanley Security Solutions, from hinges and hooks to locks and keys. Today, as the world grows ever more security-conscious, Stanley Black & Decker is at the forefront, with solutions to meet the needs of con- sumers, government and industry. From the simple to the sophisticated, whether mechanical or electronic, the company's prod- ucts are widely used in industries as diverse as health- care, education, banking, retail, transportation, auto- motive and infrastructure. A growing segment for Stanley Black & Decker is healthcare. Since 2002, the company has added solutions for resident safety, health- care storage and patient security. The acquisition of InfoLogix in 2010 further expands Stanley Healthcare Above: A broadside from the 1860s, reprinted in 1995 by John Walter. Left: A photograph of the Stanley Rule & Level Company Sound Money Club, taken outside the com- pany offices during William McKinley's successful 1896 presidential campaign. Continued on next page