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Stanley Black & Decker to close New Britain plant in 2026, cutting 300 jobs due to falling demand for tape measures.
Stanley Black & Decker will close its New Britain, Connecticut, manufacturing plant in 2026, eliminating about 300 jobs, due to declining demand for single-sided tape measures, a product the company says is becoming obsolete.
The facility, operating since 1843, is one of the last major Stanley-branded tool manufacturing sites in the city.
The company is offering severance, job placement support, and transfer options to affected workers.
While the headquarters will remain open, the closure marks a major shift in the city’s industrial legacy.
State officials are working with local leaders to support displaced employees and redevelop the site.
Stanley Black & Decker cerrará la planta de New Britain en 2026, recortando 300 empleos debido a la caída de la demanda de medidas de cinta.