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flag Stanley Black & Decker to close New Britain plant in 2026, cutting 300 jobs due to falling demand for tape measures.

flag 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. flag The facility, operating since 1843, is one of the last major Stanley-branded tool manufacturing sites in the city. flag The company is offering severance, job placement support, and transfer options to affected workers. flag While the headquarters will remain open, the closure marks a major shift in the city’s industrial legacy. flag State officials are working with local leaders to support displaced employees and redevelop the site.

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