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Stanley Black & Decker Closes Hampstead Factory | Raleigh News
Stanley Black & Decker is shutting down its Hampstead, Maryland factory—ending 75 years of operation and laying off 55 workers. The closure, citing declining production, begins October 23, 2026, with full shutdown by March 26, 2027. The company vows to support displaced staff with job placement and severance, as this marks the end of a once-thriving hub that evolved from power tool manufacturing to powdered metal distribution. It’s part of a wider corporate trend: cutting underperforming facilities to streamline operations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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