OverviewSince our earliest days as a small Baltimore machine shop, BLACK+DECKER has remained steadfastly focused on customer needs. Learn more about how we've earned our reputation for quality, ingenuity and value. From a modest machine shop in Baltimore to the surface of the moon, we’ve proudly provided innovative solutions for over a century. Discover the pioneering history of BLACK+DECKER. Since 1910, BLACK+DECKER has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, outdoor yard care equipment, and home products. The inventor of the first portable electric drill with pistol grip and trigger switch, BLACK+DECKER has evolved from a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland to a global manufacturing powerhouse with a broad line of quality products used in and around the home. When home owners have work to get done, they trust that BLACK+DECKER’s products will do the job efficiently and reliably. This is where you’ll find information on the latest news from BLACK+DECKER. Whether we’re launching products, sharing company news, or announcing contests, awards or events, you’ll have all of the details, images, and videos available here.