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Stanley Black & Decker Begins Layoffs Amid New Britain Plant Closure

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
200 OF 50,500 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New Britain, Connecticut.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has initiated layoffs as part of the closure of its New Britain plant, affecting approximately 200 employees. The layoffs are a direct consequence of the company's decision to shut down operations at the facility, which has been a significant part of its manufacturing footprint. This move is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs. The company has faced challenges in the current economic climate, prompting these difficult decisions. The layoffs are expected to impact the local workforce significantly, as the New Britain plant has been a key employer in the area.

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. cut 200 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.4% of the 50,500 people Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 7 layoff events at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 3,300 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. cut 200 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.SWK
Industrials · 50,500 employees
7
EVENTS TRACKED
3,600
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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