SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 1999
The Stanley Works
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Connecticut 1-5224 06-058860
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, Connecticut 06053
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(860) 225-5111
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Exhibit Index is located on Page 4
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Item 5. Other Events.
1. The Registrant announced today the appointment of Ronald L. Newcomb, 55,
as Vice President, Operations, effective June 1, 1999. In this role, Ronald L.
Newcomb will have responsibility for worldwide manufacturing, procurement and
distribution. Attached as Exhibit (20)(i) is a copy of the Registrant's press
release.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) 20(i) Press Release dated May 12, 1999
announcing the appointment of Ronald L.
Newcomb as Vice President, Operations.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
THE STANLEY WORKS
Date: May 12, 1999 By: Stephen S. Weddle
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Name: Stephen S. Weddle
Title: Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated May 12, 1999
Exhibit No. Page
20(i) 5
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Exhibit (20) (i)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE STANLEY WORKS NAMES RON NEWCOMB AS VICE PRESIDENT,
OPERATIONS
NEW BRITAIN, CT, MAY 12, 1999 -- The Stanley Works today announced the
appointment of Ronald L. Newcomb, 55, as Vice President, Operations, effective
June 1. In this role, he will have responsibility for worldwide manufacturing,
procurement and distribution.
Newcomb has an extensive track record of leading large, complex operations.
Positions have included Vice President, Manufacturing for Sunbeam, where he was
responsible for 27 facilities and 12,000 employees worldwide; Vice President,
Operations for Black & Decker's Worldwide Household Products Group, where he
managed factories throughout Asia, Latin America and the U.S.; Vice President,
Operations at Textron Lycoming, responsible for sourcing and manufacturing
operations; and several shop operations and site management assignments during
more than 15 years at GE Aircraft Engines.
"Ron is perfect for this key role," said John Trani, Stanley Chairman and CEO.
"He started his career as a tool and die maker, so manufacturing is in his
veins. Ron has touched all aspects of operations in a variety of global
assignments. Among these is an intimate knowledge of the principles and
implementation of the Toyota Production System."
Newcomb holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the College of
Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, Ohio. He will be located in New Britain, Conn.
The Stanley Works, an S&P 500 company, is a worldwide supplier of tools, door
systems and related hardware for professional, industrial and consumer use.
Contact: Vance Meyer
(860) 827-3871 office -- (203) 795-0581 home
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