Stanley Tools and its associated brands have a long, rich history of providing high-quality tools to tradies across the globe.
They’ve been in business since 1843 and have since grown to be a trusted brand that promises value and reliability. Stanley has built their reputation over the years by continually innovating and improving their tools to ensure they only produce the best.
The results? Tools that are popular with professional tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts alike.
Discover how they did it below.
What Makes Stanley Tools a Trusted Brand?
Stanley’s mission is all about helping people become their best selves with tools that help them perform better. This mission translates to helping people work faster with cutting-edge tools that are sharper, harder and more accurate than others on the market.
Staying true to their goal, Stanley promises to never release tools that underperform expectations. That’s why they work with real tradespeople to develop new tools and ways of working that other brands can only dream of.
Here’s how Stanley tools have created innovative tools since they began in 1843.
Stanley Tools Timeline
Here are some of the highlights of the Stanley Tools’ history:
- 1843: Frederick Stanley decided to create the Stanley Works in Connecticut.
- 1854: The company begins to manufacture boxwood rules, their first ever product.
- 1857: They begin manufacturing levels to compliment their rules.
- 1863: Next up came the Stanley line of hammers.
- 1869: After decades of success, the company purchased Bailey®, Chaney and Company, acquiring their patents in the process.
- 1870: Next they began manufacturing screwdrivers.
- 1920: Many decades later, Stanley merged to become Stanley Rule & Level Company.
- 1931: Next came the first steel tape rule.
- 1936: True to their mission of continuous innovation they introduced utility knives.
- 1969: After some more success, they built the largest hand tool plant in the world while also introducing the PowerLock® Tape Rule.
- 1999: Stanley adds some more innovative tools including the Fatmax Tape Rule and Fatmax Anti-Vibe Hammer.
- 2008: This year Stanley reinvented and brought back their old SweetHeart™ Planes
- 2011: Next they launched their popular carbide blades.
- 2015: Stanley begins pioneering the future of smart measuring tools.
What’s Next For Stanley Tools?
Continuing their original mission since 1843, Stanley Tools continues to come up with better designs and new innovative products that improve user performance.
On top of this, they’re dedicated to company-wide sustainability efforts through their ECOSMART™ program. This program ensures the company operates and creates new trade tools with long-term sustainability in mind.
They also give back to those in need through charity programs, helping people reach their potential.
Find Your Favourite Stanley Tools at Mektronics
At Mektronics, we stock all popular Stanley Tools at competitive prices.
You’ll find their popular FatMax product range, including:
And, of course, other tools like planes, screwdrivers, bench vices and much more.
