The Black & Decker Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, as well as technology-based fastening systems. The Company markets products and services in over 100 countries. It operates in three business segments: power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement and fastening and assembly systems. The power tools and accessories segment manufactures and sells consumer and professional power tools and accessories, electric cleaning and lighting products and electric lawn and garden tools. The hardware and home improvement segment manufactures and sells security hardware and manufactures and sells plumbing products. The fastening and assembly systems segment is responsible for the manufacture and sale of fastening and assembly systems.