Bostitch
American fastening tools company / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Stanley Bostitch, previously and more commonly known as simply Bostitch, is an American company that specializes in the design and manufacture of fastening tools—such as staplers, staple guns, nailers, riveters, and glue guns—and fasteners—such as nails, screws, and staples. Its product range covers home, office, like the pencil sharpener, construction and industrial uses, like the power tool.[1]
Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Manufacturing |
Founded | 1896 |
Founder | Thomas Briggs |
Headquarters | East Greenwich, Rhode Island |
Products | Fastening tools |
Parent | Stanley Black & Decker |
Website | www.bostitch.com |
The company developed a number of improvements to what became the modern desk stapler. It is a subsidiary of Stanley Black & Decker. In August 2013, Stanley Black & Decker began selling tradesmen's power tools and mechanics' hand tools and pneumatic tools under the Bostitch brand at Walmart stores and online distributors.[2][3]