8-K

UNITED STATES
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)   March 23, 2007



THE BLACK & DECKER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction
  of incorporation) 1-1553
(Commission File Number) 52-0248090
(IRS Employer
 Identification No.)

  701 East Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland
(Address of principal executive offices)   21286
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code   410-716-3900

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE;
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.

On March 23, 2007, the Corporation announced that Bruce W. Brooks had been named Group Vice President and President – Consumer Products Group of the Power Tools and Accessories segment. The Corporation indicated that Mr. Brooks succeeds Thomas D. Koos, who resigned to accept the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Jacuzzi Brands Corporation.

The information furnished under Items 7.01 and 8.01 shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in a filing.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Exhibit 99 Press Release of the Corporation dated March 23, 2007.

Exhibit 99 shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in a filing.

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THE BLACK & DECKER CORPORATION

S I G N A T U R E S

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 hereunto duly authorized.

THE BLACK & DECKER CORPORATION


By: /s/ CHRISTINA M. MCMULLEN                  
        Christina M. McMullen
        Vice President and Controller

Date: March 23, 2007

EX-99

Contact: Mark M. Rothleitner
Vice President
Investor Relations and Treasurer
410-716-3979

Roger A. Young
Vice President
Investor and Media Relations
410-716-3979

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 23, 2007

Subject: Black & Decker Names Bruce W. Brooks President – Consumer Products Group

Towson, MD – The Black & Decker Corporation (NYSE: BDK) announced that Bruce W. Brooks, 42, has been named Group Vice President and President – Consumer Products Group of the Power Tools and Accessories segment. He will have worldwide responsibility for the Black & Decker® brand and will report to Nolan D. Archibald, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Brooks succeeds Thomas D. Koos, who has resigned to accept the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Jacuzzi Brands Corporation.

    Mr. Archibald commented, “Bruce Brooks has demonstrated strong leadership and delivered outstanding results during his 20 years at Black & Decker. Since 2004, he has led Construction Tools, the largest division within the Industrial Products Group. He began his career in sales and has held a variety of key leadership roles, including positions as Vice President of Marketing for both Black & Decker Consumer Products and Latin America. Bruce’s successes in sales, marketing, new product development and international operations make him extremely well-qualified to lead the Consumer Products Group. We thank Tom Koos for his contributions to the success of the consumer business, and we wish him well in his next endeavor.”

        Black & Decker is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems.

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