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)   September 5, 2008



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.)

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ITEM 5.02     DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF
                        DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS;
                        COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

        On September 5, 2008, the Corporation announced that Michael D. Mangan has been named Senior Vice President of the Corporation and President of the Worldwide Power Tools and Accessories business and Stephen F. Reeves has replaced Mr. Mangan as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation effective immediately. Attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99 is a copy of the Corporation’s related press release dated September 5, 2008.

        Mr. Mangan, 51, has been the Corporation’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since January 2000. Since March 2004, Mr. Reeves, 49, has been a Vice President of the Corporation and Vice President – Global Finance, Power Tools and Accessories. From April 2000 to March 2004, Mr. Reeves was a Vice President of the Corporation and Vice President – Finance, Power Tools and Accessories Group. Prior to that, Mr. Reeves was the Corporation’s Controller for six years.

ITEM 9.01     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Exhibit 99       Press Release of the Corporation dated September 5, 2008.

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/ CHARLES E. FENTON                  
        Charles E. Fenton
        Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Date: September 5, 2008

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, September 5, 2008

Subject:       Black & Decker Names Michael D. Mangan President of Worldwide Power Tools and Accessories
                    Business and Stephen F. Reeves Chief Financial Officer

Towson, MD – The Black & Decker Corporation (NYSE: BDK) today announced that Michael D. Mangan has been named Senior Vice President of the Corporation and President of the Worldwide Power Tools and Accessories business, reporting to Nolan D. Archibald, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Mangan has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for eight years. For the past two years, he has also had responsibility for the Fastening and Assembly Systems business. Previously, he had been Chief Financial Officer of The Ryland Group, Inc., and held leadership roles with the General Motors Corporation.

        The Corporation also announced that Stephen F. Reeves will succeed Mr. Mangan as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reporting to Mr. Archibald. Mr. Reeves has served as Vice President – Global Finance for the Power Tools and Accessories business for the past eight years, and previously served as Vice President and Controller of the Corporation for six years.

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        John W. Schiech and Bruce W. Brooks will remain Group Vice Presidents of the Corporation, reporting to Mr. Mangan. They will have global product responsibility for the Industrial and Consumer Products Groups, respectively, and lead the North American businesses.

        Mr. Archibald commented, “I am very pleased with the management team at Black & Decker, and our ability to deliver innovative products and solid profitability in this difficult economic environment. This organization change will bring more focus on each geographic area, particularly North America, enable better coordination of global opportunities, and help accelerate our growth. Mike Mangan has done an outstanding job as our CFO and leader of the fastening business, and Steve Reeves has been an integral part of our success for many years. Mike, Steve, John and Bruce have all been instrumental in implementing strategic initiatives and improving the company’s cash flow, and I am confident they will continue to drive results in their new roles.”

        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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