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The Stanley Works (NYSE: SWK) announced that it has completed
the acquisition of Security Group, Inc.
Security Group is comprised of two primary operating companies:
Sargent & Greenleaf, Inc., a leading manufacturer of medium
and high security locks and locking systems for the financial,
government and retail markets; and Safemasters, a North American
access control provider offering a wide variety of physical
security installation, maintenance and repair services, with
emphasis on mechanical locking systems.
The Stanley Works, an S&P 500 company, is a worldwide
supplier of consumer products, industrial tools and security
solutions for professional, industrial and consumer use.
The Stanley Works corporate press releases are available under
Financial News in the Investor Relations section of the company's
corporate web site at http://www.stanleyworks.com.

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