external In the Media May 4, 2026 Paul Lavoie, vice president of innovation and applied technology,commented that layoffs at Stanley Black & Decker are, “not necessarily an indictment of manufacturing in the state of Connecticut.” His commentary was also featured in the Daily Mail. https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/hundreds-of-stanley-black-decker-layoffs-begin-as-new-britain-factory-closes/3732545/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=2026-05-08&utm_campaign=charger-nation-news paul-lavoie news-all news-in-the-media year-2026 month-may name-paul-lavoiecenter-elevation-center