Delta closes deal with Stanley Black & Decker

Delta Power Equipment Corp. announced that its deal to purchase the Delta brand of woodworking equipment and machinery from Stanley Black & Decker closed Feb. 4 as expected.

Delta Power Equipment is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chang Type Industrial Co. Ltd., a Taiwan-based manufacturing company, and is moving its U.S. base of operations to Anderson, S.C.

"We are right on track with our transition plan and expect to begin moving machinery and equipment from the Jackson, Tenn., location very soon," said Bryan Whiffen, Delta's president and CEO, in a press release. "We expect to have the Anderson facility fully operational in April.

Delta Power Equipment Corp. is located at 5530 Airport Road, Anderson, SC 29626. The phone number is 864-231-5888.

The complete line of Delta woodworking equipment and machinery, as well as Biesemeyer professional woodworking accessories, will continue to be offered through woodworking distributors and retailers, according to the company.

Delta and Biesemeyer customers can continue to obtain parts and service by calling 800-223-7278 or going to www.deltamachinery.com or www.biesemeyer.com.