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): June 22, 1999 The Stanley Works (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Connecticut 1-5224 06-058860 (State or other	 (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number)	 Identification No.) incorporation) 1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, Connecticut 06053 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(860) 225-5111 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Exhibit Index is located on Page 4 Page 1 of 6 Pages Item 5. Other Events. 1. On June 22, 1999, The Stanley Works announced the appointment, effective July 19, of James M. Loree as Chief Financial Officer of the company. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) 20(i) Press Release dated June 22, 1999 announcing the appointment of James M. Loree as Chief Financial Officer of the company. Mr. Loree joins the company from GE Capital where he was the Vice President -- Finance and Strategic Planning for GE Capital's Auto Financial Services unit. Page 2 of 6 Pages 	 SIGNATURE 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, thereunto duly authorized THE STANLEY WORKS Date: June 22, 1999 By: Stephen S. Weddle Name: Stephen S. Weddle Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Page 3 of 6 Pages 	 EXHIBIT INDEX Current Report on Form 8-K Dated June 22, 1999 Exhibit No. Page 20(i)	 5 Page 4 of 6 Pages EXHIBIT 20(i) THE STANLEY WORKS NAMES JIM LOREE AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER NEW BRITAIN, CONN., JUNE 22, 1999 -- The Stanley Works (NYSE: "SWK") today announced the appointment of James M. Loree as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 19. Loree, 41, is Vice President -- Finance and Strategic Planning for GE Capital's Auto Financial Services unit, where he has helped lead a business repositioning and turnaround. During the 1990's, he has held senior finance positions including Vice President of Finance overseeing eight GE Capital operating units (assets totaling $35 billion) and Chief Financial Analyst -- GE Capital Services. He also held global leadership positions in corporate sourcing and trailer leasing. "We are very excited about the addition of Jim Loree to our team," said John M. Trani, Stanley Chairman and CEO. "He is a proven financial executive and business leader with experiences ranging from product management to corporate sourcing to financial planning and analysis in manufacturing and services businesses. Jim will help us achieve stability and discipline in our business processes while driving world-class analysis in all decisions. By combining Jim's abilities with the talents and industry experience of Theresa Yerkes, our Vice President and Controller, we have a powerful combination at the leadership level in Finance. On behalf of all Stanley associates, I would like to thank Theresa for her outstanding leadership, tireless efforts, and wise counsel while serving as Acting CFO." Loree joined GE's Financial Management Program in 1980 and was subsequently appointed to the company's audit staff. He progressed through numerous financial and operating positions before being named to his current position. Loree holds a B.A. in Economics from Union College. The Stanley Works, an S&P 500 company, is a worldwide supplier of tools, door systems and related hardware for professional, industrial and consumer use. Investor Contact	 Media Contact Gerard J. Gould	 Vance N. Meyer Director, Investor Relations Director, Communication & Public Affairs (860) 827-3833 office (860)827-3871 office (860) 658-2718 home (203)795-0581 home ggould@stanleyworks.com Page 5 of 6 Pages The Stanley Works corporate press releases are available on the company's internet web site at http://www.stanleyworks.com. Alternatively, they are available through PR Newswire's "Company News On-Call" service by FAX at 800-758-5804, ext. 874363 or on the internet at http://www.prnewswire.com. Page 6 of 6 Pages