Publications
Publications
- September 1988
- HBS Case Collection
Skil Corp.
Abstract
The portable electric power tool market in the United States was approximately $1.1 billion in 1979. There were about a dozen manufacturers competing in the U.S. market, of which five were U.S. companies. Skil was the third largest U.S. competitor. Skil was acquired by Emerson Electric in 1979. Skil was a turnaround situation from Emerson's perspective. The company faced intense competition from Black & Decker and emerging foreign competitors.
Keywords
Competition; Competitive Strategy; Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Strategy; Emerging Markets; United States
Citation
Porter, Michael E. "Skil Corp." Harvard Business School Case 389-005, September 1988.