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The hand tool industry was revolutionised on the 1st April 1963 by Stanley employee and inventor, Robert West. He introduced the Stanley Powerlock Tape Rule which featured the first slide locking mechanism with a coilable spring. The SlideLock Mechanism transformed the production of tape measures along with the introduction of Mylar coating which eliminates rust.