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Brian Hoyt, SBC Advertising 614.255.3258 [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHANNELLOCK INC. INTRODUCES NEW XTRA SLIM JAW ADJUSTABLE

MEADVILLE, Pa. (April 7, 2015) – Channellock Inc., a family- owned and -operated plier and hand manufacturer, proudly introduces a brand new line of Xtra Slim Jaw adjustable wrenches, manufactured exclusively for Channellock. The line features two different sizes and a variety of features to help the professional or serious DIYer get the job done.

Highlights of this new line include:

 6” and 8” wrench sizes  Xtra Slim Jaws are 40 percent thinner than a regular wrench of the same size  Xtra Slim 3/16” jaws for extra reach and maximum accessibility  Up to 20 percent greater jaw capacity – supporting larger nuts and bolts  Super-wide opening that allows users to tackle big jobs with a compact wrench  Four-thread knurl and non-protruding jaws provide greater capacity for improved performance in confined areas  Signature CODE BLUE® grips designed for durability and comfort  Properly balanced to avoid weak points in the wrench  Jaws imprinted with standard and metric measurement scales

“The introduction of our new Xtra Slim Jaw adjustable wrenches brings new features and a new level of versatility to an already outstanding assortment of wrenches,” said Ryan DeArment, vice president of sales and marketing. “We design all of our with tradesmen, professionals and serious DIYers in mind. The innovative design of these wrenches offers extra reach and versatility without sacrificing the quality and reliability that CHANNELLOCK is known for.”

For more information, visit www.channellock.com.

About Channellock Inc. Channellock Inc. is a worldwide leader in the manufacture of high-quality and assorted hand tools, including the iconic, American-made CHANNELLOCK® tongue-and-groove plier, which can be found in hardware stores, retailers, and workshops around the world. Founded by George B. DeArment in 1886, the Meadville, Pennsylvania-based company is now in its fifth generation of family ownership and operation. For more information on CHANNELLOCK® products, the company’s rich history, sales contacts and current news, visit www.channellock.com. To stay connected with Channellock Inc., like CHANNELLOCK® on Facebook, join CHANNELLOCK® Nation, or follow CHANNELLOCK® on Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

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