<p> Contacts:</p><p>Lynn Snyder, Marketing Services Manager Channellock, Inc. 814/337-9227 [email protected] </p><p>Ryan Ankrom, SBC Public Relations 614/255-2859 [email protected]</p><p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p><p>CHANNELLOCK® ANNOUNCES 125TH ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY WINNER</p><p>MEADVILLE, Pa. (January 16, 2012) – Out of 47,521 entries, CHANNELLOCK® Nation member Matthew H. from Croydon, Pa., was selected as the winner of the 125th Anniversary Giveaway, earning him a CHANNELLOCK® tool cabinet filled with more than 80 CHANNELLOCK® tools. The giveaway was part of CHANNELLOCK’s 125 Days of Deals, commemorating its 125th year of manufacturing hand tools.</p><p>Starting July 18, 2011, CHANNELLOCK® Nation members and Facebook fans had access to limited-edition tools and special offers for 125 consecutive days. The 125th Anniversary Giveaway ran simultaneously with the daily deals as an exclusive to CHANNELLOCK® Nation members. </p><p>“Manufacturing pliers on American soil for 125 years is a milestone we wouldn’t have achieved without the support of our loyal customers,” said Lynn Snyder, marketing services manager at Channellock, Inc. “CHANNELLOCK® enthusiasts jumped at the chance by the thousands to enter for their chance. We congratulate Matthew, and wish him the best.”</p><p>The 125th Anniversary Giveaway is one example of exclusive opportunities offered to CHANNELLOCK® Nation members. Go to www.channellock.com/nation to become a member today.</p><p>Celebrating its 126th year of business, Channellock, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the manufacture of high-quality pliers and assorted hand tools. For more information on CHANNELLOCK® products, the company’s rich history, sales contacts and current news, visit CHANNELLOCK® at www.channellock.com.</p><p>###</p>