FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Peter Harper
VP Strategic Marketing
212-431-6100, ext. 267
p.harper@generaltools.com

GENERAL TOOLS ANNOUNCES NEW “HAWK” RATCHET ACTION PIPE WRENCH

One Handed Ratcheting Operation Makes Jobs Easier.

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General Tools & Instruments Company, LLC, a major supplier of specialty tools for the Plumbing, HVAC, and Hardware tools markets, announces the release of its new ratchet action pipe wrench. This new wrench, brand named “Hawk” for its talon style pipe grip, enables one-handed operation for fitting, adjusting, ratcheting, torquing and removal.

The “Hawk” features a spring-loaded jaw allowing fast ratchet action and self adjustment to different pipe sizes. The jaw itself is a patented 3-point design which provides an extra strong grip for increased torque and the convenient thumb handle allows for quick disengagement. The handle is also designed with a molded-in valve shut-off key wrench.

“We are excited about the expansion of the General Tools product line,” said Joe Ennis, President and CEO of General. “With our new product developments and our recent corporate acquisitions General renews its commitment of providing new and unique product offerings on a continual basis.”

About General Tools & Instruments Company

Headquartered in New York City for more than 85 years, General Tools is the industry leader in specialty tools and instruments. Its recent acquisition of Mannix Instruments, a manufacturer of high-quality handheld electronic test and measurement equipment, has expanded General’s product line to include over 2,000 precision tools and instruments. This vast array of products is widely used by consumers, contractors, woodworkers, hobbyists, electricians, plumbers and professionals in industrial maintenance, HVAC/R installation and inspection, occupational health & safety and home inspection.

For further information about General Tools & Instruments and its products, visit www.generaltools.com.

You can also call 1-800-697-8665 or email sales@generaltools.com.

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Attn. Publishers: Please send all sales leads to Peter Harper, VP Strategic Marketing
General Tools & Instruments • 80 White Street • New York, NY 10013-3567 • USA
Phone: 212-431-6100 x267; Fax: 212-431-6499
Email: p.harper@generaltools.com
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