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POPULAR MECHANICS AGAIN HONORS CHANNELLOCK® WITH TOP QUALITY AWARD
May 13 2008. MEADVILLE, Pa. – May 8, 2008 – For the second straight year, CHANNELLOCK® received an Editor’s Choice Award from Popular Mechanics. The leading science and technology magazine recognized the #88 Rescue Tool for outstanding achievement in new product design and innovation. The announcement was made at the 2008 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, Nev.
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Apr 14 2008 CHANNELLOCK® INTRODUCES NEW 10” SNAP RING PLIERS TO AUTOMOTIVE, AGRICULTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS

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Apr 14 2008. Channellock, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of quality hand tools, introduces the 10” 929 snap ring pliers to its diverse line of special purpose pliers.
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Mar 12 2008 Hirosky Geared for Citrus Slam

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Mar 12 2008. B.A.S.S. Bassmaster Elite Series angler Paul Hirosky is gearing up to fish in the Citrus Slam, held in Lake Wales, Fla., March 13-16. After two days on the water, Channellock-sponsored Hirosky is forecasting a successful showing. Last week, he weighed in with 16.6 pounds at the Sunshine Showdown on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg, Fla.
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Feb 28 2008 CHANNELLOCK® Hooks Paul Hirosky

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Feb 28 2008. Channellock, Inc., and professional bass angler Paul Hirosky announced today the continuation of their partnership for the B.A.S.S. Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament Trail. This is Hirosky’s third year on the Elite Series with Channellock as his principal sponsor.
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Feb 12 2008 CHANNELLOCK® Offers First Tool for Firefighters

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Feb 12 2008. The new #88 Rescue Tool from CHANNELLOCK® is a revolutionary new multi-use tool designed specifically for firefighters, EMTs and police officers.
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Nov 30 2007 Channellock, Inc. Launches New Six-inch WideAzz™

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Nov 30 2007. In January 2008, Channellock launches another addition to its Code Blue® product line — the WideAzz™ 6” adjustable wrench (6WCB). The 6WCB will join its big brother, the 8WCB, as the flagship adjustable wrenches of the line.
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Nov 14 2007 Ultimate Men’s Gift Site Selects Channellock As Exclusive Hand Tool Partner™

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Nov 14 2007. What gifts did you get for the man in your life’s last birthday, Father’s Day or holiday? A silly tie? Flimsy gift card? Smelly cologne? A new Web site can help take the pain away from guy gift-giving (and gift-getting). The ManCrib Registry (www.mancrib.com) features stuff men really want, such as electronics, footwear, housewares, sports memorabilia – and every man’s favorite – CHANNELLOCK BLUE® hand tools.
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Sep 18 2007 Selecting the Correct Plier?

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Sep 18 2007. It’s a situation all too familiar: standing in the tool aisle at the local home improvement supercenter, staring at the myriad of tools and trying to determine the right one to select. For professionals and tradesman, the task is a breeze. But for the average Joe, it can be a daunting experience – with so many brands, sizes, shapes and functions available.
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Sep 12 2007 CHANNELLOCK® Featured on Cool Tools

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Sep 12 2007. The DIY Network has announced that Channellock will be featured on the series premiere of Cool Tools, set to air on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22, at 8:30 p.m. EST.
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Jun 13 2007 Popular Mechanics Recognizes 420®

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Jun 13 2007. Anyone who’s serious about tools is familiar with Channellock pliers – the industry standard when it comes to quality, reliability and performance. With their distinctive CHANNELLOCK BLUE® handles, the family-owned Meadville, Pa.-based company enjoys a rich history that has lasted more than 120 years. And now the media is applying their stamp of approval – Popular Mechanics editors recently named Channellock’s 420® tongue-and-groove pliers as a 2007 Editor’s Choice award winner.
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May 22 2007 CHANNELLOCK® Releases New Snap Ring Pliers

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May 22 2007. Channellock, Inc., the leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality pliers and hand tools, has introduced two new snap ring pliers to its diverse product line. The 6 1/2” #926 and the 8” #927 offer innovative improvements over previous models.
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May 1 2007 Channellock Inc. Revamps Packaging Inserts

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May 1 2007. Home centers, retailers and dealers now have a new salesperson in the tool aisle. Channellock, Inc., the leader in manufacturing of high-quality pliers and hand tools, announced today that it has revamped its product packaging inserts. Designed with the end user’s convenience in mind, the reengineered packaging inserts feature a look consistent with the company’s “Work Hard. Sweat Blue.” advertising campaign.
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Apr 23 2007 Be Safe with Hand Tools This Summer

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Apr 23 2007. Summer’s nearly here, and that means the outdoors, baseball, swimming and barbeques. With the onset of summer, many people take advantage of the warmer weather to remodel a kitchen or bathroom and take care of those nagging weekend home improvement projects. And due to rising labor costs and a soft real estate market, more and more homeowners and do-it-yourselfers are making their own repairs to save money. Naturally, many different kinds of hand tools will play an important part of these summer projects. So keep a few common sense practices in mind when picking up that hammer, screwdriver or pair of pliers.
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Mar 8 2007 New Line of Wide-jaw Adjustable Wrenches

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Mar 8 2007. Channellock, Inc., is world-famous for its high-quality pliers and hand tools. The company now proudly introduces a brand new line of 12 adjustable wrenches, manufactured exclusively for Channellock in Spain. The line features four different wrench sizes and three different finishes – so there’s an adjustable wrench for every user and every job. The 12 wrenches join the #8WCB WideAzz™ 8” adjustable wrench that was introduced last year.
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Feb 15 2007 GS-3T Combines Four Tools in One Set

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Feb 15 2007. Channellock, Inc., has introduced a new tool set – the GS-3T – packing four essential tools into one convenient package. Each set contains three pairs of Channellock’s most popular tongue-and-groove pliers – the 426 (6 1/2”), 420® (9 1/2”) and 440® (12”). In addition to the pliers, the GS-3T also includes a new product for the company: a 16’ professional tape measure.
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Feb 5 2007 CHANNELLOCK® Enhances Most Popular Plier: The 420®

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Feb 5 2007. Channellock, Inc., announced today improvements to their flagship plier – the 420® tongue and groove plier. Originally introduced in 1933, the 420® is the standard by which all other tongue and groove pliers are judged. The 420® will now feature a wider, more substantial nose, providing a larger gripping surface area in addition to a stronger, longer-lasting tool. The design enhancements are being made on current shipments of the 420®.
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Jan 3 2007 Channellock Inc. Promotes Ryan W. DeArment to Director of National Accounts

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Jan 3 2007. Ryan W. DeArment has been promoted to the new position of director of national accounts for Channellock Inc. DeArment served most recently as special projects manager for the 121 year-old hand tool manufacturer.
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Nov 21 2006 DIY Network's Cool Tools to Feature Channellock Inc.

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Nov 21 2006. Channellock, Inc., the leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality pliers and hand tools, announced today that the nationally televised program, “Cool Tools” on the DIY Network, will film at the company’s headquarters in Meadville, Pa. next week.
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Sep 18 2006 CHANNELLOCK® Introduces #369CRFT Lineman's Plier

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Sep 18 2006. The new #369CRFT lineman’s plier from CHANNELLOCK® is the latest addition to a long line of quality hand tools designed with the professional electrician, cable technician and knowledgeable weekend wirer in mind.
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May 9 2006 CHANNELLOCK® Launches New WideAzz™ Adjustable Wrench

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May 9 2006. This summer, Channellock, Inc., will launch a new addition to its Code Blue® product line — the WideAzz™ 8” adjustable wrench (8WCB). This comes one year after the line’s introduction to market. The WideAzz™ is the only adjustable wrench in the Code Blue® product offering.
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May 1 2006 Channellock Inc. and SBC Public Relations Honored by the Public Relations Society of America

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May 1 2006. Channellock, Inc., and its agency-of-record, SBC Public Relations, recently received an “Award of Excellence” from the Central Ohio Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The award is part of the Chapter’s annual PRism Awards ceremony, the highest honor in public relations.
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Mar 6 2006 Channellock Inc. Celebrates 120 years

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Mar 6 2006. Channellock, Inc., the leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality pliers and hand tools, celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. Though 12 decades have passed since George B. DeArment founded the company in 1886, Channellock has remained steadfast in its commitment to its people and the community.
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Feb 7 2006 Channellock® Introduces New Air Brake Tool

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Feb 7 2006. The new CHANNELLOCK® #444 air brake tool promises to simplify the jobs of fleet maintenance technicians, tractor operators and regulatory compliance inspectors.
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Feb 3 2006 Channellock® Offers the Key to Any Locknut

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Feb 3 2006. The new #960 locknut plier from CHANNELLOCK® is the latest addition to a long line of quality hand tools designed with the professional electrician and knowledgeable weekend wirer in mind.
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