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CHANNELLOCK, INC., LAUNCHES SECOND-GENERATION RESCUE TOOL #89 Designed by Firefighters, for Firefighters and First Responders
June 8 2009. MEADVILLE, Pa. — June 5, 2009 — Firefighters, first responders and EMTs now have another innovative, quality hand tool from CHANNELLOCK® to help them perform life-saving jobs in emergency situations – the #89 Rescue Tool. Launched on the heels of last year’s ground-breaking #88 Rescue Tool, CHANNELLOCK® utilized feedback from fire service professionals and enhanced the design and functionality for the #89.
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May 21 2009 CHANNELLOCK, INC., PROMOTES RYAN W. DEARMENT TO VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING, BOARD MEMBER

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May 21 2009. MEADVILLE, Pa. — May 21, 2009 — Ryan W. DeArment was named vice president of sales and marketing for Channellock, Inc., and appointed as a member of the board. Most recently, DeArment served as director of marketing for the 123-year-old hand tool manufacturer.
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May 20 2009 MEADVILLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR GARY WORTHINGTON WINS SEVENTH ANNUAL CHANNELLOCK SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST

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May 20 2009. Meadville, PA (May 14, 2009) – Meadville Area High School senior Gary Worthington has won the seventh annual Channellock, Inc. Senior Scholarship Essay Contest. Finishing in second place was Meadville Area High School senior Mark Mason and third place went to Meadville Area High School senior Sarah Maniates.
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May 19 2009 CHANNELLOCK® PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

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May 19 2009. MEADVILLE, Pa. — May 20, 2009 — Memorial Day is here again, and families are gearing up to go outside and enjoy the great weather. Channellock, Inc, a world leader in quality hand tools, is providing some tips to help with enjoying the weekend’s events and projects. Whether it is boating, fishing, camping, or even doing some work on that leaky pipe, check out these tips to make the weekend a little more manageable.
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Jan 29 2009 CHANNELLOCK® INTRODUCES NEW SCREWDRIVER, NUTDRIVER LINES

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Jan 29 2009. MEADVILLE, Pa. — Jan. 5, 2009 — Channellock, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of quality hand tools, has introduced 23 new and improved screwdrivers and nutdrivers to the CODE BLUE® line. The new tools are packed with functionality and manufactured with the same superior standards that CHANNELLOCK® embodies.
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Jan 28 2009 CHANNELLOCK® PRESENTA NUEVAS LÍNEAS DE DESTORNILLADORES Y DESARMADORES DE CAJA

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Jan 28 2009. MEADVILLE, Pa. — 5 de enero de 2009 — Channellock, Inc., un líder global en diseño y fabricación de herramientas manuales de alta calidad, ha incorporado 23 nuevos y mejorados destornilladores y desarmadores de caja a la línea CODE BLUE®. Las nuevas herramientas son extremadamente funcionales y se fabrican con los mismos estándares superiores encarnados por CHANNELLOCK®.
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Nov 24 2008 CHANNELLOCK’S #369CRFT® NAMED 2008 NECA SHOWSTOPPER Fish Tape Puller Recognized for Innovative Design

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Nov 24 2008. MEADVILLE, Pa. — Nov. 24, 2008 — The #369CRFT® lineman’s plier from CHANNELLOCK® was awarded the National Electrical Contractor Association’s (NECA) Showstopper Award at the 2008 NECA Show in Chicago. The #369CRFT® was featured at Channellock’s booth and selected by a committee of electrical contractors to receive the honor.
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Oct 28 2008 HIGH SAFETY MARKS EARN CHANNELLOCK® THE PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR SAFETY EXCELLENCE

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Oct 28 2008. MEADVILLE, Pa. — October 27, 2008 — Channellock, Inc., headquartered in Meadville, Pa., and known for its trademark blue-handled pliers, has been making quality hand tools since 1886. Today, more than 120 years later, CHANNELLOCK® is being recognized for something other than its top-of-the-line tools—its employee safety.
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Oct 1 2008 Channellock Appoints Erica L. Plyler as Corporate Controller

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Oct 1 2008. Meadville, Pa. (September 29, 2008) – Channellock Inc. has appointed Erica L. Plyler as the Corporate Controller.
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Sep 30 2008 CHANNELLOCK® TOOL TRADE-UP PROMOTIONS HELP LOCAL 4-H AND FFA CHAPTERS

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Sep 30 2008. Meadville, PA (Sept. 30, 2008) – As a result of its popular “Tool Trade-Up” promotion during the Crawford County Fair, Channellock, Inc. will donate much-needed funds to the Crawford County 4-H Fund, the Future Farmers of America Foundation.
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Sep 3 2008 CHANNELLOCK, INC., RECEIVES PATENTS FOR 369CRFT® LINEMEN’S PLIERS Fish Tape Puller Recognized for Unique Design

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Sep 3 2008. MEADVILLE, Pa. — September 3, 2008 — The United States Patent Office recently granted Channellock, Inc., two patents for the innovative design of the 369CRFT®, a linemen’s plier that packs six functionalities into one tool.
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Aug 25 2008 BRIAN STALLARD WINS FIFTH ANNUAL CHANNELLOCK FALCON AWARD Award Presented During a Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Barbara J

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Aug 25 2008. Meadville, PA (August 20, 2008) – Brian Stallard, part of the Labor Pool at Channellock, Inc., won the fifth annual Falcon Award during a sunset dinner cruise on the Barbara J in Conneaut Lake on Wednesday, August 20.
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Jul 31 2008 CHANNELLOCK® KICKS OFF ULTIMATE FOOTBALL CHALLENGE Hand Tool Manufacturer Celebrates Football Season With Tool Giveaway

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Jul 31 2008. MEADVILLE, Pa. — July 31, 2008 — With football season right around the corner, Channellock Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of quality hand tools, is helping kick off this American tradition with the “CHANNELLOCK® Football Challenge” sweepstakes.
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Jul 30 2008 CHANNELLOCK® ROLLS OUT THREE NEW HAND TOOLS New Products Fulfill Needs of Tradesmen and Professionals

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Jul 30 2008. MEADVILLE, Pa. — July 30, 2008 — Channellock, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of quality hand tools, introduced three new products in 2008 that embody the company’s tradition of more than 120 years of innovation. Firefighters and first responders now have a tool that they can call all their own – the #88 Rescue Tool designed by a firefighter. For plumbers, electricians and DIYers, the 6WCB WideAzz®, a smaller, easier-to-maneuver adjustable wrench, allows them to get the job done more quickly. Farming, automotive and HVAC professionals will welcome the 929, a larger snap ring plier that completes the line from CHANNELLOCK®.
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Jul 29 2008 CHANNELLOCK® LANZA TRES NUEVAS HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES Los nuevos productos satisfacen las necesidades de reparadores y profesionales

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Jul 29 2008. MEADVILLE, Pa. — 30 de julio de 2008 — Channellock, Inc., un líder global en diseño y fabricación de herramientas manuales de alta calidad, presentó en 2008 tres nuevos productos que encarnan la tradición de más de 120 años de innovación de la compañía. Bomberos y primeros intervinientes cuentan ahora con una herramienta que pueden considerar como propia, la herramienta de rescate #88, diseñada por un bombero. Para plomeros, electricistas y bricolajeros está la WideAzz® 6WCB, una llave ajustable más pequeña y fácil de manipular que les permitirá terminar el trabajo más rápidamente. Y los profesionales de la agricultura, la industria automotriz y calefacción, ventilación y aire acondicionado, recibirán cálidamente la 929, una pinza para anillos de retención más grande que complementa la línea de CHANNELLOCK®.
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Jul 24 2008 HIGH SAFETY MARKS EARN CHANNELLOCK® A NOMINATION FOR THE PA GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR SAFETY EXCELLENCE

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Jul 24 2008. MEADVILLE, Pa. — July 18, 2008 — Channellock, Inc., headquartered in Meadville, Pa., and known for its trademark blue-handled pliers, has been making quality hand tools since 1886. Today, more than 120 years later, CHANNELLOCK® is being recognized for something other than its top-of-the-line tools—its employee safety.
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Jun 2 2008 POPULAR MECHANICS AGAIN HONORS CHANNELLOCK® WITH TOP QUALITY AWARD

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Jun 2 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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Jun 1 2008 CHANNELLOCK® APPOINTS JULIA M. NAGLE AS SALES SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE

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Jun 1 2008. Channellock Inc. has appointed Julia Nagle as a Sales Support Representative. As Sales Support Representative, Nagle will be responsible for assisting the National Sales Manager, director of national accounts and domestic sales agencies in the selling process, becoming the key individual to support for all of Channellock’s promotional and selling programs. She would also aid in the preparation of sales presentations, eliminate redundant reporting and have daily proactive interaction with accounts.
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May 16 2008 Channellock Appoints Michele M. King as Communications and Training Manager

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May 16 2008. As Communications and Training Manager, King will be responsible for corporate communications, company tours and associate events. She will also conduct training needs assessments for workforce development. As a general Channellock liaison to local media of company news and awards, King will work closely with the sales and marketing staff to ensure Channellock’s standard for excellence is represented both professionally and correctly.
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May 16 2008 MAPLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR ZADA JOHNSON WINS SIXTH ANNUAL CHANNELLOCK® SENIOR ESSAY CONTEST SCHOLARSHIP

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May 16 2008. Meadville, PA (May 16, 2008) – Maplewood High School senior Zada Johnson, daughter of Lila and Todd Johnson, of Centerville, has won the sixth annual Channellock, Inc. Senior Essay Contest Scholarship. Finishing in second place was Cambridge Springs High School senior Tiffany Mosier and third place went to Maplewood High School senior Tamber Schaef.
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May 14 2008 CHANNELLOCK® INTRODUCES ONLINE PRESS ROOM Latest News and Images Instantly Available for Editors, Reporters

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May 14 2008. MEADVILLE, Pa. — May 1, 2008 — Today, Channellock, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality pliers and hand tools, launches its online press room – designed specifically with the needs of editors and reporters in mind – at www.channellockpressroom.com.
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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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Apr 13 2008 CHANNELLOCK® PRESENTA LAS NUEVAS PINZAS PARA ANILLOS DE EXTENSIÓN DE 10” PARA PROFESIONALES DE LA INDUSTRIA AUTOMOTRIZ, LA AGRICULTURA Y LA CONSTRUCCIÓN La 929 también está disponible en el juego de tres pinzas para anillos de retención RT-3

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Apr 13 2008. MEADVILLE, Pa. — 14 de abril de 2008 — Channellock, Inc., un líder global en diseño y fabricación de herramientas manuales de alta calidad, incorpora las pinzas para anillos de retención 929 de 10” a su variada línea de pinzas para propósitos especiales.
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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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Feb 11 2008 CHANNELLOCK, INC. PRESENTA LA HERRAMIENTA DE RESCATE PARA BOMBEROS Y PRIMEROS INTERVINIENTES Combina seis usos en una herramienta para hacer más con menos peso

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Feb 11 2008. MEADVILLE, Pa. — 12 de febrero de 2008 — La nueva herramienta de rescate #88 de CHANNELLOCK® es una revolucionaria herramienta multipropósito diseñada específicamente para bomberos, profesionales de respuesta a emergencias y policías.
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Nov 30 2007 CHANNELLOCK INC. LAUNCHES NEW SIX-INCH WIDEAZZ® ADJUSTABLE WRENCH Wrench Represents Latest Addition to Code Blue® Product Line

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Nov 30 2007. MEADVILLE, Pa. (November 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 29 2007 CHANNELLOCK, INC., LANZA NUEVA LLAVE AJUSTABLE WIDEAZZ® DE SEIS PULGADAS La llave constituye la adición más reciente a la línea de productos Code Blue®

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Nov 29 2007. MEADVILLE, Pa. (30 de noviembre de 2007) — En enero de 2008, CHANNELLOCK® lanzará otra adición a su línea de productos CODE BLUE ®, la llave ajustable de 6” WideAzz® (6WCB). La 6WCB se unirá a su hermana mayor, la 8WCB, como las llaves ajustables insignias de la línea.
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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 17 2007 REGLAS PARA PINZAS: LA SELECCIÓN DE LA PINZA CORRECTA PARA EL TRABAJO MARCA TODA LA DIFERENCIA

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Sep 17 2007. MEADVILLE, Pa. (18 de septiembre de 2007) – Es una situación muy común: estar parado en el pasillo de herramientas en el supercentro local de mejoras para el hogar, contemplando la miríada de herramientas y tratando de determinar cual es la correcta para el trabajo. Para profesionales y reparadores, la tarea es pan comido. Pero para el hombre de la calle, puede ser una experiencia desalentadora, con tantas marcas, tamaños, formas y funciones disponibles.
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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 21 2007 CHANNELLOCK, INC. INCORPORA DOS NUEVAS PINZAS PARA ANILLOS DE RETENCIÓN A SU LÍNEA DE PRODUCTOS

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May 21 2007. MEADVILLE, Pa. — 22 de mayo de 2007 — Channellock, Inc., el líder en diseño y fabricación de pinzas y herramientas manuales de alta calidad, ha incorporado a su variada línea de productos dos nuevas pinzas para anillos de retención. La #926 de 6 1/2” y la #927 de 8” ofrecen mejoras innovadoras con respecto a modelos anteriores.
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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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Apr 22 2007 CÓMO PROTEGERSE AL TRABAJAR CON HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES ESTE VERANO

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