IRWIN VISE-GRIP GrooveLock Pliers line Extended to include 16" and 20" pliers

(Huntersville, NC - September 1, 2006) -- The IRWIN® VISE-GRIP® GrooveLock Pliers line has been extended to include 16" and 20" pliers. Initially available in 8", 10" and 12" sizes, the 16" and 20" pliers will be a welcomed addition to this innovative product line. This line extension will complete the size range to meet all plumbing and electrical needs, such as gripping and tightening pipes and bolts.

IRWIN VISE-GRIP GrooveLock pliers are the fastest, most versatile groove joint pliers available

IRWIN VISE-GRIP GrooveLock pliers are the fastest, most versatile groove joint pliers available due to their patented Press-n-Slide button, double the available groove positions compared to other groove joint pliers and fifty percent faster adjusting than traditional groove joint pliers. The GrooveLock all-purpose jaw adjusts to grip flat, round, hex and square surfaces, making this tool ideal for any number of plumbing and electrical applications.

VISE-GRIP is the trusted brand of gripping tools for professional tradesmen, and delivers superior, professional-grade strength and durability because of its high-quality construction and innovative product design.

The IRWIN VISE-GRIP GrooveLock line of pliers can be found at home centers, hardware stores and industrial construction distributors. The suggested retail price of the 8", 10" and 12" pliers ranges from $17.99 to $24.99. The suggested retail price for the 16" GrooveLock is $49.99 and the 20" is $64.99.

IRWIN Industrial Tools includes a broad line of hand tools and power tool accessories including IRWIN® VISE-GRIP® locking tools, MARATHON® saw blades, QUICK-GRIP® clamping tools, SPEEDBOR® flat bits, STRAIT-LINE® marking tools, UNIBIT® step drill bits and HANSON® taps and dies. IRWIN Industrial Tools is a Newell Rubbermaid company.

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