The IRWIN QUICK-GRIP XP promises to be the Most Powerful One-Handed Bar ClampPerhaps the Only Clamp You'll Ever Need

Huntersville, NC (March 31, 2006) - IRWIN Industrial Tools® introduces the QUICK-GRIP XP bar clamp and spreader, the most powerful, versatile one-handed bar clamp available. The XP combines the convenience and ease of one-handed clamps with the clamping power of traditional clamps, making glue-ups and holding easier and faster than ever.

The QUICK-GRIP XP bar clamp and spreader, the most powerful, versatile one-handed bar clamp available.

"With the reinforced I-Beam design and 550 lbs of one-handed force, it's twice as strong as other QUICK-GRIP one-handed bar clamps," said product manager, Charles Hart," and is guaranteed to stand up to the toughest applications."

To professional woodworkers and serious woodworking hobbyists, QUICK-GRIP is the brand of holding and clamping tools that makes woodworking projects easier because of their superior convenience, versatility and reliability. The new QUICK-GRIP XP -- perhaps the only clamp you'll ever need.

Available at retail hardware and industrial construction stores in the following sizes: 6", 12", 18", 24" and 36". The IRWIN QUICK-GRIP XP one-handed bar clamps range in price from $19.99 to $34.99 depending on size.

About IRWIN The IRWIN Industrial Tool Company® manufactures and distributes professional-grade hand tools and power tool accessories worldwide for trade professionals who demand superior performance and durability on the job. IRWIN Industrial Tools brand portfolio features user-preferred category leaders such as VISE-GRIP® locking tools, MARATHON® circular saw blades, QUICK-GRIP® clamping tools, SPEEDBOR® flat bits, STRAIT-LINE® marking tools, Unibit® step drill bits and HANSON® taps and dies. IRWIN Industrial Tool products are available wherever professional tools are sold.

For more information about IRWIN's line of hand tools and power tool accessories,
call 1-800-GO IRWIN
or visit www.irwin.com.