Hilti X-U Universal FastenerUniversal and Innovative

TULSA, Okla. - September 21, 2007 - A simple fastening solution for all building trades, the new Hilti X-U Universal Fastener delivers peak performance in both standard or high strength concrete and steel base materials. It is suitable for countless demanding applications, including fastening wood, wall ties and installing suspended components to concrete or steel.

With a fully knurled nail tip spanning 22 millimeters (3/4 inch) on all fastening lengths, the X-U achieves a reliable hold at reduced penetration depths. The twist design of the knurling results in a "screwup" effect when using the nail, which helps ensure a secure hold and high loading capacity on steel. Shorter fasteners and less powerful cartridges can be used, resulting in lower recoil, lower costs and easier use.

X-U Universal Fastener

In addition, the X-U fasteners' fully-knurled point, thicker shank and high material hardness allows higher application limits on steel and increased fastening consistency in hard concrete. Due to its extreme rigidity, the fastener resists bending when penetrating even the hardest base material.

For quick and secure fastenings anywhere on the jobsite, the pre-assembled Hilti X-U fasteners offer a full line of collated fasteners for rapid fastening, greater convenience and increased efficiency.

For more information on the Hilti X-U Fastener or other Hilti fastening tools, please contact Hilti Customer Service. From the U.S., call Hilti, Inc., at 1-800-879-8000 or visit www.us.hilti.com; from Canada, call Hilti (Canada) Corporation at 1-800-363-4458 or visit www.ca.hilti.com.

About Hilti, Inc.
Hilti is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of quality, innovative and specialized tools and fastening systems for the professional user. With more than 1,000 highly trained Hilti account managers and engineers throughout North America and an additional 1,900 Hilti employees nationwide, Hilti expertise covers the areas of powder actuated fastening, drilling and demolition, diamond coring and cutting, measuring, firestopping, screw fastening, adhesive and mechanical anchoring, and strut and hanger systems.

Carla Biggs
(918) 252-6265
carla.biggs@hilti.com

Renee Robinson
(816) 460-3027
rrobinson@nicholsonkovac.com