TULSA, Okla. - September 19, 2007 - For increased jobsite safety, consistent fastening and reduced touch up work, the new Hilti X-76 Punch Through Resistant (PTR) fastening tool features an innovative piston brake system designed to resist "punch through" when the steel beam is missed during fastening.

Ideal for fastening metal deck to structural steel or metal joist (minimum 1/4-inch thick), the compact, durable and lightweight X-76 is perfect for quickly wind tacking and fastening multi-level erections. Capable of driving fasteners at the average rate of 600 per hour, the system provides high quality, consistent fastening while providing maximum safety for users and bystanders and reducing the amount of touch up work needed. Additionally, the Hilti X-76 is easy to assemble and disassemble, requiring no tools, to help save you more time and money.

X-76 Fastening Tool

Covered under the Hilti Lifetime Service, the X-76 PTR fastening tool will be serviced quickly and reliably, if needed, with no additional cost for two years. During the lifetime repair cost limit, which begins after the two-year no cost period, the tool will have a maximum repair cost of no greater than 30 percent of the tool's then-current list price. Once the tool is repaired, it receives an additional six months of no cost service. The lifetime manufacturer's warranty covers the tool against manufacturer defects for the life of the tool.*

For more information on the Hilti X-76 PTR or other Hilti fastening systems, 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.

*Some limitations apply. Contact Hilti for details.

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