Huntersville, NC (November 15, 2007) - BernzOmatic®, a leading global manufacturer of hand-held torches and accessories, today introduces the latest must-have tool for job sites and home workshops - the BernzOmatic Hardware Lighter, a lighter that's flexible and tough enough for any job.
What makes the BernzOmatic Hardware Lighter so useful for home improvement and professional jobs is its flexible stem. Its ability to maneuver into virtually any tight space makes it ideal for lighting a manual start torch or a pilot light. Its flame is windproof, so whether the job is indoors or out, it will stay lit for as long as needed. The handle has a soft grip that is made to last, and the lighter is refillable for longevity of use. In fact, the BernzOmatic Hardware Lighter comes with a bonus fuel refill.
The BernzOmatic Hardware Lighter
"A lighter is one of those tools that isn't necessarily thought of as a must-have - until now," said Nick Morrisroe, VP, marketing, BernzOmatic. "The flexibility and utility of this lighter makes it useful indoors or out, for any job, any place. It's not your typical lighter; this one should become part of your tool arsenal."
The BernzOmatic Hardware Lighter is ideal to have on hand on the job site and in any workshop. Typical uses include lighting manual start torches, relighting pilot lights, lighting gas stoves and fireplaces, and lighting a grill or fire. It is available for purchase at home improvement and hardware stores nationwide.
About BernzOmatic®
In 1876, Otto Bernz founded the Otto Bernz Co. in Newark, N.J. to sell plumbers' tools, furnaces, and torches. The company was renamed BernzOmatic in 1940, and has since been recognized as a highly respected global brand, focusing on manufacturing and marketing best-in-class hand held torches and accessories for professionals and consumers. BernzOmatic, an affiliate of Newell Rubbermaid Inc (NYSE: NWL), continues to drive consumer innovation with outdoor living and leisure time products such as outdoor patio heaters and flexible lighters. For more information about BernzOmatic and its products, please call 1-800-654-9011, or visit www.bernzOmatic.com <www.bernzomatic.com.
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Christina Sorbello
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