IRWIN Industrial Tools(R) Adds Sparks in Daytona

Race fans were cheering and watching sparks fly this past weekend at the Pepsi 400 -- only they weren't in their seats, but outside the Daytona International Speedway. IRWIN Industrial Tools entertained fans by showcasing the strength and speed of their new IRWIN Marathon with Weldtec(TM) saw blade and hosting Larry Carter, Jamie McMurray's crew chief of #26 of the IRWIN Industrial Tools Roush Fenway Racing team. Carter greeted fans and assisted IRWIN in presenting the Central Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America a 10 x 12 storage shed to be used at Camp La-No-Che in Paisley, FL.

Robert Cox, a professional tradesman, built the structure to demonstrate the durability and speed of the new welded tooth saw blade, proving the IRWIN Marathon with WeldTec blade can Frame More Houses Faster(TM). Neil Eibeler, IRWIN Accessories President, Cox and Carter were pleased to present the shed to Ron A. Oats, Scout Executive for the Central Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America. The structure will be used to store equipment for the Camp's C.O.P.E (Challenging Outdoor Physical Experience) course.

Fans also viewed the saw blade go head-to-head against the competition during the "Accelerated Life Test." Both blades were put to the test by cutting through a "nasty sandwich" composed of 2 x 4 lumber, asphalt roofing shingle, 16 gauge metal plate and laminate flooring. The WeldTec blade with welded carbide teeth remained intact, while the competition was destroyed.

Jamie McMurray drives the IRWIN Marathon with WeldTec Ford Fusion displaying a special flames paint scheme on the #26 car. McMurray's performance signifies his second career NEXTEL Cup win and moves him up to the 13th position in the race for the chase. With only 8 races left before the chase for the cup, be sure to catch another exciting performance from the #26 this Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway at 4:15pm.

IRWIN Industrial Tools, a Newell Rubbermaid(R) 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 IRWIN(R), VISE-GRIP(R) locking tools, MARATHON(R) circular saw blades, QUICK-GRIP(R) clamping tools, SPEEDBOR(R) flat bits, STRAIT-LINE(R) marking tools, Unibit(R) step drill bits and HANSON(R) taps and dies.

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

Source: IRWIN Industrial Tools