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GearWrench® Supports Student Technicians With The Launch of New Technical Education Program

New Product Sets Designed with the Student User in Mind

BALTIMORE (June 9, 2009)-- GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand from Danaher Tool Group, today announced the launch of a new Technical Education Program (TEP) to supply student technicians with GearWrench tool sets designed to set their careers on the right path without breaking the bank. The customized sets are equipped with the tools necessary to meet repair and service challenges in the automotive, heavy duty, diesel, machinery, and aviation fields. Each GearWrench TEP set features the innovation in speed, access and design that defines the GearWrench brand of hand tools.

The GearWrench TEP includes two introductory tool sets that include the fundamental tools required by most technical education curriculums. The basic sets, including a 121-piece introductory and 239-piece career builder, both come with a toolbox and tote tray. The career builder kit enables the student to expand with add-on products that offer flexibility as the student technician progresses through specialized training in a variety of fields. Add-ons include a 42-piece diesel, 39-piece auto body, 89-piece aviation, and a 46-piece HVAC sets.

In addition, the GearWrench TEP includes a variety of intermediate sets for advanced specialization including a 254-piece intermediate diesel, 294-piece intermediate auto body, and 148-piece intermediate aviation sets.

"The new GearWrench TEP offers professional tool features and innovation at a significant value to the student," said Kenneth Escoe, vice president of marketing for GearWrench. "GearWrench designs tools with the technician in mind and delivers superior products that help technicians work smarter, not harder. TEP provides students with access to the most innovative tools available early in their careers so they can grow their toolboxes as they increase their level of expertise."

Each set in the TEP offering has been designed to provide tool storage for sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers and more. All GearWrench TEP sets are guaranteed for life to be free of defects in material and workmanship. GearWrench TEP sets are available through mobile tool drivers and industrial distributors.

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About GearWrench
GearWrench is a premier hand tool brand from Danaher Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. Since the launch of the original patented 5-degree ratcheting wrench, the GearWrench brand has continuously led the industry with breakthroughs in pass-thru ratchets, sockets, screw/nut drivers, pliers and specialty tools. More than 70 million GearWrench products have been "Professionally Tested" throughout the world. Additional information about GearWrench is available online at www.gearwrench.com.

About Danaher
Danaher, a diversified technology leader, designs, manufactures and markets innovative products and services with strong brand names and significant market positions. Driven by strong core values and a foundation provided by the Danaher Business System, Danaher's associates are pursuing a focused strategy aimed at creating a Premiere Global Enterprise. Additional information about Danaher is available online at www.danaher.com.



 


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