ST. PAUL, Minn., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Pentair (NYSE: PNR) today
announced that the editors of four national publications have recently
recognized eight Porter-Cable and Delta tools for their superior performance,
features, and value.
Popular Mechanics awarded Porter-Cable's Model 9884 19.2-Volt cordless
drill its Editor's Choice award (February 2000 issue). Today's Homeowner
named Porter-Cable's Model 9845 cordless saw as one of its Best New Products
of 2000 (February 2000 issue). American Woodworker selected Porter-Cable's
Model 7529 Plunge Router as an Editor's Choice (February 2000 issue) and named
Delta's Model 22-560 and Model 22-540 Type 2 portable planers as Editor's
Choice and Best Buy, respectively (April 2000 issue). Tools of the Trade
named Porter-Cable's Model 7529 Plunge Router as its favorite among seven
plunge routers tested (January/February 2000 issue), and chose Porter-Cable's
line of 19.2-Volt cordless tools for its Editor's Choice award (May/June 2000
issue).
"We're pleased that the editor's of these fine publications have chosen
Porter-Cable and Delta tools for the superior value they represent," said Jack
Garlock, president of Pentair's Porter-Cable and Delta tool businesses. "The
selection of our products for these prestigious awards reflects our ongoing
commitment to build quality and innovation into every tool we make."
"Every year we give our Editor's Choice award for innovation and for
providing new tools that improve the way we all work," said Rick Schwolsky,
Editor of Tools of the Trade. "We've selected Porter-Cable this year for its
leadership in cordless technology by developing its new 19.2-Volt line of
cordless tools."
Porter-Cable is a leading manufacturer of portable electric and cordless
power tools, air nailers/staplers/compressors, and related accessories for the
woodworking, commercial/residential construction, plumbing, and electrical
markets. Delta manufactures general-purpose stationary woodworking machinery,
select contractor tools, homeshop products, and accessories for cabinet, case
goods and furniture makers; commercial, residential, and industrial
construction; and do-it-yourself/homeshop retailers. Porter-Cable and Delta
are headquartered in Jackson, Tennessee, with manufacturing facilities in
Jackson and Tupelo, Mississippi.
Pentair (http://www.pentair.com ) is a diversified manufacturer operating
in three principal markets: professional tools and equipment, water and fluid
technologies, and electrical and electronic enclosures. The company employs
14,000 people in more than 50 locations around the world.
| CONTACT: |
Mark Cain of Pentair, Inc., 651-639-5278; or Todd Langston of |
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Porter-Cable/Delta, 901-394-0697. |
SOURCE Pentair, Inc.
CONTACT: Mark Cain of Pentair, Inc., 651-639-5278; or Todd Langston of
Porter-Cable/Delta, 901-394-0697/