Wilson Tool International Expands Global Sales Force with Launch of Wilson Tool South Africa (Pty) Ltd. in Johannesburg.


WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINN. (July 15, 2009) - Wilson Tool International, the world's largest independent manufacturer of tooling systems for punch presses, press brakes and punch and die components for the stamping industry, announced today it has opened a new office in Johannesburg, South Africa. The new office will serve Wilson Tool customers in South Africa and surrounding regions.

"Wilson Tool is committed to serving our customers around the world with innovative tooling solutions that help achieve lean manufacturing goals," said Bob Haskins, president, Wilson Tool. "We see great opportunity in South Africa as a new market for our products and look forward to expanding our reach in the region."

Simon Penney has been appointed general manager of the Johannesburg office and will oversee operations in South Africa, including offering a full range of tooling solutions, sales and support.

Effective immediately, customers in South Africa may contact Wilson Tool at:
Wilson Tool South Africa Limited

Rynhurst Business Park

156 Pretoria Road

Rynfield

Benoni

1501

Gauteng

Republic of South Africa

Tel: +27 877 217 875

Fax: 086 657 8629

E-mail: simon.penney@wilsontool.com

About Wilson Tool

Since 1966, Wilson Tool International® (www.wilsontool.com) has been a leading provider of tooling solutions that enhance the performance of sheet metal fabricating machinery worldwide. Wilson Tool is the world's largest independent manufacturer of tooling systems for punch presses, press brakes and punch and die components for the stamping industry. Products are manufactured at the company's world headquarters in White Bear Lake, Minn., USA, at their European facility in Swindon, England, and their site in Shanghai, China, which serves a growing customer base in that region. Wilson Tool's network of sales engineers and international distributors operate in virtually every industrialized nation around the globe.

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