Extendable Pry Bar withstands more than 400 lb of force.

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Featuring forged alloy head that is adjustable to 14 angles and rotates 180°, GearWrench pry bar extends from 24 to 48 in. and offers indexing flexibility in head and length. Pry bar has lightweight tubular design and provides increased access in applications where lifting and shifting are required. Product targets technicians and tool users in automotive, construction, industrial, and steel industries.



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GearWrench® Introduces New 48-Inch Extendable Pry Bar



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BALTIMORE (June 16, 2009)-- GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand from Danaher Tool Group, today announced the availability of a new 48-inch extendable pry bar that offers superior access and leverage. The new GearWrench pry bar extends from 24 to 48 inches and functions like a standard pry bar while offering indexing flexibility in the head and length.

The new 48-inch extendable pry bar, which can withstand more than 400 pounds of force, features a forged alloy head that is adjustable to 14 angles and rotates 180 degrees. Technicians and tool users in the automotive, construction, industrial and steel industries benefit from the lightweight tubular design and increased access in applications where lifting and shifting are required.

"Our customers told us that job-site theft is a major problem when it comes to the longer pry bars," said Kenneth Escoe, vice president of marketing for GearWrench. "The GearWrench extendable pry bar literally reaches new lengths at 48 inches and provides users with the satisfaction of knowing they can store this tool securely in a drawer."

The 48-inch extendable pry bar is available through mobile tool drivers and industrial tool distributors. The extendable pry bar retails for $149-$159.

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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