Hand-Held Cable Cutter features ergonomic, molded grips.

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Able to cut copper and aluminum cables up to 2/0 AWG, 727M Cable Cutter has molded grips with hard underside for strength and soft, slip-resistant, ergonomic outside for comfort. Grip width optimizes load bearing area to facilitate handling, and hot riveted joint provides smooth opening/closing action. Product uses forged steel blanks that are heat-treated and precision-ground for extended life and cutting capability. Black oxide finish provides additional safeguard against rust.



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Greenlee Offers New Hand-Held Cable Cutter with Extra-Wide Molded Grips



ROCKFORD, Ill. February 27, 2008 -Greenlee, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, now offers a hand-held cable cutter with molded grips that feature a hard underside for strength and a soft, slip-resistant, ergonomic outside for increased comfort. The grips on the 727M are also designed with extra-width to provide a larger load bearing area that makes it easier on the hands. While users can feel the difference that the softer, wider grips provide, Greenlee will still make the original 727 cable cutter available. These tools easily cut copper and aluminum cables up to 2/0 AWG (70 mm²).

Both the 727M and the 727 cable cutting tools use the same forged steel blanks that are heat treated and precision ground to provide long life and easy cutting. The hot riveted joint provides a smooth opening and closing action while the rust-resistant black oxide finish provides additional safeguards against rust.

For more information on the new cable cutter or other products from Greenlee, a Textron company, call 1-800-435-0786 or visit www.greenlee.com.

Greenlee is known as a global leader in the professional tool category. The Rockford, Illinois-based company develops high quality innovative products distinguished by customer-driven design and differentiated by supply chain excellence. Greenlee also leverages its powerful brands such as Tempo, Fairmont, and Klauke in the electrical, construction and maintenance markets worldwide. More information is available at www.greenlee.com.

Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a $13.2 billion multi-industry company operating in 34 countries with approximately 44,000 employees. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Fluid & Power, Textron Systems and Textron Financial Corporation. More information is available at www.textron.com.

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