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Mar 4, 2024With a lifting capacity of up to 330 lbs., the IRWIN® QUICK-LIFT™ Construction Jack can be used for a variety of tasks to assist trade professionals on the jobsite Trade professionals can...
Jul 14, 2022Designed for the hardworking tradesperson, newly launched IRWIN tape measures are double-sided and made for heavy-duty use, with up to 17-Ft. of MAX Reach*TOWSON, Md., July 14, 2022 – IRWIN®, a leader in hand tools and power tool accessories and a Stanley Black & Decker brand (NYSE: SWK), today announced the launch of...
Nov 9, 2021IRWIN Bits REIGN SUPREME™ with 3X Longer Life* on the JobsiteTOWSON, Md., November 9, 2021 - IRWIN®, the leader in hand tools and power tool accessories, announced today the launch of SPEEDBOR SUPREME™ self-feed bits and auger bits. The new line of...
Sep 15, 2021Learn From The Pros: America’s favorite contractor Tom Silva and This Old House Editor Chris Ermides will join IRWIN spokesperson Jillian Shute for a livestream conversation on Sept.17 about the benefits of pursuing a career in the tradesTOWSON, Md., September 15, 2021 – IRWIN®, the leader in hand tools and power tool accessories, today announced a partnership with This Old House in honor of the 10th anniversary of National...
Mar 25, 2021IRWIN Recognized for Innovative Solutions Across Hand ToolsTOWSON, MD (March 25, 2021) – IRWIN announced today that it has been awarded a Popular Mechanics 2021 Tool Award, which spotlight the year’s best tool and storage solutions delivering reliable...
Apr 1, 2020Redesigned SPEEDBOR® Spade Bits Deliver 2X Longer Life* and 2X Faster Holes*TOWSON, MD (April 1, 2020) – IRWIN, a leading manufacturer of innovative hand tools and power tool accessories, announces the launch of its newly redesigned IRWIN SPEEDBOR® Spade Bits....
Nov 25, 2019New Sets are Visibly Better™ For Easy Access and OrganizationIRWIN®, a leading manufacturer of innovative hand tools and power tool accessories, announces the launch of its next generation sets that are VISIBLE, STACKABLE, and ACCESSIBLE. The sets are...
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Sep 16, 2019New Bi-Metal Reciprocating Saw Blades Offer Added Strength and Longer Blade Life
TOWSON, MD (September 16, 2019) – IRWIN®, a leading manufacturer of innovative hand tools and power tool accessories, announces the launch of its next generation Bi-Metal Reciprocating Saw...
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Sep 25, 2017Innovative, Flexible, Multi-Tool Designs for Added Comfort and Torque Now Available
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. [July 25, 2017] – IRWIN® Tools, a leading manufacturer of innovative hand tools and power tools accessories for more than a century, has announced a comprehensive screwdriver...
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Sep 28, 2016New Screwdrivers Provide Flexible, Multi-Tool Designs
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. [September 28, 2016] – IRWIN® Tools, a leading manufacturer of hand tools, announces the launch of four new innovations to its Performance Series Screwdriver Family....
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Sep 28, 2016New Screwdrivers Provide Flexible, Multi-Tool Designs
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. [September 28, 2016] – IRWIN® Tools, a leading manufacturer of hand tools, announces the launch of four new innovations to its Performance Series Screwdriver Family....
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Jul 12, 2016New Saw Blades with WeldTec® Technology Offer Superior Durability and Blade Life
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. [July 12, 2016] – IRWIN® Tools, a leading manufacturer of hand tools and power tool accessories, announces the launch of its next generation WeldTec® Circular Saw Blade...
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Oct 13, 2015New Features Increase Speed, Durability and Ease-of-Use
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. [October 13, 2015] – IRWIN Tools, who has manufactured chalk reels designed with the end-user in mind for more than 50 years, today announces new advancements to its STRAIT-LINE®
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Nov 18, 2014Competition awards one grand prize winner with a 2015 Ford F-150 Truck and nine monthly winners with up to $250 in prizes
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. [November 18, 2014] – IRWIN® Tools, founder of the annual National Tradesmen Day, has expanded efforts to raise awareness and appreciation for trade professionals by...
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Sep 9, 2014Premium Hand Tool Brand Releases Latest Pliers Innovations Featuring Best-in-Class Cutting Power and Ergonomics
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. [Sept 9, 2014] – IRWIN® Tools, a leading manufacturer of hand tools and power tool accessories, has expanded the VISE-GRIP® category with a variety of new cutting pliers...
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Jul 30, 2014Brand Now Offers the Broadest Line of Impact Accessories in the Market
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. [July 30, 2014] - - With more than 90 percent of tradesmen using impact drivers on a daily or weekly basis*, IRWIN® Tools is introducing the second phase of its Impact...
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Aug 21, 2013IRWIN Tools Night Race Weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway Kicks Off National Tradesmen Day Activities
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 21, 2013) – With the summer classic IRWIN® Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) just days away, IRWIN Tools has a number of initiatives planned across the...
Aug 20, 2013HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 20, 2013) – IRWIN Tools is serious about celebrating our nation's professional tradesmen – the backbone of our great nation. On August 24, as part of the fourth...
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Jun 3, 2013National Tradesmen Day Seeks to Close Skills Gap by Elevating Skilled Trades and Thanking America’s Tradesmen
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (June 3, 2013) — America has a problem on its hands—one caused by a shortage of people willing to work with their hands. Manpower’s newly released talent shortage survey...
May 20, 2013New Knives Offer Unprecedented Locking Features, Durability and Design InnovationsHUNTERSVILLE, N.C. [5/20/13] — Across all trades, there is a common tool in every tradesman’s tool bag – a utility knife. Utility knives come in various shapes and sizes and are used to cut...
Apr 29, 2013IRWIN’S Quest to Ignite Discussion and Build Awareness for America’s “Real Working Hands” Continues During the Third Annual National Tradesmen DayHUNTERSVILLE, N.C., April 29, 2013 – IRWIN Tools encourages all Americans to make plans to recognize and thank professional tradesmen – the men and women who are the backbone of this great...
Apr 26, 2013Phase 1 Launch of IRWIN’s New Line Includes Screwdriving Bits, Nutsetters, Socket Adapters, and Bit HoldersUNTERSVILLE, N.C. [April 26, 2013] — As professional tradesmen continually seek power tool accessories that stand up on the toughest jobsites and help them do their jobs better, faster, or...
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Apr 24, 2013SkillsUSA Students Competing in State Competitions for Carpentry, Cabinetmaking, Electrical Construction Wiring, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal Receive IRWIN’s Support
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Apr 24, 2013) — High school and college students preparing for a career in trade and technical occupations received over 4,000 tool sets from IRWIN Tools – a world-class...
Mar 5, 2013IRWIN to Visit Local Jobsites and Personally Thank Tradesmen by Providing Race Tickets to BMS’s Spring Cup WeekendHUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (March 5, 2013) – IRWIN® Tools, proud sponsor of the showdown under the lights, the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, is once again giving back to the skilled...
Jan 8, 2013Versatile Bits Drill through a Variety of Materials at the Same TimeHUNTERSVILLE, N.C. [Jan. 8, 2013] — Toting around different types of bits for different drilling tasks can be cumbersome, so every professional tradesman needs a single bit that’s capable of...
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Sep 21, 2012IRWIN Tools Leads Effort to Honor Tradesmen with “Appreciation Events” in Dozens of Cities Across America
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Sept 21, 2012 – From New York City to Dallas, Chicago to Charlotte and down to Key West, professional tradesmen are being honored in cities and towns across America today on...
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Sep 17, 2012“National Tradesmen Day” Aims to Thank Professional Tradesmen, Boost Appreciation for Jobs Related to America’s Skilled Trades
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Sept 17, 2012 – America has a shortage of professional tradesmen. According to ManpowerGroup’s 2012 report, our nation’s number one category of the hardest jobs to fill...
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Aug 21, 2012Mammoth IRWIN Tools Night Race Weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway Kicks Off Host of Activities to Show Appreciation for the Country’s Real Working Hands
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 21, 2012) – With the IRWIN® Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) just days away, IRWIN Tools has numerous initiatives planned across the country to...
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May 23, 2012Tool Manufacturer Gives 50 Tickets to Local Soapbox Derby Racers for Bristol Dragway’s Thunder Valley Nationals on Father’s Day Weekend
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (May 23, 2012) – IRWIN® Tools has been involved in motorsports for many years, but this past weekend in Morganton, NC, the leader in hand tool and power tool accessories...
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May 9, 2012IRWIN Tools Invites the Nation to Honor “The Real Working Hands that Build America and Keep it Running Strong”
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., May 9, 2012 – The second annual National Tradesmen Day will be held on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, and IRWIN® Tools, a world-class manufacturer of a broad line of professional...
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May 8, 2012Track Listens to Fans; New Surface Will be Ready for IRWIN Tools Night Race
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (May 8, 2012) – IRWIN® Tools, proud sponsor of the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, applauds track management for making modifications to the world’s...
May 3, 2012IRWIN’s Marples Sub-Brand Now Includes New Circular Saw Blades and Chisels for Fine Woodworking, Finish Carpentry, and General Construction WorkHUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (5/3/12) – IRWIN® Tools, a global manufacturer and distributer of a broad line of professional-grade hand tools and power tool accessories, continues the rich heritage of its...
Mar 30, 2012UNTERSVILLE, N.C. (March 30, 2012) – IRWIN® Tools, a global manufacturer and distributor of a broad line of professional-grade hand tools and power tool accessories, recently introduced a...
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Mar 13, 2012IRWIN Visits Local Jobsites to Personally Thank Tradesmen by Providing Race Tickets to BMS’s Spring Cup Weekend
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (March 13, 2012) – IRWIN® Tools, proud sponsor of the summer classic IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, surprised deserving tradesmen with grandstand ticket...
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Nov 16, 2011
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (16, de noviembre de 2011) – IRWIN® Tools, fabricante de primer nivel de una amplia línea de herramientas manuales y accesorios para herramientas eléctricas profesionales,...
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Nov 16, 2011
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 16, 2011) – IRWIN® Tools, a world-class manufacturer of a broad line of professional hand tools and power tool accessories, recently extended its online services for...
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Nov 13, 2011Significant Improvements in the Level Category Take IRWIN to a New Level Without Compromising Accuracy
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (November 13, 2011) - In IRWIN® Tools’ quest to innovate the levels and squares category, the brand introduces a new comprehensive range of levels loaded with features...
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Sep 1, 2011IRWIN Tools Honors America’s Tradesmen with THE OPENING BELL Ceremony at the New York Stock ExchangeWall Street Event is Prelude to Inaugural “National Tradesmen Day” on September 16
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 1, 2011) - America’s tradesmen were the honored guests on Wall Street today during the ringing of THE OPENING BELLSM at the New York Stock Exchange, thanks to IRWIN®...
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Aug 22, 2011From the Ringing of Wall Street’s Opening Bell to Saluting Tradesmen at Bristol Motor Speedway, IRWIN Tools Rolls Out the Red Carpet as the Inaugural National Tradesmen Day Approaches on September 16
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 22, 2011) - America’s tradesmen roll up their sleeves every day to build new roads; repair our cars, trucks and planes; and cool and heat our homes — oftentimes...
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Aug 22, 2011IRWIN Tools Executives to Visit Wall Street to Show their Support for America’s Tradesmen
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (August 22, 2011) - IRWIN® Tools, a brand of Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. (NYSE: NWL), and a global manufacturer and marketer of a broad line of professional-grade hand tools and...
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Jun 30, 20112011 SkillsUSA National Automotive Service Technology Champion Wins Behind-the-Scenes Look into NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Racing at the IRWIN Tools Night Race
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., JUNE 30, 2011 — San Luis Obispo High School’s Michael Mullen proved he was the top automotive technician last week in Kansas City after he became the national...
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Jun 30, 20112011 SkillsUSA National Automotive Service Technology Champion Wins Behind-the-Scenes Look into NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Racing at the IRWIN Tools Night Race
LACONIA, N.H., JUNE 30, 2011 — Lakes Region Community College’s Adam Minihan proved he was the top automotive technician last week in Kansas City after he became the national first-place...
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Jun 13, 2011Hands-on Construction Project at SkillsUSA to Benefit El Centro’s Academy for Children
KANSAS CITY, MO., JUNE 13, 2011 — IRWIN® Tools, a long-time sponsor of the SkillsUSA National Championship and Convention to be held in Kansas City, invites competitors and convention attendees...
Apr 11, 2011Huntersville, N.C., [April 11, 2011] — IRWIN® Tools, a world-class manufacturer and marketer of a broad line of professional hand tools and power tool accessories, introduces a complete line of...
Apr 11, 2011Huntersville, N.C. [April 11, 2011] — A dull utility blade on the job isn’t going to cut it – literally – and it creates frustration, unwanted delays, and loss of productivity for...
Mar 20, 2011UK/Ireland’s Ultimate Tradesman Challenge Champion Defeats Five Competitors From Around the World and Takes Home a Cash Prize of $10,000Bristol, Tenn., March 20, 2011 — England’s Daniel Shepherd, of Halifax, became the World’s Ultimate Tradesman today, and the winner of $10,000 during the IRWIN® Tools Ultimate Tradesman...
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Mar 8, 2011The World Champion will get a Chance to Win $1 Million
Huntersville, N.C., March 8, 2011 — IRWIN® Tools, a world-class manufacturer and marketer of a broad line of professional hand tools and power tool accessories, will host the Ultimate Tradesman...
Feb 10, 2011National Celebration to Honor “The Hands That Build America”HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., February 10, 2011 — America’s tradesmen: they build our homes, roads, businesses, and schools. They keep our cars running, our lights on, our water flowing, and so much...
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Feb 8, 2011
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. February 8, 2011 — IRWIN® Tools, a world-class manufacturer and marketer of a broad line of professional hand tools and power tool accessories, announced the recent...
Jan 19, 2011Innovative Handsaw Outperforms in Every Sought-After Benchmark for PerformanceHuntersville, NC [January 19, 2011] — All tradesmen need one reliable handsaw in their toolbox – one that delivers speed, durability under harsh conditions and versatility to cut a variety of...
Nov 17, 2010Revolutionary SDS-plus Masonry Drill Bits Feature Tip with Twice the Carbide for Longer Life and DurabilityHUNTERSVILLE, N.C. [November 17, 2010] — Rebar-reinforced concrete is found on most jobsites in North America, and professional tradesmen are often frustrated by damaged or broken masonry drill...
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Oct 18, 2010Thicker Cutting Edge and Larger Shank Added to Best-In-Class Flat Bits
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. October 18, 2010 — As professional tradesmen continually seek power tool accessories that not only stand up on the job, but also help them do their jobs better and faster, IRWIN®
Aug 26, 2010New Line Delivers Three Times More Gripping Power than Traditional Locking PliersHuntersville, N.C. [August 26, 2010] — Trade professionals hate busted knuckles resulting from failed locking pliers. That’s no problem for tradesmen who use trusted IRWIN® VISE-GRIP®...
Aug 23, 2010BRISTOL, TENN. (Aug. 23, 2010) — Delwyn Thornton of Brandon, Mississippi was crowned North American Champion of the 2010 IRWIN® Tools Ultimate Tradesman Challenge on Friday, August 20, 2010...
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Aug 17, 2010Winner Will be Determined During Final Round of the IRWIN Tools Ultimate Tradesman Challenge Taking Place Friday Night on SPEED Channel’s NASCAR Trackside
BRISTOL, TENN. (Aug. 17, 2010) — Leave it to innovator IRWIN® Tools to toss an exciting twist into the mix for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ most exciting race – the IRWIN Tools Night Race...
Aug 2, 2010New Straight and Smooth Jaw Designs Added to Best-In-Class V-JawsHuntersville, N.C. [August 2, 2010] — Because having the right tool for the job is every tradesman’s demand, IRWIN® Tools is introducing two new jaw configurations to its line of...
Mar 25, 2010Likeable Local Veteran to Sport IRWIN’s Blue and Yellow Colors during Two Race WeekendsHUNTERSVILLE, N.C. March 25, 2010 — IRWIN® Tools, a world-class manufacturer and marketer of a broad line of professional hand tools and power tool accessories, today announced it will be the...
Mar 18, 2010Global competition invites professional tradesman across the world to compete for a chance to win $1 million.HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. March 18, 2010 — IRWIN® Tools, a world-class manufacturer and marketer of a broad line of professional hand tools and power tool accessories, today announces the kick-off of...
Sep 1, 2009Revolutionary Performance Threading System Redefines Simplicity with Self-Aligning Taps and Dies and Easy-to-Use Drive ToolsHUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Sept 01, 2009 - IRWIN(R) HANSON(R), a leading global manufacturer of High Carbon Steel threading tools, today announces the introduction of the Performance Threading...
Aug 22, 2009IRWIN Tools to Sponsor NASCAR's Classic Race Under LightsBRISTOL, TN - (August 22, 2009) - IRWIN Tools, a Newell Rubbermaid® company and manufacturer and distributor of a broad line of professional hand tools and power tool accessories, announced today...
Mar 4, 2009U.S. Navy Surgeon Awarded Custom-Built IRWIN® VISE-GRIP® Chopper for Unique Story About One of America's Favorite ToolsLAS VEGAS - (March 1, 2009) IRWIN Industrial Tools, a Newell Rubbermaid® company and maker of the most reliable and versatile locking tools, the IRWIN VISE-GRIP, announced today that Dr. Bryan...
Jan 21, 2009Most Powerful One-Handed Bar Clamp AvailableHuntersville, NC (January 21, 2009) - IRWIN Industrial Tool Company, the maker of the handiest clamps on earth, is proud to announce the upgraded one-handed bar clamp, IRWIN QUICK-GRIP XP600, with...
Nov 12, 2008PHOENIX, AZ - (November 12, 2008) The 2008 search for the Ultimate Tradesman concluded this past weekend when IRWIN Industrial Tools® crowned Eric Howard their 2008 Ultimate Tradesman. Howard, a...
May 1, 2008The Fastest, Toughest, Most Innovative Reels in the IndustryHuntersville, NC (May 1, 2008) - IRWIN Industrial Tools®, the company that invented the chalk reel in 1960, launches its new line of chalk reels to the construction industry. Taking cues from...
Jan 21, 2008Huntersville, NC (January 21, 2008) - IRWIN® MARATHON, the market leader in framing saw blades, has developed the first circular saw blade specially designed to cut through vinyl siding. Siding...