GearWrench(R) Extends Air Impact Wrench Line With 81 Series

SPARKS, MD--(Marketwired - Jun 15, 2016) -  GearWrench®, an innovative hand tool brand known for tools that deliver speed, strength, and access to automotive technicians, today announced the expansion of its Air Impact Wrench line. Now available nationwide, the 81 Series Air Impact Wrenches offer optimized performance and category-leading applied and breakaway torque levels.

The GearWrench 81 Series Air Impact Wrench line includes:

• SKU 88130: 3/8" Drive Air Impact Wrench
• SKU 88150: 1/2" Drive Air Impact Wrench
• SKU 88170: 3/4" Drive Air Impact Wrench

When automotive technicians need to "get in, get out and get done," GearWrench 81 Series Air Impact Wrenches offer an efficient solution that combines compact, lightweight design, optimum comfort, and incredible torque. All three models feature a powerful twin-hammer impact mechanism that operates at reduced sound levels due to the highly effective muffler. GearWrench 81 Series Air Impact Wrenches are made to provide professional automotive technicians years of reliable service.

"Our brand continues to evolve and provide customers the tools needed to work efficiently," said Dave Bigg, product manager for GearWrench Power Tools. "The 81 Series Air Impact Wrenches provide a combination of power and ruggedness desired by today's automotive technicians."

The new 81 Series GearWrench Air Impact Wrenches come with a two-year warranty and 60-day risk-free trial.

For more information, please visit www.GearWrench.com.

About GearWrench:
GearWrench® is a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. Since the launch of the original patented five-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. Millions of GearWrench products have been "Professionally Tested" throughout the world.

About Apex Tool Group:
Apex Tool Group, LLC, based in Sparks, MD, is one of the largest worldwide producers of hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain, and electronic soldering products. Directly and through its subsidiaries, Apex serves a multitude of global markets, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, hardware, industrial, and consumer retail. Apex markets its portfolio of diverse products under its own brand names in addition to being the principal manufacturer for several key private label products for certain retailers for many years.

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