Metabo's New Comprehensive 2008/2009 Product Catalog Highlights New Lines of Power Tools with Advanced Ergonomics

WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has just released its 2008/2009 general catalog outlining the company's full line of cordless and corded power tools, accessories and abrasives.

A main addition to this year's catalog includes a line of upgraded small angle grinders that feature improved performance and longevity, and incorporate advanced ergonomic features, such as two comfort zones for superior grip and a "racket" grip for increased control.

The new catalog highlights Metabo's two new SDS-Max Rotary Hammers, a 1 3/4" and a 2" model, equipped with MVT Metabo Anti-Vibration side handles as well as two SDS-Max Demolition Hammers that allow for 12 or 16 chisel position settings with "D" support handles.

The literature provides detailed specification information for all of Metabo's drills, screwdrivers, rotary hammers, bench top woodworking tools, saws, sanders, grinders, abrasives and accessories.

An updated list of Metabo-authorized service centers and a comprehensive part list are also included for easy reference.

To receive a copy of the catalog contact Terry Tuerk, Metabo Corporation, 1231 Wilson Drive, West Chester, Pa. 19380. Tel: 800/ 638-2264; Fax: 800/ 638-2261; Email: dsmith@metabousa.com ttuerk@metabousa.com; Web: www.metabousa.com.

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READER SERVICE INQUIRIES: Please send all reader service inquiries to Terry Tuerk, Metabo, 1231 Wilson Drive, West Chester, Pa. 19380.

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ABOUT METABO: Metabo, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has international headquarters in Nurtingen, Germany and U.S. headquarters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The company has focused its product development on technological advancements in electronic circuitry and mechanical design, which has resulted in high performance, durable electric power tools. The name Metabo is German for "metal-boring," symbolic of the first tool -- a metal-boring tool -- manufactured by the company in 1924.

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