McMurray to Sport Special IRWIN(R) Marathon(R) with WeldTec(TM) Paint Scheme at Daytona

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., July 3 /PRNewswire/ -- During Daytona International Speedway's 400-mile summer classic Sprint Cup Series race this weekend, IRWIN Industrial Tools(R) Racing driver Jamie McMurray returns to the track as the defending July race winner and will again showcase the paint scheme that he ran during his 2007 Daytona victory. Sporting large vibrant yellow flames and IRWIN's Marathon with WeldTec circular saw blade McMurray plans to "cut" through the competition.

The special scheme will again showcase the revolutionary IRWIN Marathon with WeldTec circular saw blade that touts carbide teeth that are welded to the blade, making it extremely durable. The IRWIN Marathon with WeldTec blade features UC2(TM) carbide and E.O.T.(TM) (every other tooth) grind technology -- providing enhanced cut quality and making it the longest lasting Marathon blade ever.

"I'm excited to return to Daytona," said McMurray who was just nominated for a 2008 ESPY for his Daytona finish. "It's great to be running the commemorative Marathon paint scheme and I hope the IRWIN Marathon with WeldTec Ford Fusion is back in Victory Lane again this year!"

"The IRWIN Marathon with WeldTec is truly a groundbreaking innovation in power tool accessories," said Sue Smith, Vise President of Marketing for IRWIN Industrial Tools. "We sampled and surveyed hundreds of professional tradesmen who told us that this blade is the longest lasting, most durable and fastest saw blade they have ever used."

The revolutionary saw blade's welded carbide teeth result in a stronger tooth bond that provides 50% longer life than traditional IRWIN Marathon blades. The UC2 carbide (sub-micro grain) teeth are 70% tougher than standard carbide teeth. UC2 carbide stays sharper, longer because the carbide grains used to form the teeth are smaller, providing the tightest packing of carbide possible for a quality, durable cutting edge. This allows for ultra compact carbide teeth that are extremely durable and provide best-in-class cut quality.

The IRWIN Marathon with WeldTec also features E.O.T. grind technology, where every other tooth is ground slightly thinner for superior cut speed. The IRWIN Marathon with WeldTec is Built Stronger. Lasts Longer(TM).

"(I've) probably done close to 10,000 homes, commercial and everything else," said Dwight B., a 30-year construction professional inSouthern California that was among the first to test the new saw blades. "I've gone through a lot of blades. I'm very pleased with the new Marathon blade. We tried them out and we liked everything about them - lasts longer, cuts better, we really like the product. It's not often that you get a product that you can noticeably see the difference."

"I thought the new blade was a good blade," said Brett F., a construction framer who also tested the new saw blades. "(It) outlasted every other blade that I've used. The way it cuts, the thinness of the cut, speed of the cut, durability of the blade, the way it lasts longer, the teeth don't bust off. All around, a better blade."

IRWIN spent nearly two years researching, developing, testing and producing the innovative new saw blade at its world-class development and manufacturing facilities inHuntersville, N.C., and Wellsford,New Zealand.

"Our engineers have placed an enormous amount of time and effort into the development of the IRWIN Marathon with WeldTec blade because we understand the rough, rugged conditions construction professionals face every day," said Smith. "They need a blade that helps get the job done, quickly and cleanly. The durability of this blade reduces time spent changing blades and increases productivity. We have once again changed the game with the IRWIN Marathon with WeldTec. You'll be able to frame more houses and do it faster than ever before."

The IRWIN Marathon with WeldTec framing blade is available at industrial construction supply houses and hardware retailers nationwide. SRP is $11.99 - $12.99.

IRWIN Industrial Tools includes a broad line of hand tools and power tool accessories including IRWIN(R) VISE-GRIP(R) locking tools, MARATHON(R) saw blades, QUICK-GRIP(R) clamping tools, SPEEDBOR(R) flat bits, STRAIT-LINE(R) marking tools, UNIBIT(R) step drill bits and HANSON(R) taps and dies. IRWIN Industrial Tools is a Newell Rubbermaid company. For more information, call 1-800-GO-IRWIN or visit http://www.irwin.com.

Roush Fenway Racing is NASCAR's largest team operating 13 motorsports teams. Five in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with drivers Matt Kenseth, Jamie McMurray, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and David Ragan; four in the Nationwide Series with Kenseth, Biffle, Edwards, McMurray, Ragan, Erik Darnell and Colin Braun; and three in the Craftsman Truck Series with Darnell, Braun and Joey Clanton; and one in the ARCA RE/MAX Series with Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. For more information on any of the Roush Fenway Racing teams, log onto. For sponsorship inquiries please contact Robin Johnson at 704.720.4645.

SOURCE IRWIN Industrial Tool Company

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