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Xuron Corporation Recognized by NIST for Making It in America

Xuron Corp. has been recognized by the NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership for "Making it in America" and developing innovative products, reaching exciting markets, and hiring America's best workforce. Founded in 1971, Xuron manufactures over 100 different precision wire cutters and strippers, pliers, and other ergonomic tools for the electronics, plastics, craft, hobby, floral, jewelry, and fishing industries.

Xuron Corp. is the original inventor and patent holder of the MicroShear® flush cutter which creates smooth, clean cuts without compression. Their cutters feature cushioned rubber hand grips and Light-Touch™ return springs, making them comfortable to use. Xuron also makes a line of precision Tweezer-Nose™ pliers.

NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) is a U.S. Government public/private partnership that works with small- and mid-sized American manufacturers to help them create and retain jobs, increase profits, and save time and money. With its Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), NIST seeks to boost U.S. based manufacturing and production.

Xuron® tools are available at hundreds of distributors worldwide.

About Xuron Corp.

Xuron Corp. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ergonomic electronics-grade hand tools for the electronics, aerospace, plastic molding, hobbies, craft, floral and fishing industries. The company holds numerous domestic and international patents, including an inventor's patent for the original Micro-Shear® flush cutter and its unique cutting action which creates smooth, clean cuts without compression. Xuron tools are manufactured in Saco, Maine, where quality, an outstanding work ethic, and flawless craftsmanship are a long-time tradition. They are available at hundreds of distributors worldwide who offer more than 100 different types of Xuron quality-crafted hand tools and associated products.