BARBERTON, OHIO - January 2007 - Wright Tool offers specialized hand tools for the utility market. It also has capabilities to custom-design hand tools to meet end users' demanding needs that are common to the utility market.

The Wright Tool lineman's ratchets, part no. 3433 and part no. 4433 with 3/8" and 1/2" drives, have a raised cap that allows linemen to easily change the turning direction while wearing heavy-duty insulated gloves.

The Wright adaptor, part no. 4422, is a 7/16" male hex drive chuck on one end and a 1/2" male square drive on another. It is used with hydraulic guns and allow for quick exchange of socket sizes used by linemen. Because of its high-strength steel construction from a special metalllurgy process, Wright Tool's model 4422 adapter works on the toughest of applications.

Wright Tool's 12-point ratcheting box wrenches are available in common lineman size configurations.

For tight areas, the Wright Tool 1/2" drive compact ratchet (part no. 4401) has an 8-3/4" short handle, which features a rubber nitrile handle. The short handle length allows for tight-space operations, and the rubber handle provides "bump protection" and cushion grip for the lineman.

Wright Tool also offers custom tool building capabilities for customers that are unable to find a specific hand tool that they need. To receive more information on Wright Tool's ability to custom-build a special hand tool, a customer can complete a "Special Tool Request" form to provide a description and sketch of the tool, as well as details on size, application, required finish, required torque and quantities needed. The request form can be obtained from the Wright Tool catalog, or by contacting a customer service representative at 800-321-2902.

"Wright Tool's craftmanship allows it to design and manufacture tools for end users in demanding industries, such as the utility market," said Greg Helbling, vice president of sales, Wright Tool.

Wright Tool manufactures a complete line of more than 4,000 professional-grade hand tools for the industrial, contractor, and MRO markets. All Wright-manufactured products are U.S. made and carry lifetime guarantees against defects in workmanship. The company is committed to perfecting performance. Wright Tool is located at One Wright Drive, P.O. Box 512, Barberton, OH 44203. Phone: 800-321-2902. Fax: 800-543-2095. E-mail: sales@wrighttool.com. Web site: www.wrighttool.com