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elOvk Page 9 of 84 Table of Contents Tools & Hardware The Tools & Hardware segment manufactures, markets and sells hand tools for industrial, construction and consumer markets, automated assembly systems for industrial markets, and electric and pneumatic industrial power tools for general industry, primarily automotive and aerospace manufacturers The principal raw material requirements include flat and bar stock steel, brass, copper, tin plate, fiberglass, aluminum, iron castings, wood, plastic pellets and plastic sheet These materials are available from and supplied by numerous sources located in the United States and abroad Demand for nonpowered hand tools, assembly systems and industrial power tools is driven by employment levels and industrial activity in major industrial countries and by consumer spending In addition, demand for industrial power tools is influenced by automotive and aerospace production The segment's products are sold by a company sales force, independent distributors and retailers 6 http //www sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1141982/000095012905001490/h22660el0vk htm 2/6/2006