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PowerCrew™ Receives Prestigious Honor

Atlanta, GA – November 2009 – The Knaack PowerCrew™ In-Box Power Supply received a prestigious honor recently when it was selected as one of the Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines’ “100 Best New Products” picks for 2009.

The PowerCrew 15-amp in-box power supply provides a safer solution for in-box power in any brand or style of jobsite box. It has four GCFI-protected electrical outlets providing 15 amps of power for operating tools or charging batteries. The power source comes via a standard three-prong/straight blade extension cord which plugs into the outside of the box.

“We couldn’t be happier that our PowerCrew was recognized for such an achievement,” said Tom Schwalie, Senior Product Manager, Knaack LLC “We strive very hard to create safer productivity solutions for our customers and it’s a pleasure to be included on such an esteemed list.”

The PowerCrew includes a number of important safety features. One of them is an internal relay which senses an open neutral conductor (a broken wire) in the power supply line. If this occurs, the relay remains open preventing electricity from reaching a person who might make contact with the broken wire. Another safety feature is the red LED that indicates the four outlets have power and are ready to power-up a tool or charger.

PowerCrew also features a “slow-burn” fuse that can handle quick spikes in amperage such as when tools first start up.

Listed with Underwriters Laboratory, the PowerCrew has been tested and determined to meet recognized safety standards from an independent laboratory. By receiving the UL listing, PowerCrew also has demonstrated compliance with OSHA-recognized test standards.

About KNAACK® and WEATHER GUARD®
Knaack LLC, a division of Emerson Professional Tools, also manufactures and markets a complete line of WEATHER GUARD® truck and van equipment, including drawer units, shelving and cabinets, and racks for full size and compact pickups, vans and utility vehicles, as well as KNAACK® jobsite storage equipment, including storage chests, work stations, rolling work benches and hand tool boxes.

About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2008 were $24.8 billion. For information, visit www.emersonprofessionaltools.com or www.GoToEmerson.com.

For more information, please contact Knaack LLC, 420 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Toll Free Phone: 800-456-7865. For media inquiries, please contact Julie Roberts at julier@fusionb2b.com.