Stride Tool Names Juan Castillo Director of International Sales

GLENWILLOW, OHIO (September 15, 2005) — Stride Tool Inc., a worldwide designer and manufacturer of specialty hand tools, today announced the appointment of Juan Castillo as director of international sales.            

Castillo joins Stride Tool from Global Automotive Technologies, Inc., where he was general manager overseeing the sourcing of automotive service equipment from China and Latin America for sales and distribution to the United States, Mexico, South America and Europe. Castillo has also served as international sales leader and automotive diagnostics international sales director for SPX Corporation. Previously, he was managing director and director of international sales for Sun Electric Corporation in Mexico.           

“We are very pleased to have someone with Juan’s expertise lead our international sales operation,” said Ron Ortiz, Stride Tool chief executive officer. “You will not find a more knowledgeable international executive.”

Stride Tool Inc. designs, manufactures and markets professional and DIY hand tools for a global customer base. Its brand, Imperial®, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2005 and is sold through HVAC, retail, industrial and automotive distribution. The privately held company operates production facilities in Illinois, New York and Ohio. More information is available at www.imperial-tools.com.

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