Wilson Tool to Open e-Business Center

Enhanced system will help fabricators compete more effectively

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINN. (November 13, 2005) – Wilson Tool is launching an innovative solution for time-strapped fabricators who need to act fast to stay competitive. The company's new e-Business Center offers online tool orders, quotes, invoices, special tool drawings and shipment tracking, all within a few clicks.

The e-Business Center will be available after the FABTECH 2005 tradeshow. At that time, fabricators can create an account and begin using the system by visiting www.wilsontool.com.

According to Wilson Tool Co-President Bob Haskins, the e-Business Center offers an unparalled level of convenience. "Tool orders will be faster and easier than ever before," says Haskins. "It's a new level of convenience that will keep fabricators a step ahead of the competition."

Full Tool Selection, Including Specials
The e-Business Center provides access to Wilson Tool's full selection of punching, bending and stamping tools, including specials. Products from the Xtra Parts and Accessories division are also available. The system is organized by tool category and also provides more detailed levels of classification for easy navigation through the complete array of Wilson Tool products.

Templates and Special Tool Drawings for Faster Orders
To make orders faster, the e-Business Center allows users to create order templates. Once a user sets up an order template, they can place orders and reorders in a matter of moments. This feature is especially useful for long run jobs in which there is little variation in tool orders.

When users provide Wilson Tool with special tool drawings, they are saved into the e-Business Center. Once logged in, users can easily access these drawings for future orders.

Convenient Quotes, Invoices, Tracking and More
As its name implies, Wilson Tool's e-Business Center is much more than just a tool ordering site. Users can take advantage of the ability to view quotes, past orders and invoices, as well as tracking tool shipments in real time. It's a comprehensive service that allows fabricators to better compete with the challenges of manufacturing.

Of course, Wilson Tool still offers the same high quality customer service through its Sales Desk at 800-328-9646. They are also available to answer any e-Business Center user inquiries.

For nearly 40 years, Wilson Tool International® (www.wilsontool.com) has been a leading provider of tooling solutions that enhance the performance of sheet metal fabricating machinery worldwide. Wilson Tool International is the world's largest independent manufacturer of tooling systems for punch presses, press brakes and punch and die components for the stamping industry. Products are manufactured at their world headquarters in White Bear Lake, Minn., USA, and their European facility in Swindon, England. Wilson Tool's network of sales engineers and international distributors operate in virtually every industrialized nation around the globe.