As 2006 comes to an end, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for having been an important part of Wilson Tool’s business over the last year and to share with you the highlights of what has proven to be an exceptional year for us.

This year, we reached a major milestone, marking our 40th anniversary. As the largest independent supplier of tooling for sheet metal fabricators worldwide we are proud that Ken Wilson’s founding principles still guide our company today. Our goal is to deliver the most reliable, innovative, durable and consistent tools such that our customers can be the most successful fabricators in the world. We’re fortunate to have strong, lasting partnerships with so many manufacturers around the globe.

In our efforts to help you succeed, we continue to embrace the principles of lean manufacturing by revamping and streamlining processes and eliminating excess inventory.

As we all know, the Internet is about saving time and therefore saving money. Over the past year, we have continued to make improvements to our e-Business Center along with redesigning our wilsontool.com website for convenient, faster and more reliable service.

In October, we launched one of our most innovative products ever, the PowerExpress hydraulic clamping system™. The reaction and feedback to this new product has been outstanding.

Thank you again for your business over the past year and we look forward to sharing a prosperous and innovative 2007 with you.

Sincerely,
Bob Haskins and Brian Robinson, Co-presidents
Wilson Tool International

Extend your lean manufacturing practices to your purchasing process and stop wasting time recreating the wheel every time you place an order. Wilson Tool’s e-Business Center makes saving time and staying organized easier than ever with the industry’s most comprehensive online account management. It’s easy, it’s efficient and best of all it doesn’t cost you a penny.

According to Wilson Tool Co-President Bob Haskins, the e-Business Center offers an unparalleled level of convenience. “Tool orders are 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.”
With a simple click of the mouse, fabricators are given access to online features such as tool orders, quotes, invoices, special tool drawings and shipment tracking.

Full Selection of Tools
The e-Business Center provides access to Wilson Tool’s full selection of punching, bending and stamping tools, including specials. Products from Wilson Xtra 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 assortment of Wilson Tool products.

Faster Orders
By enabling users to create order templates, the e-Business Center makes ordering frequently needed items faster. Once the 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.

Also, every time Wilson Tool provides you with a FOJ or assembly drawing it is saved in the e-Business Center and can be easily accessed for future orders.

Complete Account Management
The e-Business Center is not just an online ordering tool, it’s a complete account management center designed to keep you well organized. With it you can view quotes, past orders and invoices as well as track shipments in real time. It’s a comprehensive service that allows you to quickly and easily manage every aspect of your account with us, leaving you more time to focus on what’s really important — your manufacturing.

With Wilson Tool e-Business, everything you need is right at your fingertips – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Right now, Impax Tooling Solutions® is offering discounts on the mated punch with the purchase of any HP Accu-Lock™ retainer insert. Don’t delay, only a few days remain to take advantage of this special offer.

50% off first mated standard shape or round punch

25% off first mated special shape or round form punch

Call 1.800.944.4671 or visit impaxtoolingsolutions.com today for more information.

Offer ends 12/31/06.

Tecma 2007
March 6-9 Booth #853
Expo Bancomer Convention Center
Santa Fe (Mexico City), Mexico

Metalform 2007
March 25-28 Booth #1231
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemount (Chicago), IL