Peter Harper
Director of Marketing
212-431-6100, ext. 267
p.harper@generaltools.com

GENERAL TOOLS ANNOUNCES NEW WBGT HAND-HELD HEAT STRESS MONITOR
New Monitor Features Instantaneous Heat Stress Measurement

General Tools & Instruments Co. a leading supplier of specialty tools and instruments announces the availability of the new and highly accurate WBGT (Wet Bulb, Globe Temperature) Hand-held Heat Stress Monitor, Model WBGT8758. This instrument determines true heat stress temperature by accounting for air currents, relative humidity and solar load in addition to air temperature and relative humidity making this instrument ideal for athletic trainers and the sports medicine environment. The WBGT8758 provides highly accurate readings instantly and weighs less than 4.5 oz.

The Model WBGT8758 determines true heat stress temperature by accounting for air currents, relative humidity and solar load in addition to air temperature and relative humidity. Designed to monitor environmental thermal conditions this instrument is an industry breakthrough for outdoor sports. The unit has four measurement parameters which include WBGT (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature), TG (Globe Temperature), TA (Air Temperature) and % (Relative Humidity). With a temperature accuracy of +-2F (+-1C) and an RH% range of 0 to 100% RH this instrument will be invaluable to coaches, team trainers, athletic directors and sports medicine practitioners.

About General Tools and Instruments Company:
Headquartered in New York City for more than 85 years, General Tools is a leader in specialty tools and instruments. Its recent acquisition of Mannix Test and Measurement, a leader in Handheld Electronic Test and Measurement Instruments has greatly expanded General's markets with the addition of over 650 test and measurement instruments. Their vast array of products are widely used by professionals for Sports Medicine, Occupational Health & Safety, HVAC/R and Industrial Maintenance and Home Inspection.  

"We are excited about the expansion of the General Tools product line and the new markets that we now have access to," said Joe Ennis, President and CEO of General.  "The acquisition of Mannix embodies General's commitment of providing new and unique product offerings on a continual basis."

For further information about General Tools & Instruments and its products, visit www.generaltools.com and www.mannix-inst.com. You can also call 1-800-697-8665 or email sales@generaltools.com.

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Attn. Publishers: Please send all sales leads to Peter Harper, Director of Marketing
General Tools & Instruments,  80 White Street,  New York, NY 10013-3567, USA
Phone: 212-431-6100 x267; Fax: 212-431-6499
Email: p.harper@generaltools.com
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