• Contains complete product information in downloadable PDFs
• Parallel English and Spanish documents aid in communication

BEECHER, Ill., February 14, 2008—In response to the growing demand for Spanish language product information, Bernard^® has translated all of its welding product spec sheets into Spanish.

All of the information in the Spanish spec sheets correlates directly to the English spec sheets, allowing people who speak different languages to communicate with each other based on the same document.

The spec sheets contain essential product information, such as amperage ratings, part numbers and configuration options, as well as a variety of other helpful information, such as installation and operation tips and interchangeability with other brands.

In addition to its core MIG Gun and Centerfire^™ consumables spec sheets, Bernard also offers spec sheets in Spanish and English for replacement necks, liners and direct plug kits, as well as manual welding products and parts.

All spec sheets are available free as downloadable PDF documents, which makes it easy to print them or send them to associates electronically. The spec sheets are located at www.BernardWelds.com/service/specs.html, or by clicking on the “Service” tab on the Bernard home page and scrolling down to the section titled “Spec Sheets.”

For more information about the Spanish spec sheets or any of Bernard’s welding products, visit www.bernardwelds.com, call 1-800-946-2281, fax 708-946-6726, email info@bernardwelds.com or write Bernard, 449 West Corning Road, Box 667, Beecher, IL 60401.

Bernard Welding Equipment, located in Beecher, Ill, manufactures premium welding guns, consumables, accessories and manual arc products.  For over 50 years Bernard has been an innovator in heavy-duty MIG welding and a contributor to improved welding productivity.  Bernard Welding Equipment is a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), Glenview, Ill.  ITW is a diversified multinational manufacturer of highly engineered components, assemblies and systems.