APPLETON, Wis., October 1, 2007—Miller Electric Mfg. Co. is giving away an Ultimate Weldshop valued at more than $17,000. The Ultimate Weldshop Giveaway includes a welder/generator, welding and plasma cutting power sources, auto-darkening helmet, safety gear, welding accessories and personalized expert training. The Ultimate Weldshop Giveaway runs October 1 through December 31, 2007, and offers participants the opportunity to win more than 1,300 Instant Win prizes, including welding and plasma cutting equipment along with related accessories and gear. For official rules and registration, go to http://www.MillerWelds.com/ultimate/.

An All-Inclusive Welding Package
The Ultimate Weldshop Giveaway grand prize package includes:

• Trailblazer® 302 welder/generator
• Suitcase™ X-TREME™ 12VS wire feeder
• Millermatic® 252 all-in-one MIG welder
• Spectrum® 375 X-TREME portable plasma cutter
• Dynasty® 200 DX AC/DC TIG welder

The grand prize winner will also receive one-on-one training with a Miller expert conducted at the closest Miller Regional Training Center (travel costs included). Miller will announce the grand prize winner on January 2, 2008.

Bonus Instant Win Prizes!

To qualify for Instant Win prizes, participants must obtain a Promo Code from their local welding supply distributor. The Promo Code can then be entered online at http://www.MillerWelds.com/ultimate/ at the time of registration. Instant Win prizes include: Bobcat™ 250 welder/generators, Millermatic® 140 with Auto-Set™ MIG welders, Maxstar® 150 TIG/Stick welders, Spectrum® 375 X-TREME™ plasma cutters, Arc Armor™ safety apparel, Miller auto-darkening helmets and hundreds of other prizes.

With headquarters in Appleton, Wis., Miller Electric Mfg. Co. is a leading worldwide manufacturer of Miller brand arc welding equipment and related systems for metalworking, construction, maintenance and other applications. Miller Electric is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), Glenview, IL. ITW is a diversified multinational manufacturer of highly engineered components, assemblies and systems.

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