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Chuck Schroeder
Charleston|Orwig, Inc.
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MILLER WELDER/GENERATORS PUT UP TO $1,400 IN THE POCKETS OF FARMERS, RANCHERS, HOMEOWNERS

- Visit www.MillerWelds.com/generator to view "free welder" savings

- 10,000 watts of emergency generator power mean you won't be left in the dark

- A welding machine where and when you need it most

APPLETON, Wis., May 17, 2002 -
For the farmer, rancher or homeowner in search of a generator, why not look for a little extra in your purchase — like a free welder. That’s what you get when you buy any welder/generator combination from Miller Electric.

In a time when rolling blackouts, ice storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are a daily occurrence, a generator can be a necessity, not a luxury. And getting a powerful welding capability on top of that generator purchase for no additional cost is a solid value. In fact, the cost of a welder/generator can be up to $1,400 less than the cost of a generator alone, and Miller uses high quality engines from leading manufacturers such as Onan, Kohler and Honda.

To see how much a specific welder/generator could save you, visit www.MillerWelds.com/generator. This web site also includes wattage requirements for common tools, lights, appliances and motors, a handy "generator power worksheet" for calculating your power needs and informative generator stories.

Complete Line

Miller Electric offers the most comprehensive offering of welder/generators available today. With generator power offerings from 3,500 watts to 10,000 watts, the Miller line provides power when you need it most. The complete line of products for farm and home use includes:

- Blue Star 3500/6000 — models from 3,500 watts to 6,000 watts with 140 or 180 amps of welding power, respectively

- Bobcat 225 NT — 8,500 watts of generator power combined with 225 amps of welding power.

- Bobcat 250 NT — Miller's most popular welder/generator. This new unit offers 10,000 watts of generator power combined with 250 amps of welding power.

- Trailblazer 301 G and Trailblazer DC — 10,000 watts of generator power along with 300 amps of welding power.

Why buy just a generator when you can have a generator that welds for the same price? Welder/generators are a better investment, and they allow you to do your own repair on everything from equipment to vehicles.

All Miller welder/generators are covered by Miller's True Blue‚ three-year factory warranty. The engines have warranties covered separately by the manufacturers. To purchase welder/generators on-line or to download a product spec sheet, visit Miller's website at www.MillerWelds.com. Only Miller combines the convenience of on-line shopping with the expertise of a local distributor for sales and service. For more information or the Miller distributor nearest you, call 1-800-4-A-MILLER (800-426-4553), fax 877-327-8132, visit the website or write to Miller Electric Mfg. Co., P.O. Box 100, Lithonia, GA 30058.

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