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07/29/2015

LOWE’S TO EXCLUSIVELY OFFER HITACHI POWER TOOLS NATIONALLY

Home improvement company to feature the broadest selection of the Hitachi tools pros trust most

MOORESVILLE, N.C., July 29, 2015 – Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) and Hitachi Power Tools announced today the introduction of the industry leading line of professional grade Hitachi pneumatic nailers and fasteners exclusively at Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com. Lowe’s now offers the broadest selection of Hitachi power tools, with a lineup of tools the pros prefer most with the latest innovations that deliver lighter, faster and more durable products. The new Hitachi Power Tool displays are joining the existing lineup of Hitachi tools at Lowe’s and are rolling out to stores this month.

To make the shopping experience simpler for consumers, Hitachi pneumatics will be featured in a dedicated brand display with color-coded nailers, associated fasteners and accessories located directly below the coordinating tools for efficiency. Pro and DIY consumers alike will find increased on-hand availability and the diversity of tool selection needed to tackle any pneumatic tool and fastener application. The Hitachi fasteners will also be clearly labeled by the local building codes for quick and easy identification.

Hitachi provides leading heritage in wood-to-wood construction and has a long-standing reputation with the pro. Building professionals know Hitachi for residential construction as the market leader for more than 20 years and reach for Hitachi tools when durability and performance can’t be sacrificed.

The Hitachi pneumatic set will offer a complete variety of stick-style framing nailers, a coil siding nailer, a coil framing nailer and Strap-Tite Fastening system nailers for securing pre-drilled metal connectors to wood, a complete line of finish nailers (15-Gauge, 16-Gauge, 18-Gauge and 23-Gauge), and various pneumatic staplers along with a sub-section designed for driving collated screws.

The line will also feature a comprehensive mix of related Hitachi nails, staples and collated screws to complete jobs specific to local market needs as well as all the related Hitachi accessories, such as compressor hoses and pneumatic fittings and couplers, pros need.

These nailers are covered by Hitachi’s industry leading 5-year warranty.

The new tools will join Lowe’s exclusive current Hitachi offering, which includes cordless tools, saws, routers, sanders, planers, grinders, compressors, corded tools, associated accessories and more.

For more information on the new product line, visit Lowes.com/Hitachi.