Industry Leading High-Security Key Machine

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2012-- Barnes Distribution, a business unit of Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:B), and a leading full-service distributor of maintenance, repair, operating and production supplies, today announced the launch of its new “F Jaw” key cutting attachment for its BD Laser. For the first time, dealerships and automotive repair shops will be able to cut both high security (side milled) and edge-cut style keys with one machine – the BD Laser.

“The F Jaw was developed in response to our automotive OEM and dealership customers’ changing business needs as more vehicles move toward high security locking systems,” said Christopher Paczak, Director of Product Management for Barnes Distribution. “With the introduction of the F Jaw, dealers can now service their customers’ key cutting requirements for both high security and edge-cut style keys with one machine - reducing capital expense and turning the key cutting process into a profit center for their businesses.”

Domestic and foreign OEMs have widely approved the highly advanced BD Laser and its F Jaw attachment that provides dealerships flexibility and proven quality with the industry’s leading key cutting machine. “The F Jaw provides a solution for our customers that have the need to cut traditional style keys and do not want to invest in two separate key machines,” said Ladd-E Urbas, Security Products Engineer for Barnes Distribution. “The F Jaw converts the BD Laser High Security Key Cutting Machine into a traditional Edge Cut Key Machine, enabling it to cut to OEM Key Codes and provide a precise reproduction of the factory key, versus an imperfect copy.”

The F Jaw kit includes the machine jaw, two cutters, one tracer, a magnetic tip-stop and complete software updates for edge-cut keys. The package includes a quick start guide to educate the technician to quickly get up and running with edge-cut style key cutting on their BD Laser. The F Jaw accessory is available with all new purchased and leased units, as well as all prior purchased and leased machines.

The state-of-the-art BD Laser guides its user through the entire key cutting process, and includes an easy-to-use make, model, year look up feature. In addition, the unit is self-calibrating, eliminating the need for manual adjustments.

To request a demonstration of the BD Laser with F Jaw capability, call 866-438-6767, x6710, or email keymachines@bd-bgi.com.

ABOUT BARNES DISTRIBUTION

Barnes Distribution North America (Barnes Distribution), a business of Barnes Group Inc. is an industry leader in the distribution of maintenance, repair, operating, and production supplies. With a dedicated sales force, advanced e-commerce capabilities and other technology-based solutions, Barnes Distribution offers a diverse range of service options and innovative solutions to meet our customers’ individual needs and reduce their total cost of ownership.

At Barnes Distribution, we stock, and have access to, an extensive range of items from established, quality suppliers.

Barnes Distribution’s valued-added services extend far beyond the products supplied. We provide personalized vendor-managed inventory, inventory management, vendor consolidation, e-procurement integration and customized reporting. This flexible service approach makes Barnes Distribution the ideal provider for maintenance, repair, operating, and production needs.

ABOUT BARNES GROUP INC.

Founded in 1857, Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:B) is a diversified global manufacturer and logistical services company focused on providing precision component manufacturing and operating service support. Barnes Group’s approximately 4,300 dedicated employees at more than 50 locations worldwide are committed to achieving consistent and sustainable profitable growth.

Source: Barnes Group

Barnes Distribution
Michelle Hauck, 216-430-5737
Marketing Communications Manager
michelle.hauck@bd-bgi.com