FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2016

RUPES BIGFOOT PRODUCTION OFFICIALLY STARTS IN THE USA

Italian manufacturer invests in US operation for their popular electric tools

Longmont, CO, July 29, 2016– Continuing their commitment to growth in the US market, RUPES announced today the beginning of production for a number of their popular BigFoot electric polishers at their North American facility. This event marks the first time that the primary manufacturing of the class-leading BigFoot tools will occur outside of Italy.

“It is truly an honor,” says Chip Case, General Manager for RUPES USA. “The investment and the faith in our team here in the US to build these tools shows just how committed to supporting the US market RUPES is.”

Manufacturing tolerances and standards set in Italy are maintained in the Colorado facility, including strict quality control. LHR21ES and LHR15ES tools from the US factory have already begun to make their way into the market with the Mark II versions and other BigFoot models to follow by the end of Q4 2016.

After bursting onto the scene about 5 years ago, the RUPES BigFoot family of tools have become the preferred option for professionals and enthusiasts. With the manufacturing of the tools now a reality in the US, the company will be able to provide even higher levels of service and produce tools to meet the ever-increasing demand.

RUPES SpA is one of the leading manufacturers of specialty electric and pneumatic tools as well as vacuum dust extraction systems for a variety of industries including detailing, body shop, industrial, woodworking, and marine.