DATE: 12/15/2006

CONTACT: Susan Kohl, APR Sierra Communications
(209) 586-5887 skohl@sierracomm.com
Tiger Claw Inc. today announced that it has expanded its international distribution channel with the addition of suppliers in Ireland, United Kingdom and Australia. Its international distribution partners are Dexco, LivOutdoor and Hardware Supply respectively.
“Due to the increasing demand for Tiger Claw hidden deck fasteners in the international DIY, builder and remodeler markets, we have fortified our presence,” said David Hartmann, President of Tiger Claw Inc. “Our distribution partners in Europe, Australia and Canada will not only help us expand our market reach but also help us set a new standard in deck building. Tiger Claw is the most user-friendly, cost-effective, and durable hidden deck fastening system on the market today.”
Dexco is a specialist distributor focusing on high-quality, new and innovative products not previously available in the UK and Ireland. Dexco supports the European market from specifier to retailer, to the end user. LivOutdoor is a distributor of premium deck and fence products, in Toronto, Canada. Hardware Supply created a new company, called Tiger Claw Australia, to meet customer demand throughout Australia.
About Tiger Claw hidden deck fasteners Tiger Claw offers a complete line of innovative and versatile hidden deck fasteners. The TC-2 deck fastener is ideal for soft woods and pressure treated lumber. The TC-3 is used with composite decking materials such as Trex and Fiberon and medium density hardwoods such as Meranti and Cambera mahogany. The TC-4 is perfect for exotic hardwood decking lumber like Ipe and Teak. The TC-P is used with cellular PVC decking materials. The TC-G offers the fastest installation available today with pre-grooved decking or square edge boards using a router or biscuit joiner.
Tiger Claw’s patented fastener design has a simple “topside” installation. Constructed from hardened heavy gauge stainless steel that’s compatible with new pressure treated chemicals for lumber, these unique fasteners offer outstanding hold-down power and ease-of-use. They create a smooth “nail-free” surface, which preserves the beauty of the wood and reduces splitting, splintering, cupping, and rotting. With Tiger Claw, customers can have a better looking, longer lasting, and safer deck.