DAVE CONNOLLY BACK IN PRO STOCK (NHRA)

CONTACT: Mark Scheierman (970) 443-1343


INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION GROUP AND MAKITA INDUSTRIAL POWER TOOLS PARTNER TO
BRING DAVE CONNOLLY BACK TO NHRA PRO STOCK

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sept. 14, 2010) - Dave Connolly, twenty-one time NHRA Pro
Stock event winner, will rejoin the Pro Stock contingent at the upcoming
O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals in Charlotte, N.C. on September 16 - 19,
2010.

Representing his first foray behind the wheel of a Pro Stock car in nearly
one and a half years, Connolly's return is made possible through a joint
business partnership between Industrial Distribution Group (IDG) and Makita
Industrial Power Tools. The companies, and the newly formed "IDG Makita
Power Tools Racing" team, will kick off their partnership in Charlotte.  The
deal includes multiple races in 2010 and extends into the 2011 race season.
Cagnazzi Racing will serve as engine and technical supplier.

"The emotions are pretty indescribable right now," Connolly said. "Pro Stock
is the class I love the most. When I wasn't driving one, I was in the stands
watching them. Knowing that I'm going to get to drive a Pro Stock car again
is really exciting, especially since I'll have a competitive car and the
horsepower under the hood."

Industrial Distribution Group, based in Belmont, NC, is a nationwide
provider of industrial products and engineered solutions for manufacturing
that enable customers to save money, improve productivity, and streamline
processes.  "Our expertise in metalworking and precision assembly
strategically led us to professional drag racing, and more particularly, the
Pro Stock class," indicated President and Chief Executive Officer Charles
Lingenfelter.  "To have the opportunity to partner with two proven winners,
such as Makita Industrial Power Tools and Dave Connolly, is exciting for us
and provides an excellent platform to showcase our company."

"It's awesome to be a part of a winning team with IDG and Dave Connolly,"
said Brent Withey, director of marketing at Makita.  "With IDG and Makita's
mutual focus on providing industrial solutions, it's a natural fit for a
partnership both on and off the track.  On the race track, Dave Connolly has
the pure drive and passion that makes him a fan favorite and, like Makita,
Cagnazzi Racing and IDG are leaders in technology and innovation.  Makita
Industrial Power Tools can be found in the pits of top race teams across the
US, and this partnership is the next step in Makita's growing presence at
the track." 

When asked about his time away from Pro Stock, Connolly said "I learned that
I have the best fans in drag racing.  I haven't been to a race where someone
hasn't offered encouragement or told me that I'd get back in Pro Stock. It
really helps to know you have fan support even when you're out of the
spotlight.  I can't thank IDG and Makita enough for their support in
bringing this program together."

Connolly's car will also carry associate sponsorships from Charter, Kymco,
Jegs & Speedco. 



About IDG

Industrial Distribution Group is a national distributor of indirect
materials providing 400,000 products to over 15,000 customers, throughout
North America and China. Additionally, IDG is well known for its broad
product offering of industrial products such as abrasives, cutting tools,
lubricants, material handling and storage systems, safety products, hand and
power tools, and electronic components. The company is also the market
leader in the design, build, and management of integrated supply chain
solutions including full storeroom management, commodity management, vendor
managed inventory (VMI), customer managed inventory (CMI), and automated
dispensing.

About Makita

Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and
offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge
technology and innovation to engineer tools that are more compact with less
weight yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita innovation
includes Makita LXTR, the industry's first 18V lithium-ion cordless lineup.
For more information, visit makitatools.com. Follow Makita at
facebook.com/makitatoolspage, twitter.com/makitatools and
youtube.com/makitapowertools. The Makita Teal color is the trade dress of
Makita Corporation and is protected under common law and registered with the
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.

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