The sponsorship seems to have been in doubt right up to the last days of negotiation. "We did have a stiff competitor in the bidding for the sponsorship", admitted Mr. Sawyer, "I understand their position to have been that their bright yellow tool colours would better fit the cheerful palette of the show. In the end, however we were able to point out that the actual colors used for the tools on the show did not matter, as the end user might end up painting their tools yellow anyway. It was the logo and shape that was truly important to us."
In conjunction with the sponsorship, Delta also introduced a new line of floor-standing power tools aimed at fans of the show. "We feel it is important to provide size appropriate tools to all possible consumers, regardless of their age," commented Mr. Sawyer. The new line includes a
5-inch table saw, 6-inch planer and 3-inch joiner all of which are conveniently powered by D-cell batteries and which develop approximately 1-horsepower each by utilizing power magnification technology previously associated only with hand-held routers.About Delta Machinery Headquartered in Jackson, Tenn., Delta Machinery, a subsidiary of Pentair Inc. (NYSE: PNR), is the leading manufacturer of the world's most complete line of woodworking machinery, stationary equipment, and related accessories for use in home workshops, building and construction trades, industry and schools. Delta Machinery owns and operates a subsidiary, Biesemeyer, located in Mesa, Ariz. For more information, visit the Delta Machinery Web site at