Press information To download a text file of this release, a 250 pixel wide low-res image for web use or a 300dpi print quality image, go to www.parkfield.co.uk/hammond-canada Four new standard colours added to the ergonomic 1553 soft-sided enclosure family Released 29 August 2007 Hammond Manufacturing has extended its ergonomically shaped and tactile hand-held 1553 family, adding four new standard colours, translucent blue, red, safety yellow and black. Moulded in general purpose ABS, the units will typically be used for hand-held instruments, remote controllers, flying lead machine controllers test and measurement equipment, machine and robot controllers, detection equipment, data logging units, peripherals and many other applications where a stylish, easy to hold enclosure is required. The units fit comfortably into the hand and are available in two sizes, 117 x 79mm and 147 x 89mm; both have a removable flat plastic front panel and are available with or without battery door and compartment. The over-moulded black soft side grips act both as styling points and also improve the comfort and fit of the unit. The battery compartments are complete with four clips for use with two AA batteries and a flying lead connector for a 9V PP3 size. The top cover is recessed to allow a membrane keypad or display to be flush mounted and PCB standoffs are moulded into the base. *** Ends: body copy 178 words *** Notes to Editors. For further information: Ross Hammond Hammond Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 394 Edinburgh Road Guelph Ontario N1H 1E5 tel: (519) 822-2960 fax: (519) 822-0715 rnhammond@hammfg.com www.hammondmfg.com Agency contact: Nigel May Parkfield Communications Limited Parkfield House Damerham Hants SP6 3HQ UK tel: + 44 1725 518321 fax: + 44 1725 518378 nigel.may@parkfield.co.uk www.parkfield.co.uk Hammond is one of the world's leading manufacturers of small plastic, die-cast and metal enclosures for use in the electronics, electrical and allied industries.