Lake Forest, CA – December 2004 - Kwikset® introduces four fashionable new handlesets – Amherst®, Hawthorne®, Shelburne®, and Wellington® – in an array of elegant finishes that complement the very latest in home design trends and deliver the best security and durability in the residential hardware industry.

“Each of these unique handleset designs adds a warm and welcoming statement to any home’s exterior,” says Jimmy Pendley, Vice President of Sales and Product Marketing, “while the variety of patterns and finishes allows homeowners to reflect their personal taste and lifestyle.”

Amherst

Consumers who love time-honored country traditions will find the Kwikset Amherst handleset both fashionable and flexible. Ideally suited for homeowners who prefer an eclectic style that marries nostalgia with modern elegance, it is available in Lifetime Polished Brass, Satin Nickel, Venetian Bronze™ and Antique Brass.

Hawthorne

Structural simplicity and the efficient use of space distinguish the Kwikset Hawthorne handleset. Featuring simplicity of line and a traditional all-American, understated style, its elegant design suggests the informal air of resort architecture that includes Venetian Bronze, Polished Chrome, Satin Nickel, Antique Nickel and Satin Chrome.

Shelburne

With its flowing design and pattern, the Kwikset Shelburne handleset is perfect for those who desire a modern, functional style in every aspect of their homes – from furniture to decorative objects. Radiating a sophisticated individuality, the Shelburne handleset has a streamlined, engaging design and comes in fashionable finishes including Lifetime Polished Brass, Antique Brass, Venetian Bronze, Satin Nickel Antique Nickel, Polished Chrome and Satin Chrome.

Wellington

The Kwikset Wellington handleset takes its cue from cooling coastal breezes, with an uncomplicated style that suggests interiors filled with light, unbleached colors and a relaxed atmosphere. Coexisting with any color scheme or décor, the Wellington handleset delivers the promise of a leisurely interior and the Wellington is available in Antique Brass, Venetian Bronze, Antique Nickel, Lifetime Polished Brass and Satin Nickel.

All Kwikset UltraMax handlesets feature ANSI Grade 1 decorative deadbolts, three-piece forgings, concealed interior and exterior screws for a streamlined look, a lifetime anti-tarnish finish and a lifetime mechanical warranty and are available at hardware stores, home centers and through wholesale distributors nationwide.

There’s hardly a door that Kwikset can’t make more attractive or more secure. For more than fifty years Kwikset has meant security and peace of mind for millions of families. No wonder more people trust their doors, inside and out, to the beauty and strength of Kwikset, America’s #1 Selling Lockset.

Visit www.Kwikset.com or call 1-800-327-LOCK.

Kwikset®, Weiser Lock®, Baldwin® Hardware and Price Pfister™ are part of the Black & Decker Hardware & Home Improvement Group (NYSE: BDK). Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement (BDHHI) Group is a division of Black & Decker, the world’s largest producer of power tools, power tool accessories and security hardware. Today, the BDDHI Group includes some of the most recognizable hardware and home improvement brands in the world including Kwikset®, Weiser Lock®, Baldwin®, Price Pfister® and Bach®.