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Hilti holds ‘18 Volt Ulitmate Sweepstakes’

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18 Volt Ulitmate Sweepstakes
You can enter for your chance to win a full lineup of 18-volt cordless tools on the market, during the Hilti 18 Volt Ultimate Sweepstakes.

To enter, visit Hilti’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HiltiNorthAmerica through Aug. 31. Just “Like” the fan page and complete the online entry form to enter. Receive additional entries for every Facebook friend you recommend who registers for the sweepstakes.

The grand prize winner will receive the full line of Hilti 18-volt cordless tools, including batteries, charger and tool bags. Four additional prize winners will be chosen throughout the sweepstakes to win one of the following: SFC 18-A Compact Drill/Driver, SFH 18-A Hammer Drill/Driver or SID 18-A Impact Driver.

For entry and official rules with complete eligibility, prize descriptions, odds disclosure and other details, visit www.facebook.com/HiltiNorthAmerica.
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