Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-44505 on Form S-8 of our report dated June 29, 2010 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of Brady Matched 401(k) Plan for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.

/s/ Clifton Gunderson LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
June 29, 2010