Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

     We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-110949, 333-99615, 333-38857, 333-38859, 333-44505, 333-92417, 333-134503, 333-137686, and 333-141402 on Form S-8 and 333-128023 on Form S-3 of our reports dated September 26, 2008, relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule of Brady Corporation and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Brady Corporation for the year ended July 31, 2008.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Milwaukee, WI
September 26, 2008