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12/1/2008

Permatex� Creative Team Receives Multiple Awards for Packaging Graphics and Print Advertising Design
- Creative team cited for advertising and packaging design work -

9/17/2008

Permatex� Announces Key Executive Promotions
Permatex, Inc., a leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has announced several key promotions for its executive management team.

7/22/2008

Permatex® Ultra Cherry™ Gives Technicians a New Choice in Professional Strength Hand Cleaners
Permatex, Inc., a leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair and the innovators of Fast Orange®, one of the industry’s most popular waterless hand cleaners, has introduced the newest addition to its line of hand cleaners. Ultra Cherry Pumice Hand Scrub is a professional strength, waterless hand cleaner with natural pumice scrubbers, skin conditioners, and a clean cherry scent. Made to tackle the toughest clean up jobs, Ultra Cherry quickly powers out the heaviest grease, oil, tar, and adhesive.

7/10/2008

Permatex® Expands Website to Provide New Online Resources for Technicians and DIYers
Permatex, Inc., an innovative leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has launched a newly updated version of its website, www.permatex.com. Among the new features are individual “how-to” videos for Permatex Windshield Repair Kit, Rear View Mirror Adhesive Kit, and Headlight Lens Restoration Kit. These step-by-step videos provide instructions and tips that are of value to both seasoned pros and first-time DIYers, alike.

6/25/2008

Permatex® Extends Corporate Sponsorship of Jay Blake and Follow A Dream Racing Team for 2008 NHRA Season
Permatex, Inc., an innovative leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, is continuing its long running corporate sponsorship of the Follow A Dream Race Team as it competes in the NHRA Championship Top Alcohol Funny Car Series. Permatex has partnered with Jay Blake and his team since 2004.

5/27/2008

Permatex® Adds Spray Nine® Cleaners to Product Line
Permatex, Inc., a leader in innovative chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has just added three easy-to-use, multi-purpose cleaning products to its proven line of service chemicals. The products, developed by Spray Nine Corporation, a recent Permatex acquisition, include Spray Nine -Tough Task Cleaner and Disinfectant, Grez-Off® Heavy Duty Degreaser, and Earth Soap® Concentrated Cleaner. Spray Nine has been a leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality cleaning products since 1948, and is credited with introducing the industry’s first “spray-on, wipe-off” disinfectant cleaner.

4/11/2008

Permatex® Expands Gasketing Line with Hylomar® Universal Blue Racing Formula Gasket Dressing & Flange Sealant
Permatex, Inc., a leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has just added Hylomar Universal Blue Racing Formula Gasket Dressing & Flange Sealant to its innovative gasketing line. This non-chlorinated, gel-based sealant is specially formulated to remain flexible and tacky after application, even when exposed to high engine temperatures. It is designed for use with all pre-cut gaskets and head gaskets, and can also be used as a sealant for machined flanges and threaded parts.

2/11/2008

Permatex® Announces Acquisition of Spray Nine Corporation
Hartford, CT…Permatex, Inc. has just acquired Spray Nine Corporation, a privately owned manufacturer of specialty cleaning products. Headquartered in Johnstown, NY, Spray Nine has been developing and manufacturing a variety of premium cleaning products since 1948, and is credited with introducing the industry’s first “spray-on, wipe-off” disinfectant cleaner.

2/10/2008

Permatex® Introduces Innovative Gel Squeeze™ Threadlocker
Gel Squeeze has a unique formula that allows technicians and DIYers to put the right amount of threadlocker material exactly where they want it, even in overhead, vertical, and hard-to-reach applications. Gel Squeeze’s smooth flow formula prevents dripping, and eliminates waste and clean up.

1/15/2008

Permatex Announces Acquisiton of South American Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturer, Anaer�bicos S.A.
Permatex, Inc., a leader in innovative chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has just acquired Anaer�bicos S.A., a privately-owned, leading maker of adhesives and sealants, headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Anaer�bicos has been manufacturing silicones, cyanoacrylates, anaerobics, adhesives, and other sealants since 1972.

12/1/2007

Permatex® Captures Multiple Awards for Design Excellence in 2007
- Creative team cited for website, advertising, catalog, and packaging work -

11/17/2007

Permatex® Names Team Marketing as 2007 Rep of the Year
Team Marketing was presented with the 2007 Representative of the Year Award for outstanding sales performance and customer service.

11/16/2007

NO TOUCH® Perfect Plastic™ Restores Finish to Plastic Surfaces
No Touch Perfect Plastic is a new plastic cleaner and polish that is formulated and designed to safely remove stubborn yellow stains, fine scratches, insects, haze, water spots, and oxidation build up from clear and pigmented plastic surfaces. It revives plastics and produces a smooth lustrous finish to help restore original appearance. Unlike ordinary plastic cleaners, Perfect Plastic™ also forms a water repellent, anti-static shield that resists fogging.

11/13/2007

Permatex® Presents 2007 International Distinguished Partner Award to America Europe International and Timken Australia
2007 International Distinguished Partner Award at this year’s AAPEX show in Las Vegas, NV. America Europe International and Timken Australia were named as co-recipients of the award because of their dedication and contribution to Permatex’s sales growth internationally.

9/6/2007

New Permatex® 1 Minute Gasket Maker Seals Instantly
Permatex has just introduced the 1 Minute Gasket, a new, advanced form-in-place gasket maker that forms a quick, reliable seal that requires no curing time.

7/25/2007

New Permatex® Spray 'N' Seal™ Leak Repair Seals in Minutes
The new Permatex Spray ‘N’ Seal Leak Repair is specifically designed to seal low-pressure leaks in minutes without the need for disassembling or removing parts.

7/9/2007

Permatex® Launches New Training Videos For Automotive Technicians
Permatex has expanded its training efforts with the development and release of new training videos designed for professional automotive technicians. Called the Professional Training Series, the videos cover Permatex's two core product lines, form-in-place gasketing and chemical threadlockers.

5/9/2007

Permatex® Introduces Ceramic Extreme Brake Parts Lubricant
The new Permatex Ceramic Extreme Brake Parts Lubricant delivers exceptional performance under the most extreme conditions and will outperform ordinary caliper greases and traditional disc brake quiet products.

2/15/2007

Permatex® Earns Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance 2006 Supplier Award
Permatex, Inc., a leader in innovative chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has received the 2006 Supplier Award from Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance.

2/15/2007

Permatex® Earns Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance 2006 Supplier Award
Permatex has received the 2006 Supplier Award from Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. The award was presented to Permatex because the company demonstrated exceptional shipping performance and had achieved Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s “Gold Level of Shipping”.

1/26/2007

Permatex® Honors Gantt-Thomas & Associates and Ferber & Associates as its Top Sales Rep Organizations
Gantt-Thomas & Associates, Inc. was recognized as the 2006 Sales Representative of the Year for the company’s exceptional work with key retail accounts in the Midwest. Ferber & Associates, Inc. received the International Distinguished Partner Award for successful efforts in the Caribbean region.

1/2/2007

Permatex® Continues NHRA Sponsorship of Jay Blake and Follow a Dream Racing Team for 2007 Season
In 2007, Follow A Dream will compete in the NHRA Championship Top Alcohol Funny Car Series. Permatex has partnered with Jay Blake and his team since 2004.

3/6/2006

Permatex Expands Its Automotive Aftermarket Resources for Mechanics and DIYers with New Web Site
Permatex, a leading supplier of innovative products that meet the needs of professional automotive technicians and do-it-yourselfers, today announced the launch of its new Web site, located at www.permatex.com.

2/18/2006

Milestone: Permatex® Clinic Program Trains Its 100,000th Automotive Technician
Since 1999, Permatex has conducted free training clinics for automotive professionals, fleet maintenance facilities and vocational automotive schools...celebrated the 100,000th automotive technician trained through its Clinic Program...

1/24/2006

Permatex Partners with Follow A Dream for 2006
Permatex® and Fast Orange® announced today their partnership as an associate sponsor with Follow A Dream®...

10/5/2005

Permatex Supports Jay Blake’s “Race Towards a Dream”
Think about the complexities of working on a supercharged engine, the kind that powers a NHRA dragster. Now try doing it with your eyes closed...

8/20/2004

Permatex Introduces Innovative Gel Twist™ Threadlockers
Unique No-Drip Gel Offers Pin-Point Application

12/1/2003

Permatex® Makers of Ultra Black® and Ultra Blue® Silicone and the Right Stuff® Gasket Maker Unveils PowerBead™, the latest in Dispensing Technology!

11/1/2001

Permatex® Introduces Ultra Slick® Synthetic Lubricants

10/1/2001

Permatex® Brushes Up Fast Orange® Hand Cleaner with a New Brush-Up™ Bottle with Integrated Bonus Nail Brush

1/3/2001

Permatex, Inc. Acquires International Business

10/31/2000

Permatex to Market NOS® High Performance Chemical Products