HARTFORD, CT. Permatex, Inc., announced today that the company has added the Nitrous Oxide Systems® (NOS®) fuel and fluid additive and treatment product line to the Permatex family of leading automotive products. Details of the exclusive agreement were not released.

"NOS is well respected in the high performance market for their Octane Booster, Fuel Injector Cleaner, and Complete Fuel System Cleaner products," according to Permatex President Pat Formica.

"This acquisition and exclusive marketing agreement is great for Permatex and NOS. It gets Permatex into the high performance segment, while giving NOS the marketing, sales and distribution infrastructure needed to grow the business," he added.

NOS Octane Booster racing formula, boasts NOS performance for the serious enthusiast. Developed to increase octane effect up to 7 points. Blended with MMT and performance-enhancing Powertane, along with Nitromethane and unique lubricants specially developed for high performance engines. NOS Octane Booster off road was developed to increase octane effect up to 7 points. Uniquely blended with MMT and performance-enhancing Powertane. NOS Octane Booster street formula, designed to increase octane effect up to 3 points, is uniquely blended with MMT and NOS's performance-enhancing Powertane. NOS Complete Fuel System Cleaner, cleans the fuel system. Uniquely formulated to provide maximum cleaning for the entire fuel system for carbureted and fuel injected engines. It also includes NOS's uniquely blended performance-enhancing Powertane. NOS Fuel Injector Cleaner, performance and cleaning for fuel injected engines. Restores lost horsepower, cleans fuel injectors and also provides additional performance with NOS's unique Powertane formula.

"The new NOS Automotive Chemicals will maneuver Permatex into the high performance market giving Permatex a new avenue for growth." said Tony Battaglia, Market Manager for Permatex. "I am looking forward to the new exciting product opportunities that this will open up for the company."

In addition to the existing products, Permatex's team of chemists will be pursuing new avenues to use the NOS brand on exciting new and technically innovative automotive products to keep up the dynamic growth potential.

Permatex is a market leader in automotive aftermarket adhesives, sealants, waterless hand cleaners, tire appearance, octane boosters and general chemical repair products. Since 1909, quality Permatex® products have been "Made for the Professional"®. For additional information, please visit www.permatex.com.