Permatex®, an innovative leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has just introduced two new RTV sealants: Permatex® Gear Oil RTV Sealant, which is specially formulated to stand up against today’s gear oils and is used in transfer cases and differentials and Permatex® Automatic Transmission RTV Sealant, the first RTV made specifically for use on automatic transmission pans, case halves, and inside covers.

Permatex®, an innovative leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has just developed the ultimate advance in tire shine products. No Touch Turbo Wet outshines and outlasts up to four times longer than competitive tire shine products. It was specifically developed to meet the needs of the demanding car enthusiasts. Turbo Wet’s high-tech formula delivers an extremely high gloss, wet look finish with durability that can withstand the effects of rainfall and even a run through the car wash.

Permatex, a leading innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has just launched www.permatexrepair.com, a new website designed to help consumers find easy, repair solutions that they can do themselves, and save lots of time and money.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) has just announced the acquisition of Accessories Marketing, Inc. (AMI), creator and manufacturer of the Slime® brand of tire sealant products.

Permatex, an innovative leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, continues its long running support of the Follow A Dream Race Team with a corporate sponsorship for the team in the 2010 NHRA Championship Top Alcohol Funny Car Series.

- Creative team wins accolades for packaging, catalogs, logos, announcements...

Jay Blake's Follow A Dream/Permatex Top Alcohol Funny Car team has a new driver for the 2010 season: Todd Veney.

Permatex, a leading innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, offers its 100th Anniversary Edition automotive aftermarket products catalog for professional technicians and do-it-yourselfers. The 88-page, full color catalog is available in English and Spanish language versions and contains the latest and most comprehensive coverage of advanced chemical products available for a wide variety of maintenance and repair jobs.

Permatex®, Inc., a leader in innovative chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has launched a dynamic in-game campaign for its NO TOUCH® Seriously WetTM Extreme Tire Shine within leading race titles, Need for Speed, Burnout Paradise, GRID, and Dirt, across Xbox 360, PS3 & PC platforms.

Permatex, a leading innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has announced two key promotions for its product management and marketing teams. Diane Nesprido has been named Senior Product Manager and Lauren Mencarini was promoted to Creative Director. Both managers are veteran Permatex employees with long standing service to the company.

Permatex, a leading innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has just introduced an easy-to-use repair kit that helps make damaged wheels look new again, and can eliminate the need for wheel replacement or restoration service.

Permatex, a leading innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has just debuted a new consumer website, bestdressednation.com, as part of a major marketing campaign to promote its No Touch appearance chemicals line. The new consumer website is designed to create an online destination for a loyal community of No Touch customers who want to share the passion and enthusiasm they have for their vehicles.

With the help of a new online video from Permatex®, a leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, technicians and DIYers alike can see how easy it is to restore cloudy, yellowed, and scratched plastic headlight lenses to "like new" clarity with the Permatex Headlight Lens Restoration Kit. The 4-minute video provides step-by-step instructions for clearing up clouded headlights in less than 45 minutes, without special tools or training. Restoring headlight clarity will improve light output, driving safety, and the overall appearance of a vehicle's headlights, without the need for costly headlight lens replacements.

Permatex, a leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, offers two new, high-tech, fuel additives featuring proprietary NOS formulations to clean components and enhance performance: NOS Complete Fuel System Cleaner (item # 12203) and NOS Fuel Injector Cleaner (item # 12103). Engineered with advanced deposit-removing technology for maximum cleaning and featuring Powertane™ to optimize fuel efficiency, NOS cleaners increase fuel mileage, reduce emissions, restore horsepower, eliminate knocks and pings and protect against deposit buildup.

Permatex, a leading innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, offers its Spray Nine Cleaner/Disinfectant as a first line of defense against flu viruses and as an all around surface cleaner and degreaser.

Permatex, a leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, is marking its 100th year in business. The company was founded in 1909 by Constant A. Benoit Sr., a creative chemist, who started the business with a simple glue he developed for bonding bicycle tires. Mr. Benoit was also a motorsports enthusiast and frequently attended car races. At a 24-hour race in 1915, he noticed that many of the cars were constantly blowing head gaskets and pitting for repairs. Benoit came up with a sealant that solved the problem and launched Permatex into the automotive chemical maintenance business.

Permatex, a leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has introduced a bio-renewable addition to its line of automotive lubricants. Permatex® B FORCE Multipurpose Lubricant / Penetrant is a biodegradable, non-toxic formula that performs as well or better than traditional petroleum-based products. Unlike petroleum-based formulas, B FORCE is safe for a variety of automotive, home, and industrial uses and will not pollute water and soil, or harm pets and children.