HARTFORD, CT – Permatex announced the recipients of its 2007 International Distinguished Partner Award at this year’s AAPEX show in Las Vegas. America Europe International and Timken Australia were named co-recipients of the award for their dedication and contribution to Permatex’s sales growth internationally.

According to Tony Battaglia, director of marketing for Permatex, the award recognizes a commitment to profitability, consistent sales growth and long term results.

Dmitri Tsygankov, president of America Europe International, and Alastair Simkin, general manager Asia Pacific for Timken Australia, accepted the award for their respective companies. The award was presented by Greg Mostoller, Permatex director of international sales and marketing. According to Mostoller, “These partners have excelled not only in the area of sales, but also in the way they have supported the brand by dedicating their organization’s resources through distribution expansion, promotion, and advertising to deal exclusively with the Permatex brand.”

America Europe International has been a Permatex international partner since 1999. Timken Australia has represented Permatex since 2001.

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