Press Release Source: Green Earth Technologies
Green Earth Technologies' 4-Cycle G-Oil(TM) Green Engine Oil Passes Qualification Tests for Robin America, Inc.'s Subaru Engines
* Tuesday April 21, 2009, 9:00 am EDT
STAMFORD, Conn., April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Green Earth Technologies (Pink Sheets: GETG - News), a leading manufacturer and marketer of "green" environmentally safe consumer packaged goods and products, announced today that they have passed the qualification tests and warranty requirements for Robin America, Inc.'s Subaru Engines for their 4-Cycle G-OIL(TM) green engine oil. Subaru Engines are used on a variety of pressure washers and generators produced by Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). These include Ridgid pressure washers with model numbers RD80702 and RD80701, the Ridgid RD8000 generators as well as Husky generators with model numbers HU2250, HU3650 and HU5000.
Robin America, Inc. thoroughly tested G-OIL and determined that it met all of their performance requirements for use in the Ridgid and Husky products exclusive to The Home Depot. 4-Cycle G-OIL engine oil is an ultimate biodegrabable oil derived from 100% renewable resources. Produced from extracts from the meat processing industry, G-OIL achieves performance comparable to synthetic oils, while maintaining an environmentally friendly non-toxic composition.
"After stringent testing, we are confident in the performance of G-OIL and are amazed by the innovative products being produced by Green Earth Technologies," said Jay Peck, President of Robin America, Inc. "Robin America, Inc. is committed to environmentally friendly initiatives and we couldn't be happier to approve 4-Cycle G-OIL engine oil for use in products distributed by TTI exclusively to The Home Depot."
"Passing the Subaru engine tests and warranty requirements is a testament to the quality of our 4-Cycle G-OIL" said GET Chairman and CEO, Jeff Marshall. He added "With Earth Day around the corner, we are thrilled to have the support of Robin America, Inc. and TTI, assuring consumers that going green does not mean sacrificing performance."
ABOUT SUBARU INDUSTRIAL ENGINES
Subaru Industrial Engines are manufactured by Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., Japan. Fuji Heavy Industries is a diversified manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, aircraft, ecotechnologies and industrial engines and equipment. Subaru engines are marketed and supported in North America by Robin America, Inc., a subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries. For more information, contact Robin America, Inc., 905 Telser Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, call 847-540-7300, fax 847-438-5012, e-mail sales@robinamerica.com or visit the Web site at www.subarupower.com.
ABOUT TTI
Founded in 1985 and listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1990, TTI is a world-class supplier of superior home improvement and construction tools with a powerful portfolio of trusted brands and a strong commitment to innovation and quality. The portfolio that TTI offers includes a full line of power equipment products, floor care, laser and electronic products, employing approximately 23,000 people worldwide. TTI's portfolio of global brands includes, among others, Milwaukee®, AEG®, Ryobi®, Stiletto®, Homelite®, Royal®, Dirt Devil®, Regina®, Vax® and Hoover®.
ABOUT GREEN EARTH TECHNOLOGIES
Green Earth Technologies produces G-branded superior performing totally green products made with American-grown base oils that utilize the power of nanotechnology to deliver environmentally friendly products with no compromise... meaning, consumers can now "do their part" without having to give up performance or value: Save the Earth - Sacrifice Nothing. The G-brand family of products include G-OIL(TM), G-LUBE (TM), G-WASH(TM), G-GLASS(TM), G-CLEAN(TM), G-SCENT(TM), G-WHEEL(TM), G-PROTECT(TM) and G-TIRE(TM), and are offered in a wide range of automotive categories including performance and appearance chemicals. GET products are now available at The Home Depot, Meijers, Kroger, Albertson's, Giant, Shop Rite, VIP, National Auto, Fred Meyer, participating ACE & True Value dealers, Redners, Trader Horns, The Andersons, Biggs, Bennett Auto, Frank's Auto Supermarket and Amazon.com. G-OIL motor oil is also the official oil of the American Le Mans Series. Please visit www.getg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about GET and its brands.
Statements made in this release that relate to future plans, events, financial results or performance are forward-looking statements as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon current information and expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. Investors should also be aware that while the Company from time to time does communicate with securities analysts, it is against the Company's policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Investors should not assume that the Company agrees with any report issued by any analyst or with any statements, projections, forecasts or opinions contained in any such report.
