Whereas marketers say they welcome the decrease, they also noted that the TVA's under the brands expired on December 1, 2008.

NSF Certification Underscores Summit's Focus on Food Safety

NSF announced that KL Texas, L.P. (dba Summit Industrial Products), a worldwide leader in synthetic lubricant technology, is the first company in North America to receive Certification to ISO 21469: Safety of machinery - Lubricants with Incidental Product Contact -- Hygiene requirements.

"Obtaining Certification to ISO 21469 is important to Summit because our customers in the food industry want assurance that the products they buy meet strict quality and safety standards," said Summit President Fred Pate. "We believe by working with NSF to achieve independent certification, we not only improve the quality of our products, we also improve the confidence of our customers."

ISO 21469 specifies hygiene requirements for the formulation, manufacture, use and handling of lubricants, which may come into contact with products during manufacturing or processing. The international standard applies to lubricants intended for use in food production, as well as cosmetic, pharmaceutical and animal feed industries

"Certification to ISO 21469 by an independent, third party provides lubricant manufacturers with a means to obtain international acceptance for their products," said Sarah Krol, NSF Business Unit Manager. "By obtaining certification, Summit is emphasizing their overall commitment to safety."

Summit says its dedication to quality and to the environment is further demonstrated by its ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems registration, ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems registration, and OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems registration. Summit's products have been registered by NSF's Nonfood Registration Program since 2004. Summit also has Kosher and Halal certification for many of their food grade products

Summit's lubricants will bear the NSF Certification Mark on their labels to demonstrate compliance to ISO 21469. Summit's certification is also listed on NSF's Web site

"Kendall GT-1 Ultimate Synthetic Motor Oil was developed by using the highest quality synthetic ingredients, resulting in unparalleled performance and long-term engine protection," said McCollum. "This new oil meets the strictest industry limits for low-temperature pumpability, volatility, oxidation stability, and piston deposits. By upgrading to this new motor oil, drivers can be confident that they are choosing the ultimate synthetic motor oil that will keep their car's engine running at peak performance."

Kendall GT-1 Ultimate Synthetic Motor Oil is available in two viscosity grades: SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30. Both viscosity grades meet API SM/CF and ILSAC GF-4 performance requirements for new cars under warranty. The SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade also meets the performance requirements of the Honda HTO-06 standard for use in the Acura RDX.

Champion Brands, LLC introduces a new look for Champion Racing XP 20w50 motor oil. The new look, ready in January 2009, attractively expresses the main attributes of this purpose built oil. Champion Racing XP 20w50 motor oil has been extensively formulated and tested using desired levels of ZDDP for high performance competition injected, supercharged, turbocharged, and naturally aspirated engines using high-octane gas or exotic fuels.

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