Coldspring, Jan. 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BenchMark Energy Corp (OTCPink:BMRK), a supplier of Glycerin for commercial processes, announces that the use of Glycerin in BenchMark's upcoming Timberline Antifreeze product line is a greener alternative to Ethylene Glycol in antifreeze and engine coolant products. ASTM International recently announced standards wherein the use of Glycerin within antifreeze and engine coolant products is seen as a much more environmental friendly and cost-effective alternative than Ethylene Glycol, which is the most prevalent component today. Glycerin, which is nontoxic to the environment, was used as a heat transfer agent in antifreeze formulations as early as 1920, but was eventually replaced by Ethylene Glycol in the 1930's due to cost considerations.
ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards. Today, some 12,000 ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance safety, facilitate market access and trade, and build consumer confidence.
ADVANTAGES OF GLYCERIN BASED ANTIFREEZE
- Close to neutral on a corrosive scale
- Glycerin is less corrosive to engine parts than Ethylene Glycol
- More cost-effective than Ethylene Glycol
- Better for the environment
- Supportive of the renewable fuels industry
UNIT SIZES TO BE MARKETED
Benchmark's Antifreeze product line will be marketed in both 1 gallon containers and 55 gallon drums. The 1 gallon containers will be focused on the retail market, and through internal review, we feel could be very price competitive to current antifreeze products on the market. 55-gallon drums will be marketed towards transportation companies, farmers, school systems, automotive repair shops, and any enterprise that services fleets of vehicles. Although the launch is still pending for January 2014, Benchmark has already received indications of interest from transportation companies for pre-orders.
Mark Bateman, CEO of Benchmark Energy Corp. commented, "We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of Benchmark's Antifreeze product line as its first commercial retail consumer product. By utilizing our Glycerin supply and the positive environmental aspects of using Glycerin instead of Ethylene Glycol, we feel Benchmark is embarking on a cutting edge new product within the antifreeze market."
ABOUT BENCHMARK ENERGY CORPORATION
" BenchMark Energy Corporation (OTC Pink:BMRK) is the source for glycerin and related refined components, providing value through our industry knowledge. " - Our mission statement starts the story, but the rest is available at http://benchmarkenergy.com .
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
The statements in this release that relate to the Company's expectations with regard to the future impact on the Company's results from new products in development are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The results anticipated by any or all of these forward-looking statements may not occur. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the Company's plans or expectations.
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