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B'laster Holdings[edit]
B'laster Holdings is a performance chemical manufacturer based out of Cleveland, Ohio.[1] B'laster Holdings currently manufactures a variety of products at their distribution facilities located in Valley View, Ohio, as well as Medina, Ohio.[1] Depending on the product, it is possible to assemble and produce up to 50,000 to 60,000 cans a day.[1]
B'laster Holdings has obtained multiple brands over the years, starting with their original brand, B'laster.[2] B'laster Holdings soon acquired additional brands within the automotive industry including GUNK, Liquid Wrench, Titeseal, AC Avalanche as well as Casite.[2][3]
History[edit]
In 1957, William K. Westley established B’laster Holdings by developing the Original PB B’laster in response to a problem a friend was having with a phosphate mine in Florida.[1][4] Mining equipment could not be taken apart for maintenance because of the build-up of corrosion, phosphate and moisture.[4] Nothing could break through the corrosion, until The Original PB B'laster Penetrant was created.[1][4] The penetrant freed the nuts and bolts that were stuck on the equipment by eating through the rust and corrosion.[1]
In 2015, B’laster rebranded to take on a more cohesive look, and to attain additional brand awareness.[5] Along with the rebranding decision, came an increase in marketing as well as advertising.[5] B'laster Holding's new focus was to sell consumers a great-working product from a trusted brand at an honest price.[5]
B'laster Holdings decided to increase their portfolio of automotive aftermarket brands under president and chief operating officer, Randy Pindor.[3] In 2020, the company acquired Texas-based AC Avalanche, in which sold recharging systems for automotive air conditioners.[3] The acquisition of AC Avalanche will assure the company a strong foundation within customer relationships, as well as expand product offerings.[3]
In May 2022 B'laster Holdings looked to strengthen and expand their portfolio again.[2] B'laster soon obtained Blumenthal Brands Integrated LLC.[2] The BBI product lines include GUNK cleaners & degreasers, Liquid Wrench lubricants & penetrants, and Titeseal tire sealants & protectants.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Shaw, Meg (2019-10-11). "Buckeye Built: The Blaster Corporation preventing busted knuckles and more since 1957 in Cleveland". News 5 Cleveland WEWS. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ^ a b c d e Corporation, B'laster. "B'laster Holdings Acquires BBI Division from Blumenthal Holdings". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ^ a b c d Staff, Counterman (2020-08-13). "B'laster Acquires AC Avalanche Division From TSI Products". Counterman Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ^ a b c "B'laster Named Official Rust Remover of 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days". American Motorcyclist Association. 2022-04-12. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ^ a b c Antenora, Amy (2018-05-14). "Executive Interview With Randy Pindor, President And COO, B'laster Corp". aftermarketNews. Retrieved 2023-08-10.