Cub Cadet Recommends STA-BIL Fuel Additive And Stabilizer For Its Gas-Powered Outdoor Equipment

--Cub Cadet to Provide STA-BIL Product Samples with Select New Gas-Powered Equipment Purchases to Help Customers Protect Engines from Damaging Effects of Ethanol-Blended Gasoline--

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Oct 24, 2012, 08:00 ET

CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/-- Gold Eagle Co., pioneer of aftermarket fuel additives and stabilizers, and makers of best-selling brands STA-BIL^®, HEET^®, START YOUR ENGINES!^® and 303^® Products, announced today that Cub Cadet^®, the leading manufacturer of premium quality outdoor power and lawn care equipment, names STA-BIL^®Ethanol Treatment and STA-BIL^®Fuel Stabilizer as its recommended fuel additive and stabilizer for consumers to use in its gas-powered equipment to guard engines against the damaging effects of ethanol-blended gasoline. Cub Cadet will provide customers a sample dose of STA-BIL Ethanol Treatment with each new purchase of select Cub Cadet gas-powered equipment.

"Cub Cadet is an outstanding brand and the gold standard in outdoor power and lawn care equipment," said Marc Blackman, President and CEO of Gold Eagle Co. "Having Cub Cadet recognize our STA-BIL products as a critical preventative measure is an enormous recognition. We commend the Company's commitment towards helping customers protect the value of their investment and the performance of their Cub Cadet purchase."

"When our customers purchase a Cub Cadet they expect nothing less than premium quality and optimal performance from their equipment," said John Nemeth, Post-Sales Support Product Manager for Cub Cadet. "Proper maintenance starts at the gas tank. We believe it is important to treat fuel properly to help guard against costly repairs and downtime that may be caused by ethanol-blended gasoline. STA-BIL branded products come recommended by more than 100 original equipment manufacturers. We believe that treating gasoline with STA-BIL will help ensure the performance and longevity of our customers' Cub Cadet equipment for years to come."

Cub Cadet will instruct product owners on the importance of using STA-BIL Ethanol Treatment with every fill up and STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer for seasonal storage on information tags on select gas-powered product displays and will include a recommendation in all gas-powered equipment product owners' manuals. Cub Cadet will also provide training to retailers, including The Home Depot^®, Tractor Supply^® and Cub Cadet Independent Dealers on the importance of using the product correctly.

About Gold Eagle Co.

For 80 years, Gold Eagle^®Co. has been an industry pioneer in the production and distribution of aftermarket fluids and additives. We create products that help preserve, protect and enhance the performance of engines everywhere. We are a leader in the product development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of branded engine performance and maintenance chemicals. Privately held and headquartered in Chicago, Gold Eagle Co. is the manufacturer of leading brands, including STA-BIL^®Fuel Stabilizer, HEET^®Gas-Line Antifreeze, NO LEAK^®Treatments, 104+^®Octane Boost, Start Your Engines!^®,DieselPower!^® Diesel Additives, 303^® Aerospace Protectant and 303^®Fabric Guard. To view our complete line of Gold Eagle products or learn more about our Company, please visit www.goldeagle.com, view our video channel on YouTube (www.youtube.com/goldeagleco) "like" any of our Company or product pages on Facebook: Gold Eagle Co., STA-BIL, Start Your Engines! or Engine Answerman. For specific product questions, please call us at 800-621-1251 or follow us on Twitter @GoldEagleHelp.

About Cub Cadet

The leader in the outdoor power equipment industry, Cub Cadet engineers innovative, premium quality products. Through a dedicated and extensive network of dealers and retailers, Cub Cadet delivers a full line of high performance power equipment and services that cover all aspects of grounds care for professional and homeowners – including the world's only four-wheel steer zero-turn riders; lap bar zero-turn riders; utility vehicles; lawn and garden tractors, lithium ion- and gasoline-powered handheld and chore products; snow throwers and more. A global company based in the U.S., Cub Cadet is recognized worldwide for its legacy in engineering excellence and its progressive dedication to exceeding owner expectations by delivering on its promise of better products, a better experience and better results. For more information on all Cub Cadet products, visit www.CubCadet.com.

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