JUPITER, FL--(MARKET WIRE)--Mar 25, 2009 -- GelTech Solutions, Inc. (OTC BB:GLTC.OB - News) is pleased to announce that Tennier Industries has agreed to become the exclusive "worldwide" distributor for the certain markets of a new fire retardant skin ointment aptly named SkinArmor. SkinArmor is an innovative new fire retardant skin ointment that will be used to assist in protecting any exposed skin from the effects of fire.
Michael Cordani, CEO of GelTech, stated: "We are excited to be providing an innovative solution that will help protect all personnel who are exposed to fire or other incendiary situations. This product will provide a new level of protection to firefighters in particular and to all other persons who encounter fire or incendiary hazards in the course of their work. There are many potential applications for SkinArmor. The product additionally will have application for military personnel who are located in combat or equivalent zones who may be at risk to encounter incendiary situations. SkinArmor will provide a new level of protection particularly to firefighters and military personnel while also creating value for our shareholders."
Joe Ingarra, President, stated: "After a year and a half of development we are extremely anxious to launch our product into the marketplace. Protecting the ears, nose, face and arms of firefighters and soldiers from serious burns is of the utmost concern for firefighting forces and the military and we feel that SkinArmor will be a very useful tool for their safety. Tennier has a long standing record for providing excellent products and service in particular to the U.S. Government, and we feel fortunate to have come to an agreement."
Steve Eisen, CFO of Tennier Industries, added, "Tennier is very pleased to be working with GelTech Solutions on what we feel is a product on the forefront of innovation in firefighter and soldier fire safety."
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About Tennier:
Tennier Industries is a leading U.S. Military contractor for complex uniform items, equipage and sleep systems. The Company's products, which are deployed in mission-critical environments, are fundamental in ensuring a soldier's comfort and in many cases survival. Over the last 30 years, Tennier has been consistently identified by the US Government as a 'Best Value' supplier based on such parameters as price, past performance and the ability to timely produce quantity requirements with superior quality. As a result of these attributes, combined with the Company's long history of excellent supply to the military, Tennier has set the industry benchmark for product innovation, quality and customer service.
About GelTech:
GelTech Solutions creates innovative, Earth-friendly, cost-effective products that help industry, agriculture, and the general public accomplish environmental and safety goals, such as water conservation and the protection of lives, homes, and property from fires and other dangers. GelTech's dedication to finding global answers to common problems touches its current products and its development pipeline of new and promising innovations.
GelTech markets and sells innovative proprietary products including:
* FireIce®, a patent pending powder that extinguishes fires, including
wildfires;
* RootGel(TM), a solution to today's drought challenges. RootGel(TM)
is a moisture-retentive soil conditioner that decreases the need
for water. RootGel(TM) is ideal for golf courses, lawns, tree and
sod farms, and nurseries; and
* SkinArmor(TM) is a trademarked product of GelTech Solutions.
For more information on GelTech, please visit GelTech at http://www.GelTechSolutions.com