September 1, 1998 (Houston, Texas) — RectorSeal proudly announces its acquisition of the assets of M. W. Dunton Company located in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

In business for 100 years, M. W. Dunton manufactures a comprehensive line of Nokorode(R) soldering fluxes. The company also sells a wide range of soldering accessories such as sandcloth and brushes. This acquisition compliments products currently manufactured by RectorSeal(R) and provides a more extensive offering to distributors for professional tradesmen.

"We are very pleased to add the Nokorode product line to the RectorSeal family of products," said David Smith, President of The RectorSeal Corporation. "The outstanding reputation and name recognition combined with the complimentary fit makes this an ideal acquisition."

Founded in 1937, RectorSeal has grown steadily over the years through a commitment to providing high quality products and services. With a diversified business strategy, the company is aggressively pursuing new and unique technologies to serve the plumbing, hardware, heating, air conditioning, and construction markets both domestically and internationally. RectorSeal is devoted to providing innovative quality products supported by strong customer and technical service. RectorSeal, 2601 Spenwick Drive, Houston, Texas 77055, Ph (713) 263-8001, Fax (713) 263-7577, www.rectorseal.com.