Company
founded by Armin Hirsch. Began production in store
on North Cicero Ave. to help prevent and cure auto
problems
Bob
Hirsch joins company
Gold
Eagle moves into 3 buildings on North Halsted.
Moved
into 100,000 square foot factory on North Clybourn
St.
Rich
Hirsch joins Gold Eagle
Opened
second plant on Lawndale Ave. in Chicago.
Began
blow-molding our own HDPE bottles
Introduced
Power Steering Fluid to the Automotive Aftermarket
First
company to package brake fluid in plastic funnel bottles
Introduced
Tire Inflator with hose dispenser
Merged
both plants to 4400 S. Kildare Ave (current 200,000
square foot facility)
Acquired
STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer
Introduced
the Golden Touch Brand for the installed market
Began
exporting directly to international markets
Brought lawn mower racing to the
United States and created the United States Lawn
Mower Racing Association (USLMRA)
Began
advertising STA-BIL with Paul Harvey on ABC Radio
Acquired
HEET Gas Line Antifreeze brand
Acquired
104+ Octane Boost brand
Opened
our new 150,000 square foot distribution center
Developed
and introduced NO LEAK brand to aftermarket
Acquired
AlumAseal brand
Marc
Blackman is named new President and C.O.O. of Gold Eagle; Bob and Rich Hirsch
named the 2002 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Introduced DieselPower! Premium Diesel Additives to the aftermarket
Start Your Engine! AND Garage D.O.G.G.
Began title sponsorship of the Diesel Hot Rod Association
Began title sponsorship of Chi-town STA-BIL Kruze.
Celebrated 75 th Anniversary
Launched STA-BIL Marine, Diesel Power! Maximum for Truckstops
