LINE-X® To Showcase Award-Winning Protective Coatings At 2013 Fire Department Instructor's Conference

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LINE-X Protective Coatings, the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings now celebrating its 20^th anniversary, will be attending the 2013 Fire Department Instructor's Conference (FDIC). As first time exhibitors, LINE-X will be showcasing a variety of slip- and chemical-resistant products designed specifically for use in the extreme environments of firefighters, rescue personnel and industrial safety professionals. The FDIC is the world's largest firefighter conference and will be held at the Indiana Convention Center Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on April 22-27, 2013. LINE-X will be located in booth #9050.  

"LINE-X will be showcasing a range of products that have been specifically designed and tested to meet the slip-resistance requirements used in manufacturing fire trucks. These products are durable, long lasting and essential to the safety of first responders," said Kevin Heronimus, CEO of LINE-X Protective Coatings. "As LINE-X strives to be constant and innovative leaders in the protective coatings industry, we are excited to develop new chemistry designed to protect our nation's safety and rescue workforce."

This year's 85^th annual FDIC will attract firefighters and rescue personnel from around the globe to train, network and learn from the industry's most elite instructors at the world's most comprehensive training-based conference on firefighting. LINE-X products on display at the FDIC are notably slip-resistant, chemical-resistant and extremely durable to defend against impacts and abrasions. LINE-X products are a fast-cure, multipurpose series of coatings designed for a wide range of retail, commercial and industrial uses, as well as specialty products that are ideal for fire-resistance or blast mitigation. With its fast cure time, LINE-X coatings can be sprayed at odd angles, vertically and even overhead without running or dripping, great for applications in almost any vehicle or environment.

LINE-X applications are scientifically formulated in a lab and tested in real world conditions to offer the best protective coatings solutions. With a variety of protective coatings applications available, LINE-X products can be found on truck beds, high-traffic machinery and equipment, residential flooring, commercial food storage units, playgrounds, bridges and even the United States Pentagon.

Available throughout the company's network of over 500 professional, franchised centers in over 48 countries, LINE-X continues to lead the marketplace with innovative products that provide unique protective coatings solutions. LINE-X products are tested for strength and protection both in the laboratory and in harsh, real-world conditions to ensure the highest levels of durability. For more information about LINE-X products, applications and dealer locations, visit LINE-X online at www.LINEX.com.

About FDIC:
FDIC, the world's largest firefighter training conference and exhibition, is held at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium from April 25-27, 2013. It attracts firefighters from around the world to train, network and learn from the industry's most elite instructors. FDIC features fire house H.O.T. (Hands-On Training) courses, classroom sessions, and an expo showcasing thousands of firefighting equipment and products. You can follow FDIC on Twitter @fdic.

About LINE-X Protective Coatings
LINE-X Protective Coatings (www.LINE-X.com) is the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings offering scientifically formulated polymers that permanently bond to a wide range of surfaces for unmatched durability. LINE-X products are utilized in automotive, commercial, light industrial, heavy industrial, agricultural, military, marine and custom applications. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, with more than 500 locations in 48 countries, it is the goal of LINE-X to consistently produce the highest quality and most reliable materials available. Follow LINE-X on Twitter @LineXprotects become a fan on Facebook of LINE-X Protective Coatings and check out what LINE-X is doing on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/linexprotects.

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