LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline
Inc. (NYSE: VVV) — a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services – has been named 2018
Product of the Year in the Car Care Category for its
recently launched Easy Pour Bottle. Product of the Year is the world's largest consumer-voted award for product innovation,
where winners are backed by the votes of 40,000 consumers in a national representative survey conducted by research partner
Kantar TNS, a global leader in consumer
insights.
"For more than 150 years, Valvoline has been at the forefront of product innovation, and we are honored that the new Easy Pour
Bottle has been selected as a 2018 Product of the Year Award winner," said Heidi Matheys, Valvoline chief marketing
officer. "This new-to-the-world package allowed us to reinvent the process of changing your oil – making it easier
than ever before for DIYers to maintain their vehicles."
Highlights of Valvoline's new Easy Pour Bottle include:
- Easy Pull Tab™ – Makes opening the bottle clean and simple.
- Precision Pour Spout™ – Provides accurate pour and clean cut off for a mess-free experience.
- Anti-Glug Tube™– Provides a glug-free pour for a faster, cleaner and easier oil change.
- Resealable Overcap with No-Slip Grip™ – Helps prevent spillage and provides safe storage.
- Centralized Handle – Makes for a more confident pick up, transport and pour.
For over 30 years, Product of the Year has guided consumers to the best products on the market across 37 countries, while
rewarding manufacturers for quality and innovation. Each year, Product of the Year takes entries from new consumer products
launched within the previous year that demonstrate advancement within their industry.
"Product of the Year's distinctive red seal of approval continues to help shoppers find the best new product on the shelves
and give the winners a well-earned competitive advantage," said Mike Nolan, CEO of Product of the
Year.
Product of the Year nominations are placed into categories, and one product is named the winner of each category based on the
results of the consumer survey. The complete list of 31 winners selected to receive the 2018 Product of the Year Award can be
found at productoftheyearusa.com.
About ValvolineTM
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and
automotive services, with sales in more than 140 countries. Established in 1866, Valvoline's heritage spans over 150 years,
during which it has developed powerful brand recognition across multiple product and service channels. The highly trusted brand
ranks as the No. 3 passenger car motor oil brand in the DIY market by volume and the No. 2 quick-lube chain by number of stores
in the United States. The company operates and franchises more than 1,100 Valvoline Instant Oil
Change℠ centers in the United States. It also markets Valvoline lubricants and automotive
chemicals, including the new Valvoline™ Modern Engine Full Synthetic Motor Oil, which is specifically engineered to protect
against carbon build-up in Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), turbo and other engines manufactured since 2012; Valvoline High
Mileage with MaxLife technology motor oil for engines over 75,000 miles; Valvoline Synthetic motor oil; and Zerex™ antifreeze. To
learn more, visit www.valvoline.com.
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About Product of the Year:
Product of the Year is the world's largest consumer-voted award for product innovation. Established 30 years ago, POY
currently operates in 37 countries with the same purpose: Guide consumers to the best products in their market and reward
manufacturers for quality and innovation. Product of the Year winners are backed by the votes of 40,000 consumers in a
national representative study conducted by research partner Kantar TNS, a global leader in consumer insights. The award is a
powerful merchandising program for marketers proven to increase product sales, distribution and awareness. Winning products
are announced in February each year and receive the right to use the Product of the Year logo in marketing communications for two
years. For more information, visit productoftheyearusa.com.
About Kantar TNS:
Kantar TNS is one of the world's largest research agencies with experts in over 90 countries. With expertise in
innovation, brand and communication, shopper activation and customer relationships we help our clients identify, optimize and
activate the moments that matter to drive growth for their business. We are part of Kantar, one of the world's leading data,
insight and consultancy companies. Find out more at www.tnsglobal.com
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