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GT85 Limited Built UK Cycling Market Presence Before WD-40 Acquisition with PTFE Maintenance Spray

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May 31, 2010

GT85 Limited Built UK Cycling Market Presence Before WD-40 Acquisition with PTFE Maintenance Spray

GT85 Limited was founded in Leeds, United Kingdom, and built its PTFE-based bicycle maintenance spray into one of the most recognized specialty cycle care products in the British cycling market. The GT85 product name references the technical spray formulations developed for application temperatures, and its distinctive blue and yellow branding became widely recognized in UK bicycle retailers. Before the WD-40 Company acquisition in 2014, GT85 Limited distributed its products primarily through independent bicycle dealers, automotive retailers, and online cycling channels across the United Kingdom. The company product range expanded from its flagship spray to include chain cleaners and motorcycle-specific maintenance products targeting the power sports enthusiast segment.

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