BANNOCKBURN, Ill. – Modern Silicone Technologies Inc. (MSI) says it is taking the next step in its expansion of Magnum Gaskets with the opening of two new distribution centers in Gardena, Calif., and Mississauga, Ontario Canada.  
 
The full, premium line of Magnum Gaskets will be stocked in these new locations in addition to existing distribution facilities in Clearwater, Fla., and Virginia Beach, Va.
 
In announcing the expansion, MSI says it is proud to add U.S. facilities at a time when other parts manufacturers have been closing regional warehouses in an attempt to reduce costs.
 
“When the Magnum Gaskets brand was introduced earlier this year, it meant that the aftermarket would still have access to the top quality, ‘Made in USA’ gaskets that installers and wholesalers had demanded for years,” said Derek Data, director of strategic development for Magnum. “Now, our valued customers on the West Coast and in Canada will also see gasket availability return to the high levels they expect and deserve. Both of these distribution centers will offer convenient will-call services, as well as local and regional deliveries. Most importantly, when people purchase Magnum Gaskets they will find the complete gasket set contents and world-class technology they expect from any major brand.”
 
More than 90 percent of Magnum products are designed, manufactured and packaged in the U.S. According to MSI, the complete Magnum Gasket line covers more than 80 percent of sales in manifold, valve cover and oil pan gasket categories for domestic and import cars and light trucks from 1955 to 2012. The Magnum line includes Magnum MaxDry STL steel carrier intake manifold gaskets, available for popular applications, such as GM V6 and V8 engines.