NORTHVALE, NJ, October 15, 2009 - TRI-K Industries is pleased to announce its recent appointment as the exclusive US distributor for Phenbiox Srl. Based in Bologna, Italy, Phenbiox seeks to deliver new, natural ingredients to the cosmetics industry based on a unique, patented method of extraction.

Unlinke animals, plants cannot flee from external threats, nor can they take curative chemicals apart from those they are naturally able to synthesize. The Phenbiox product line is based on capturing the complete range of curative and protective compounds from plants and applying these complexes to the skn for natural protection against environmental aggressions.

The Phenbiox technology makes it possible to liquefy plant tissues, selectively and on a molecular scale, by performing specific "molecular cuts" with biotechnological tools. This method of extraction is far more targeted and precise than standard methods of solvent extraction, allowing for the capture of the complete range of protective molecules from the plant skin.

The Phenbiox range of products utilizes this unique technology to offer anti-oxidant and protective benefits to both skin and hair. The line consists of 5 products: Cruox, derived from wheat bran; Hydropom, derived from tomato skins and rich in lycopene; Oleox, derived from organic olives; ProStructure, derived from walnuts; and Uviox, derived from grape skins.

The Phenbiox product range is available in North America only through TRI-K Industries, Inc.

TRI-K Industries is a leading supplier of specialty ingredients to the global personal care and cosmetics industry. For over 30 years, TRI-K has been partnering with quality companies to source, distribute, and manufacture innovative raw materials and technologies for all major segments of the personal care industry. TRI-K Industries is a member of the Galaxy group.