Perma-Chink Systems Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Customer Information
Perma-Chink Systems, Inc., a Redmond, Washington-based manufacturer of specialty building materials for log and timber-frame homes, disclosed a data breach after detecting unauthorized activity on its network on May 7, 2026. The company, founded in 1981 and serving homeowners, contractors, and builders nationwide, engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident.
The investigation, completed on May 18, 2026, confirmed that certain files containing names and Social Security numbers were potentially accessed or copied. Affected individuals began receiving written notifications on May 27, 2026.
Class action law firm Shamis & Gentile P.A. is now investigating potential claims on behalf of those impacted, citing possible compensation for damages such as account monitoring costs, emotional distress, or financial losses. The breach highlights ongoing risks to personally identifiable information (PII) in corporate networks.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/investigations/perma-chink-systems-data-breach-2026
Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/perma-chink-systems
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'description': 'Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. disclosed a data breach after '
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