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American Refining Group, Inc.
Pennsylvania Refinery
to Celebrate its 125th Anniversary
Bradford, Pennsylvania; January 16, 2006:
The oldest continuously operated refinery in the United States, to host a gala “celebration of achievement” September 7-9, 2006 at its location in
Bradford, Pennsylvania
American Refining Group, Inc. will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its Bradford, Pennsylvania refinery this year. The refinery, which was founded in 1881, is the oldest continuously operating refinery in the United States and the oldest refinery processing crude oil, in the world. According to Harvey L. Golubock, President and Chief Operating Officer of ARG, “a gala celebration is planned for September 7-9, 2006 in Bradford, Pennsylvania to commemorate this historic event. The festivities include a parade; a swap meet and auction for oilfield and refinery memorabilia; displays of early refinery and oilfield equipment; and educational lectures and tours. The public is invited to join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement. We also hope to draw attention to the resurgence of the energy industry in Pennsylvania and its importance to the local, state and national economies.”
A book detailing the history of the refinery is also in the works and an application has been filed with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to designate the refinery as a historical site.
American Refining Group’s Bradford Pennsylvania Refinery is the only refinery dedicated solely to processing 100% Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil. In addition to gasoline and fuel oil, the refinery produces a complete line of distillate and naphtha solvents under the Kensol® brand, Kendex® brand lubricant baseoils, waxes, and Penn Grade resins, PennzSuppress® brand dust control agent and a variety of other petroleum specialties. ARG also produces a complete line of Brad Penn® Lubricants for consumer, commercial and industrial applications and is designated as the Master Distributor for Gulf® branded lubricants in an eleven-state region in the northeast. The Company is also a major producer of private label lubricants which are marketed under nationally recognized consumer and commercial brand names and is the largest producer of zinc-free diesel locomotive engine oils east of the Mississippi.
