Ergon Expands Antwerp Terminal Capacity

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Ergon International Inc., a division of Ergon Refining Inc., recently announced plans to expand the company’s storage capacity in Antwerp, Belgium, with the addition of three new storage tanks. This new construction, scheduled for completion in October 2020, will increase capacity at Ergon’s Terminal by 9000 cbm (8,300 MT) to reach a total capacity of 39,000 cbm (35,650 MT).

“Secure supply of specialty oils for our customers is always a top priority for Ergon,” commented Per Dahlstedt, General Manager of Ergon International. The company has focused on the needs of specialty markets since its beginning in 1954. Products including HyGold Base Oils, HyPrene Process Oils, HyVolt Insulating Oils, and HyPrint Ink Oils have been sold in more than 90 countries around the world and are known for their consistency and reliability.

“The Antwerp Terminal expansion increases Ergon’s footprint and enhances security of supply for customers by allowing for rapid response in this demanding and fast-moving market,” Dahlstedt added.

Ergon Refining Inc. is the world’s largest producer of specialty naphthenic oils and Ergon – West Virginia Inc. is a major manufacturer of Group I and Group II paraffinic base oils. Ergon International Inc. markets and distributes Ergon specialty oils, including insulating, base and process oils, in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, Indonesia and Asia.

About Ergon:
Ergon Inc. is a privately owned company that operates in seven primary business segments: Refining & Marketing, Specialty Chemicals, Asphalt & Emulsions, Midstream & Logistics, Oil & Gas, Construction & Real Estate, and Corporate.

Crafco Purchases Right/Pointe

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We are pleased to announce that Crafco, Inc., has purchased substantially all the assets of Right/Pointe, LLC, located in DeKalb, Illinois. The purchase was effective on Monday, October 19, 2020. “This addition to Crafco’s industry-leading packaged pavement preservation business has become our seventh materials manufacturing plant in the United States,” said Don Brooks, Crafco President.

The acquisition of Right/Pointe will enhance Crafco’ s ability to better serve existing customers in the Midwestern United States. It will also expand the company’s customer base and product line to include highway cures and commercial liquids. This acquisition fits very well with the long-term strategy of expanding into markets and product lines that align well with Crafco’ s position as the world’s leading manufacturer of quality packaged pavement preservation products.

A division of Ergon’s Asphalt & Emulsions segment, Crafco has manufacturing facilities in Arizona, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming, the Czech Republic and China. Independent distribution and sales offices are located in the U.S. and around the globe.