Entries by Rick Potratz

EAE President Baxter Burns Presents Al Roll of Honor Award

Ergon A&E President Baxter Burns recently presented the Asphalt Institute’s Roll of Honor Award to Bill Kirk, CEO of  Associated Asphalt Partners, LLC. This award is the “highest level of recognition conferred by the Asphalt Institute,” and is presented to those who have made significant contributions in the asphalt industry. We are proud to […]

Ergon COO Statement on United States Court of Appeals Decision in Ergon v EPA

JACKSON, MS – Kris Patrick, Chief Operating Officer of Ergon Inc., issued the following statement on the United States Court of Appeals’ Decision in Ergon – West Virginia Inc. v United States Environmental Protection Agency: “This is the second time the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit has disagreed with EPA’s decision to deny […]

Ergon Expands Antwerp Terminal Capacity

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 […]

Crafco Purchases Right/Pointe

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 […]

Agencies’ Preservation Treatments Using Ergon Emulsions Win International Awards

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions (Ergon A&E) is committed to supporting customers with high-quality products to help extend the life of roadways. Through strong partnerships and proven solutions, we work alongside agencies to implement cost-effective treatments to maximize pavement performance and longevity. Ergon A&E has served as the proud supplier of numerous award-winning Best Chip Seal […]

Ergon to Adjust Naphthenic Prices in North America – July 31st

JACKSON, Miss. — Ergon has announced an increase in pricing of naphthenic oils in the North American market by $0.25 per gallon, effective Friday, July 31, 2020. The increase will apply to all viscosities. About Ergon Ergon is a group of privately held companies that operate under seven primary business segments: Refining & Marketing, Specialty Chemicals, […]

Ergon’s Culture and Values Campaign Celebrating the Legacy of Our Founder Leslie Lampton Sr.

As Ergon launches our Culture and Values Campaign, we celebrate the legacy of our founder, Leslie Lampton Sr. Through his entrepreneurial spirit and under his leadership for more than six decades, our organization developed a culture where character, honesty, respect and service were valued above everything. The Ergon Family lives the traits Mr. Lampton exhibited […]

Ergon Introduces Arctic Grade Transformer Oil — HyVolt C50A

Ergon is proud to introduce the latest addition to its HyVolt insulating oils portfolio – HyVolt C50A – an arctic-grade transformer oil created to withstand extreme cold weather conditions. Designed for customers who require oxidation stability, high dielectric strength, and excellent cooling properties at ambient operating conditions below minus 25 degrees Celsius, HyVolt C50A meets […]

Ergon to Adjust Naphthenic Prices in North America – April 23rd

JACKSON, Miss. – Ergon has announced a decrease in pricing of naphthenic oils in the North American market by $0.35 per gallon, effective Friday, April 24, 2020. The decrease will apply to all viscosities. About ErgonErgon is a group of privately held companies that operate under seven primary business segments: Refining & Marketing, Specialty Chemicals, Asphalt […]

Ergon Refining Turnaround Complete

VICKSBURG, Miss. – Ergon has announced the completion of the scheduled turnaround at its naphthenic refinery in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The last unit was back online on Monday, April 20. Even though the turnaround was extended due to COVID-19 precautions, there were no interruptions in supply to Ergon’s customers. About Ergon:Ergon, Inc., is a privately owned company […]