Ergon, a family-owned and -operated business that began in 1954, has been proudly celebrating our 70th anniversary with a series of exciting events and activities. This milestone is a testament to the dedication of the entire Ergon family of employees who have helped grow our organization into the global solutions provider we are today. The hard work of each member of this family, at each level, is truly what has driven Ergon’s evolution from a small petroleum retailer in Jackson, Mississippi, to a global leader providing high-value solutions essential to global manufacturing and infrastructure needs.
Ergon uses a family-focused approach to running our business and therefore a family-focused approach to celebrating our history. We marked the official start of our 70th anniversary celebrations on May 1 with a ceremony at our corporate headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi. During the event, the Lampton family — founding family of Ergon — and our President & CEO, Kris Patrick, gave remarks and visited with employees, taking the time to honor and celebrate our legacy of service and those who built the company’s success, while considering the promising future ahead.
The celebration featured a visual journey through Ergon’s history with photos from each era and a commemorative birthday cake.
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Meanwhile, employees at Ergon locations around the world participated in their own unique festivities, underscoring the global unity and pride of the Ergon family. From the United States to Mexico, Singapore and Belgium, employees celebrated in many different and meaningful ways.
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Ergon Goes Platinum
In traditional anniversary gift-giving, platinum symbolizes the 70th year, representing strength, resilience and enduring value — qualities that perfectly mirror Ergon’s long-standing legacy and commitment to excellence. However, this milestone event is more than a nod to longevity for our organization; it is a chance to honor our employees and the promising future of innovation as we continue to live out our mission of meeting needs, supporting families and serving customers.
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Founded by Leslie B. Lampton Sr., Ergon began as a humble petroleum retailer with just two employees. We have since grown to include over 4,200 employees worldwide with operations spanning several industries, including refining, asphalt, transportation, construction and more. We transform molecules that would otherwise be used as transportation fuels into non-combusted specialty naphthenic and paraffinic products for niche markets. Our asphalt solutions extend the life of North American roadways. Our logistics companies are essential to the manufacturing supply chain.
Your Partner for Progress
The Ergon family has a unique ability to develop, produce and provide long-lasting, high-value solutions customers utilize to improve the performance of products people around the world use every day. As we look to the future, our vision is to be the world’s preferred partner for innovative solutions and specialized services that drive customer success. In doing so, we remain dedicated to product and environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and evolving to meet the needs of customers and communities.
For more details about Ergon’s journey and ongoing projects, follow our social media platforms. Here’s to the future and many more years of success! Thank you to the entire Ergon family for your commitment and contributions.
