Ashland Consumer Markets, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., announced that Perkins Oil Company and Badger Lubrication Technologies are now authorized distributors for the complete line of Valvoline high-performance lubricants, automotive chemicals, coolants and some additional items, including filters and wiper blades.
Perkins Oil Company and Badger Lubrication Technologies will primarily distribute these products throughout Wisconsin.
In addition to supplying quick lubes, automotive service centers and car dealerships serving the passenger car market, Perkins Oil Company and Badger Lubrication Technologies will also market and sell the full line of premium Valvoline lubricants, coolants and chemicals to the commercial and heavy-duty market, such as truck and bus fleets, mining and construction equipment, and government agencies. This includes the Valvoline Premium Blue full line of oil, which is the only engine oil approved and endorsed by Cummins Inc. for testing, development and factory fill.
“With more than a half-century of distributor experience, Perkins Oil Company is a recognized supplier of premium automotive brands, making this an excellent strategic fit for our Valvoline products,” said Tom Gerrald, vice president of Valvoline’s Installer Channels. “Badger Lubrication Technologies offers a high level of service, including equipment installation and repair. We look forward to leveraging the long-term distribution relationships and exceptional service of our new channel partners to deliver high-performance Valvoline products.”
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