Testing, Awareness Vital in Avoiding Coolant Problems

…performed to determine if existing coolant is worth trying to save or if a complete drain, flush, and refill would be the best course of action.” Maintaining appropriate inhibitor levels is also an important part of maintenance. Not caring for equipment or coolants properly can lead to elevation or degradation of SCA levels. “Overdosing conditions occurs if SCA’s are added without proper testing either by glycol test strips or laboratory testing….

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PetroChoice Names Roy Rosas as Chief Executive Officer

…main a member of PetroChoice’s Board of Directors. Mr. Rosas is a highly accomplished professional with more than 25 years of strategic leadership experience. He has served as an Operating Executive at Golden Gate Capital since 2012 and has been actively involved with PetroChoice since it was acquired by Golden Gate Capital in 2015. He previously served as Operating Director with Berkshire Partners, and held the position of Chief Marketing and Adm…

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Controlling Fleet Costs Starts with Minimizing Repairs

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…n failure, which drives up repair costs.” Many of these new systems are so complex that they aren’t properly fixed the first time, leading to increased repair frequency. “Many of the new generation features are delivered through electronic devices with multiple cards, or electronic components attached to a plug-in substrate, in the system,” Survant said. “Common repair techniques often involve ‘card swapping’ until the problem goes away. The flawe…

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Getting your Name Out There: Establishing an Online Presence for your Shop

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…C and can figure it out yourself. If you are, that’s great. But if you are completely computer illiterate, reach out to someone, be it a friend, family member or even employee who might be able to help. The person doesn’t need to be a web developer, but some computer skills may be required. Taking your shop online can help bring in new customers and increase revenue. While you may end up incurring some costs, ensuring customers can find you online…

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PetroChoice Earns Eastman Chemical Company’s Supplier Excellence Award for 2016

…lationship is key to our success. Even more impressive is your long-term accomplishments in earning this award for what I believe is eleven years in a row. Maintaining that level of service over a decade is what great looks like and what sets PetroChoice apart from your competitors. As a recognized supplier of lubricants and greases to Eastman Chemical Company during 2016, you have earned the status assigned by Eastman to our most valued suppliers…

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Moove Acquires PetroChoice from Golden Gate Capital

…rietary brand offerings, strengthening its key partnerships, and executing complementary acquisitions. Throughout the course of our ownership, we have held discussions with Moove management about the clear strategic fit between these two businesses and we are confident that Moove has strong expertise to build on PetroChoice’s existing momentum and continue to grow the business.” Moelis & Company LLC served as financial advisor and Reed Smith LLP a…

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History

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…xpanding the company’s reach into the Midwest C&I market. 2012 The company completed the acquisitions of Lorenz Lubricants, Suburban Oil, Best Oil, and Craft Oil Corporation. 2013 PetroChoice completed two separate acquisitions to purchase the assets of US Lubes (North and South). The company also opened a new greenfield branch in Grand Forks, North Dakota. 2014: PetroChoice acquired LubriCorp bringing on 3 new branches in Tennessee. The company a…

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Performance Fuels

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…reventing water or sludge from accumulating in tank bottoms. Environmental Compliance – preventing an environmental incident starts with being prepared. This includes having the right equipment, procedures, and training. Few companies have the resources and expertise to manage this complex resource. Fuel management can be overwhelming and many companies settle for suppliers that offer little beyond delivery and supply. Managed Fuel Programs – We w…

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Meeting the Challenges of Commercial Fleet Management

…timely fashion is always a challenge,” Wyatt said. “Modern trucks are very complex and troubleshooting sophisticated electronic systems, especially exhaust after-treatment systems, is challenging.” Related: Learn more about PetroChoice’s products and services for commercial vehicles Wyatt said having a thorough inspection protocol during the maintenance process is important, and it’s something that too few fleet managers focus on. He also called o…

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API, ILSAC to Begin Licensing New Standards in 2020

…ong for the category to be developed,” Harmening said. “Five of them are replacement tests that were updated to include modern engines. Several of them were updated because the parts supply for the engines were discontinued.” Harmening said shops, dealerships and anyone else that carries motor oil prepare to stock products that meet the new standards. He recommended they start working with their suppliers now to ensure they have access to new prod…

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