Pugh Lubricants Brings Green Oil to Virginia and Carolinas

ASHEBORO, N.C., April 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Pugh Lubricants today announced that it is now providing environmentally-friendly motor oil to automotive service centers, dealerships and fleets throughout North and South Carolina, and Virginia.

EcoPower motor oil, premium-quality oil produced by re-refining used motor oil, is certified to meet or exceed the quality standards set by the American Petroleum Industry (API) for new motor oil. EcoPower is produced by Safety-Kleen, North America's largest collector and re-refiner of used oil.

"We recognize the importance of offering our customers a product that conserves natural resources and reduces dependence on foreign crude," says Ron Pugh, president of Pugh Lubricants. "EcoPower gives our customers a new, high-quality alternative that meets a growing need."

Pugh Lubricants, based in Asheboro, N.C., is offering EcoPower in 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 and 15W-40 viscosities in bulk and drums.

"Pugh Lubricants offers the best brands in the industry and we appreciate them adding EcoPower to their product line," said Eric Zimmer, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Safety-Kleen. According to Zimmer, the process for manufacturing EcoPower is virtually the same as refining crude oil, but creates less of an impact on the planet.

"It takes up to 85 percent less energy to produce a gallon of EcoPower oil from used oil than to produce that same oil from a gallon of crude," Zimmer said. "It gives consumers all the extra protection of a synthetic blend motor oil with a much smaller carbon footprint."

Zimmer said Safety-Kleen produced 97.4 million gallons of re-refined oil product from used oil in 2009, avoiding the emissions of more than 1,000,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases or the equivalent of taking almost 200,000 cars off the road. All major U.S. car manufacturers have approved the use of EcoPower in 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30 oils in their cars that require these grades, and the 15W-40 grade has been approved by leading heavy-duty engine manufacturers.

For the past 20 years, Safety-Kleen has produced high-quality motor oils for large commercial fleets and the federal government by re-refining used oil the company collects at thousands of car dealerships, automotive retailers and quick-lube facilities across North America.  

About Pugh Lubricants

Founded in 1947, Pugh Lubricants is one of the largest lubricants distributors in the southeast United States, serving five states. The company supplies the following products to the automotive and commercial/industrial markets: automotive and commercial lubricants, industrial lubricants, absorbent materials, chemicals, antifreeze/coolants and refrigerant, filters, appearance and tunnel wash products. With a strong dedication to service, Pugh Lubricants prides itself on its reputation and commitment to customers, quality products and business practices. For more information, call 336-629-2061 or visit www.pughoil.com.

About Safety-Kleen

Safety-Kleen is a leading North American used oil recycling and re-refining, parts cleaning and environmental solutions company, with approximately 4,300 employees serving approximately 330,000 customer locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Safety-Kleen provides a broad set of environmentally responsible products and services that keep North American businesses in balance with the environment. For more information, please visit www.ecopoweroil.com or www.safety-kleen.com or call (800) 669-5740.

SOURCE Safety-Kleen