Wednesday  April 3, 2002

American Refining Group Selected as a

Fill Point for Viscosity Oil.  

American Refining Group will be a regional manufacturer of private-label lubricants for FL Viscosity Oil Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of FL Italia S. p. A.

American Refining Group, Inc. (ARG) announced today that its Bradford, PA blending and packaging facility has been selected as a regional fill point for private-label brands of engine oils and lubricants furnished by FL Viscosity Oil.

Harvey Golubock, President and COO of American Refining Group, stated, “The selection of ARG as a fill point for FL Viscosity Oil came on the heels of the closure of the prior fill point.  We knew the transition was not going to be easy, but our people were up to the challenge”.    According to Jeff Hoch, President of FL Viscosity, “time was short and the early spring promotional requirements were just around the corner.  We needed a supplier with the facilities, people and experience to handle our exacting OEM requirements.   ARG has more than met our expectations.”