Wednesday, June 5, 2002

American Refining Group, Inc. (ARG) Manufacturer of 

Quality Brad Penn^® Lubricants Announced 

the Addition of Quality Brad Penn^® Concrete Form Oils

to its Quality Line of Lubricants.

“Brad Penn^® Concrete Form Oils are available in two viscosity grades, 65 SUS and 95 SUS.  They are formulated with high quality PENN GRADE™ base oils and a carefully selected  additive package to provide outstanding field performance protection.  The form oils are ideal for metal and wood concrete forms.  The Penn Grade™ formulation have been widely recognized throughout the industry for their high quality performance and reliability,” stated Dick Glady, Director of Branded Lubricants Sales and Marketing.

Brad Penn^® Concrete Form Oils resist water washout, and are non-residual, non-staining and non-drying.  Brad Penn^® form oils prevent concrete build-up and bug holes.  They protect metal forms from rust and increase the life of wood forms.  The high quality Concrete Forms Oils may be applied with roller, brush or sprayer.

Brad Penn^® Lubricants are marketed east of the Mississippi through a network of Independent Lubricant Distributors.

In 1997, American Refining Group, Inc. purchased the Kendall / Amalie refinery located in Bradford, PA, from Witco Corporation.  As a result of the sale of the Kendall^® and Amalie^® brands to a third party, a new name was given to the products produced at the site-Brad Penn^® Premium Pennsylvania Grade Lubricants.

American Refining Group, Inc. is a privately held, ISO 9002 certified refinery.  ARG is a manufacturer and blender of quality Brad Penn^® and Gulf^® branded lubricants, packager of private label lubricants and a premier refiner of petroleum specialty products.