Bradford, Pa. – American Refining Group (ARG) is pleased to showcase our Kendex® 0834, Heavy Resin as an exceptional product offering unrivaled performance in industrial lubricant applications and beyond. A paraffinic resin, Kendex 0834 offers enhanced protection, reliability, and versatility in a broad range of uses due to its high viscosity and shear stability.
“Our resin is unlike others because of the type of crude oil we refine,” states Mike Kozminski, Vice President of Research and Development at ARG. Originating from specially selected Penn Grade crude oil, Kendex 0834 is well-known for exceptional quality. In fact, Kendex 0834 is a high viscosity paraffinic resin that continues to be refined from light sweet paraffinic crude oils that do not contain an appreciable level of asphaltenes. As a high-viscosity Newtonian fluid it provides superior film thickness and will not undergo permanent shear loss in boundary lubrication regimes and therefore maintains constant viscosity across varying shear rates.
“Because it is naturally paraffinic, the Kendex 0834 is an excellent viscosity builder in lubricant formulations such as Industrial Gear Oils, open gear compounds, wire rope lubricants, greases, and other industrial lubricant applications” notes Kozminski.
When used in a variety of quench oil applications including fast and medium quench oils, the Kendex 0834 ingredient serves to accelerate the vapor to boiling phase in the quenching process. In addition to lubricant and grease applications, it also provides some unique attributes in roofing asphalt with improved ductility, durability, and weatherability. The paraffinic nature of the Kendex 0834 also serves as a moisture barrier ingredient in products formulated for underground use and other barrier-type functions. It passes Method IP 346 testing for dermal carcinogenicity of base oils and is therefore non-carcinogenic.
Kendex 0834 has a long and proven performance history over many generations. Over the course of the long history of Kendex 0834 it has been referred to by many different names including: Penn (Pennsylvania) Resins, 2600 SUS Resin, and Heavy Resins.
Available in 55-gallon steel drums, along with bulk shipments in trucks, railcars and ISOtainers, it is REACH registered for imports to Europe, and available for purchase worldwide. ARG’s top-notch sales and customer service teams can easily support shipment both domestically and internationally.
For more information go to https://www.amref.com/landing-page/arg-kendex-0834/.
American Refining Group – Our Legacy Fund
Photo: Pictured Brian Fernandes-Halloran, Halloran Philanthropies, John Landes, ARG-OLF Board of Directors, Ed Dallenbach, ARG-OLF Board of Directors, Korie Dixon, Scholarship Recipient, Tiffany Boschert, Executive Director of the McKean County Community Foundation and Keli Rounsville, ARG-OLF Board of Directors.
The American Refining Group – Our Legacy Fund formerly known as the Harry J. Halloran Bradford Prosperity Fund is pleased to announce the winner of their scholarship contest administered by the McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF). This year, the scholarship criteria were uniquely revised to give applicants the opportunity to rename the fund, and further promote the vision of Mr. Halloran.
Korie Dixon, a graduate of Bradford Area High School, is the recipient of the $500.00 scholarship and receives credit for the visionary name change. During a reception in her honor, Ms. Dixon explained that the idea for the name came after conducting research and reading books about ARG, including materials about Harry J. Halloran himself. The committee selected Korie’s essay for its depth of research and exceptional writing. The “legacy” theme she aptly refers to, is a cornerstone of the ARG’s business model which relies heavily on legacy crude barrels from the Pennsylvania oil fields, as well as the notion of keeping the refinery sustainable in the Bradford community for years to come.
Mr. Harry Halloran Jr. and his family, along with ARG employees, remain committed to keeping dollars local and giving back to the community.
As the owner of American Refining Group, Harry Halloran was not just a businessperson but also a philanthropist. He is revered by American Refining Group (ARG), which continues his legacy of charitable giving through enterprises including Halloran Philanthropies which is overseen by son Brian Hernandez-Halloran. To assist in that venture, Halloran Philanthropies recently established an employee advisory committee within ARG to provide oversight for the distribution of charitable funds across the local community.
In its developmental stages, the committee has already done extensive work to establish bylaws and other operating parameters. Their goal is to support and empower non-profit organizations in McKean County through strategic financial contribution. The mission is to foster impactful social change, advance equity, encourage sustainability within the community and identify unmet needs for the community. By partnering with other non-profits that demonstrate effective solutions to critical issues it can create long-lasting positive impact toward progress and growth.
The McKean County Community Foundation is one of such partners. The MCCF focuses on serving as a conduit between the various sources of funding and those in need. They provide administrative and investment management services that make it easy for donors to accomplish their charitable wishes by establishing donor advised, scholarships, and other types of funds at the Foundation. The Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies is the parent company of the McKean County Community Foundation and the Elk County Community Foundation. For more information, please contact the Community Foundation at 844-238-2289.
Students looking for financial support for post-secondary education, can apply for the American Refinery Group – Our Legacy Fund scholarship on the MCCF website: www.mckeancountyfoundation.org. For detailed information go to the “Scholarships/Information for Students” section. Applicants will need to create an account on the online portal and follow the instructions to complete their application. Students who receive a scholarship award from the Community Foundation may also qualify for matching dollars through PHEAA and the PATH program if they attend a PA school and have unmet financial need.
