Ergon Expands Operations in Asia

Fri., Dec 2, 2016

JACKSON, Miss. – Ergon, currently the world’s largest producer of naphthenic specialty products and second largest manufacturer of bright stock, has announced continued global expansion with a new bulk storage terminal in Ulsan, South Korea, as well as a new regional office in Singapore.

“The addition of this storage terminal and office to Ergon’s global supply and distribution network allows for improved service and accessibility for clients throughout Asia,” said Per Klintstam, President of Ergon International, Inc.

HyGold 5000BS, Ergon’s new bright stock, together with most of the company’s naphthenic grades and transformer oils, will be available in the Asian market by early 2017.

About Ergon

Ergon is a group of privately held companies that operate under six primary business segments: Refining & Marketing, Asphalt & Emulsions, Transportation & Terminaling, Oil & Gas, Real Estate, and Corporate & Other.

Contact Information

Ergon International, Inc.

Véronique Rousseau, + 32 473 56 71 55

Market Communications

veronique.rousseau@ergon.com

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Ergon, Inc.

Jim Temple, +1-601-933-3000

Corporate Communications Manager

jim.temple@ergon.com

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