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NOCO Energy Corporation Expands Operations into Pennsylvania and West Virginia

NOCO acquires warehouse facilities of Windward Petroleum Distribution

NOCO Distribution, LLC, a wholly owned business unit of NOCO Inc., announced today that it has acquired three lubricant distribution warehouses, located in Youngwood, Erie, and Ridgeway, Pennsylvania from Windward Petroleum, Inc.  Customers in Western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia are served from the facilities.  All former Windward employees have joined the NOCO Distribution team.

"This acquisition is strategically important to NOCO as our lubricant distribution footprint now extends from Ottawa, Ontario in the North, Pittsburgh in the South, Buffalo in the West, and Vermont in the East," said James D. Newman, President of NOCO Energy Corp.  "We look forward to providing our new customers with the outstanding service and products NOCO has been known for since its inception in 1933."

NOCO offers a wide range of passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, and industrial lubricants, including Exxon Mobil, Petro Can, and its own private trade label.  The company intends to expand its fuels, natural gas and electric, and recovery services offerings in the newly acquired geography along with the established lubricants business.

"We are thrilled with the opportunities this acquisition gives our business and look forward to providing  outstanding products and service as we grow and expand our market share in the United States and Canada," said Fred Giese, General Manager, NOCO Distribution, LLC.  

Sun Coast Resources, Inc. ("Sun Coast") announced the completion of an acquisition in Houston, Texas to further expand its branded and unbranded fuel and lubricant distribution business.   

Dating back to 1946, ADA supplies and delivers branded ConocoPhillips and CITGO fuels to independently owned convenience stores in Harris County.

In addition ADA supplies ConocoPhillips; BP, 76 and Castrol branded lubricants to municipalities and commercial end users, and operates a fleet of fuel and lubricant transportation trucks from Old Ocean and Houston, Texas. ADA employs nearly 50 experienced and dedicated fuel and lubricant personnel who have joined Sun Coast to continue to operate the acquired assets and business from both the Old Ocean and Sun Coast facilities in Houston.

"ADA has one of the longest standing reputations for quality products and customer service in our industry, and we are pleased to welcome Jim Smith and his team to Sun Coast", said Kathy Lehne, founder and President of Sun Coast Resources, Inc.

About Sun Coast

Sun Coast Resources, Inc.: Founded in Houston, Texas by Kathy Lehne in 1985, Sun Coast operates in 35 states, and from 14 locations in Texas, and currently has nearly 1,200 employees. It is the 11th largest privately held company in Houston.