J.C. Hunt Co., a well-known distributor of fuels, lubricants and cargo services headquartered in Blanding, has been acquired by Cincinnati-based RelaDyne. Hunt does business as BCL Distributing in Southeastern Utah.
In a press release, RelaDyne, one of the nation’s largest distributors of lubricants, fuels and diesel exhaust fluid, said it made the acquisition to extend its delivery capabilities across Utah and the Southwest region of the U.S.
“Our partnership with RelaDyne is an exciting new venture for our employees and our customers,” said Carl Hunt, owner of J.C. Hunt Co. “We are confident that partnering with RelaDyne will take our business to the next level and provide opportunities for our employees that did not previously exist. We have known the RelaDyne team in this area for a long time and have a lot of respect for their people and their culture as a well-established and reputable marketer of lubricants, fuels, and related products and services.”
“The acquisition of J.C. Hunt Co. and the addition of Carl and his team signifies the immense growth opportunity and our strategic goal to strengthen our distribution footprint in the West,” said Larry Stoddard, RelaDyne president and CEO. “As our operations in Utah expand with the addition of J.C. Hunt, we are excited to serve more customers than ever, and we welcome the existing team to the RelaDyne family.”
“We are continually looking to acquire businesses with great people and service levels like J.C. Hunt/BCL Distributing,” said Jeff Hart, RelaDyne’s chief sales officer. “Carl has been a fixture in the Utah Petroleum Marketers Association and we are thrilled to have him and his team join the RelaDyne family.”