CARTERET, N.J., Feb. 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prime Lube Inc., the parent company of Blue Sky East LLC, announced that Burkett Oil of Norcross, Georgia, is now a distributor of Blue Sky Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). Burkett will offer the EPA-mandated diesel fuel supplement to customers throughout the greater Atlanta metro region. Distribution of Blue Sky DEF will meet growing demand for its use in diesel-powered engines, including tractor trailers, pickup trucks, passenger cars, agricultural and construction equipment, marine vessels and trains.
"The addition of Burkett Oil to our growing family of distributorships is significant for our growth," said Robert Arbasetti, COO of Prime Lube. "We are excited about our association with Burkett Oil, a major established fuel and lubricant supplier, and the expansion of Blue Sky DEF in one of the Southeast's largest metropolitan areas. The availability of Blue Sky DEF to diesel fuel customers in Atlanta and the surrounding area allows them to stay compliant with EPA-required emissions levels, while benefitting from a high-quality, low-cost, easy-to-use solution that keeps engines running efficiently."
Family-owned and operated for more than 35 years, Norcross-based Burkett Oil Company Inc. is a full-line distributor of gasoline, diesel fuels and lubricants. The company is the designated branded supplier of Chevron and Texaco fuels for more than 60 metro-Atlanta retail stations, and also supplies unbranded fuels to local independent stations.
"Burkett Oil has always been a leader in providing outstanding product quality, including safer and cleaner fuel alternatives," said Hugh Burkett, co-owner and president of Burkett Oil. "The addition of Blue Sky DEF to our product lineup allows us to make a positive impact in the Atlanta area by offering customers the environmental and performance benefits of this diesel fuel additive."
Burkett's full-service distribution and handling capacity of Blue Sky DEF will include its own fleet of trucks for delivery, as well as the capability to provide customers with dispensing equipment, storage tanks and other handling equipment required for DEF. With this strategic distribution partnership, Blue Sky East LLC is able to offer a more affordable supply of DEF to its customers throughout the Atlanta metro region. Lower transportation costs will also result in a significant price advantage for retail fuel stations and their customers.
Regarding EPA compliance, all diesel-powered passenger and commercial vehicles produced after January 1, 2010, are required to meet new, lower nitrous oxide emission standards. DEF, in conjunction with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology, is the most effective and safest means for commercial and private owner / operators to meet the required U.S. EPA mandate. DEF is also mandated in Canada.
Blue Sky DEF is ISO and API approved to help neutralize the nitrous oxide emissions generated through diesel exhaust. In its most basic form, DEF is a blend of urea (derived from natural gas) and deionized water that combine to form ammonia, which turns nitrous oxide emissions into harmless water vapor and elemental nitrogen. It can also improve fuel economy up to eight percent.
For more information about Blue Sky DEF and Burkett Oil, please call 855-258-7593.
About Blue Sky LLC:
Blue Sky is the only DEF supplier with regional manufacturing and distribution centers located across North America — ensuring higher quality, lower cost and prompt delivery. API certified and ISO 22241 compliant, Blue Sky DEF meets EPA diesel engine emissions standards and helps improve fuel efficiency by up to eight percent. Blue Sky DEF is the clear choice for clean air.
About Burkett Oil Company Inc.:
Burkett Oil Company offers a complete line of fuels and lubricants to retail and commercial businesses. Staffed with a team of knowledgeable lubrication specialists backed by experienced engineers, Burkett Oil provides solutions for a variety of lubrication needs. They are the branded supplier of Chevron and Texaco fuels for metro Atlanta, as well as Chevron and Havoline lubricants. Burkett Oil owns its own fleet of delivery trucks, including tank trucks that can transport up to 8,000 gallons of fuel.
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