Southfield, MI-based Vesco Oil Corporation, one of the largest distributors of branded automotive and industrial lubricants in the United States and a leading recycler of used oil and antifreeze, last week announced the acquisition of Wauseon, Ohio based Britsch Inc., a distributor of both fuels and lubricants. Britsch Inc.'s marketing area consists of Northwest Ohio, the Toledo, Ohio metro area, and Southeast Michigan. Vesco Oil services the Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana markets.

Vesco Oil is one of the largest distributors of ExxonMobil and Valvoline branded lubricants. Vesco also distributes lubricants for Castrol, Perkins Products, Inc., CAM2, Motorcraft, MOC Products, and Fortech Products. Britsch is a distributor of ExxonMobil branded lubricants, as well as Houghton and Brad Penn.

The acquisition will enlarge Vesco's geographic footprint and expand its product and service offerings in Ohio. The company has been in business since 1941.

Vesco Oil Corporation Owners and General Managers Lilly Epstein Stotland and Lena Epstein made the acquisition announcement.

Lilly Epstein Stotland, said "This is the perfect time for the two companies to unite. Vesco Oil and Britsch Inc. are strong, successful family-owned businesses. Joining forces with a great company like Britsch Inc. is central to our plans to grow and remain independent."

"This is an exciting day for us at Vesco Oil," said Lena Epstein. "Britsch Inc. is a great company with a strong foundation and legacy. We are thrilled to have the Britsch Inc. team join the Vesco Oil family."

Matt Britsch will join Vesco Oil as the Northern Ohio Industrial Sales and Operations Manager. "Our company was built on decades of hard work, integrity, and great expertise. Vesco Oil reflects all of those qualities and I am very happy to be part of the new team," said Britsch.

In the last five years, Vesco Oil has expanded its business with existing suppliers including four new locations in Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton, Ohio, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.