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Vertex Energy Appoints Doug Haugh as Chief Commercial Officer
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ETNA Products acquires metalworking fluids line from JTM Products
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RelaDyne Combines with Sun Coast Resources
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Vertex Energy Appoints Doug Haugh as Chief Commercial Officer
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ETNA Products acquires metalworking fluids line from JTM Products
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