RelaDyne Acquires Rossee Oil Company, Expanding Georgia Distribution Network
Acquisition adds four locations and expands RelaDyne’s fuel, lubricant and DEF distribution presence across Georgia
RelaDyne has acquired Rossee Oil Company, a longtime Georgia petroleum distributor with operations serving fuel, lubricant, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), cardlock and ancillary-product customers throughout the state.
The acquisition adds Rossee Oil’s four distribution facilities in Eatonton, Moultrie, Wrightsville and Swainsboro, Georgia, expanding RelaDyne’s distribution footprint and regional density across the Southeast. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed in the announcement.
Headquartered in Eatonton, Rossee Oil was founded in 1945 and has grown from a local petroleum jobber into a full-service distributor serving commercial, industrial, transportation and agricultural customers across Georgia. The company is a fourth-generation family-owned business.
“Rossee Oil Company is excited to join the RelaDyne team,” said Bill Rainey, owner of Rossee Oil Company. Rainey said the company’s growth over more than 80 years has been built on its employees and customer relationships, and that joining RelaDyne will provide additional resources and expand the range of products and services available to customers.
For RelaDyne, the transaction further builds its presence in a Southeast market where distribution density remains an important part of the company’s growth strategy.
“Rossee’s established presence throughout Georgia strengthens our regional density and expands our ability to serve fuel and lubricant customers across the Southeast,” said Eric Royse, chief executive officer of RelaDyne. Royse added that Rossee’s experienced team, strong operations and longstanding commitment to dependable customer service make the company an “excellent addition to RelaDyne” and create opportunities for associates, customers and supplier partners.
RelaDyne Chief Strategy Officer David Schumacher described the transaction as a strategic investment in the company’s Southeast operations, noting that the four Rossee locations will expand RelaDyne’s Georgia network as well as its fuel and lubricant distribution, industrial reliability and emergency-response capabilities.
Schumacher also pointed to Rossee’s fourth-generation family ownership, employee base and local-market knowledge, saying the company has built an “enviable market position” in Georgia. He said RelaDyne intends to maintain the service Rossee customers have come to expect while expanding access to RelaDyne’s broader capabilities.
About Rossee Oil Company
Rossee Oil Company is a petroleum distributor based in Eatonton, Georgia, providing lubricants, fuel, cardlock, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and ancillary products to customers throughout Georgia. Founded in 1945, the company operates four distribution facilities in Eatonton, Moultrie, Wrightsville and Swainsboro. Rossee Oil is known for its customer service, industry experience and local-market knowledge, supported by an established distribution network across the state. More information is available at rosseeoilco.com.
About RelaDyne
RelaDyne is a large North American lubricant distributor and provider of fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and industrial reliability services to industrial, commercial and automotive customers. Founded in 2010 through the merger of four companies, RelaDyne has expanded to more than 190 locations through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. The company provides lubricants, fuels, DEF, reliability services and related products and services across North America. More information is available at RelaDyne.com.