With 73 franchised stores in five provinces, Great Canadian Oil
Change becomes Valvoline’s largest quick-lube brand in Canada
LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a leading worldwide supplier of premium
branded lubricants and automotive services, today said that it has
completed the previously announced acquisition of the business assets of
Great Canadian Oil Change Franchising Ltd., the third-largest quick-lube
system in Canada.
The acquisition expands Valvoline’s existing quick-lube network to more
than 1,200 company-owned and franchised locations in North America.
“Growing and strengthening our quick-lube network through organic store
expansion and high-quality acquisitions in both core and new markets is
a key growth strategy for the company,” said Sam Mitchell, chief
executive officer. “Great Canadian Oil Change, with its established
brand and loyal customer base, is Valvoline’s first international
quick-lube acquisition and provides us with an excellent opportunity to
expand our quick-lube footprint outside the U.S.”
About Valvoline
TM
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a leading worldwide marketer and supplier
of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, with sales in
more than 140 countries. Established in 1866, Valvoline's heritage spans
over 150 years, during which it has developed powerful brand recognition
across multiple product and service channels. The highly trusted brand
ranks as the No. 3 passenger car motor oil brand in the DIY market by
volume, the No. 2 quick-lube chain by number of stores in the United
States and the No.3 quick-lube chain by number of stores in Canada. The
company operates and franchises more than 1,140 Valvoline Instant Oil
ChangeSM centers in the U.S. and more than 70 Great Canadian
Oil Change locations in Canada. It also markets Valvoline lubricants and
automotive chemicals, including the new Valvoline™ Modern Engine Full
Synthetic Motor Oil, which is specifically engineered to protect against
carbon build-up in Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), turbo and other
engines manufactured since 2012; Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife
technology motor oil for engines over 75,000 miles; Valvoline Synthetic
motor oil; and Zerex™ antifreeze. To learn more, visit www.valvoline.com.
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