United Refining Company Overview
Pro stress-test →United Refining Company is an American oil company in Warren, Pennsylvania, operating an oil refinery that can process 70,000 barrels of crude oil into gasoline, diesel fuel and other petroleum distillates per day. It distributes gasoline under the Kwik Fill and Keystone brands, and markets these products through wholesale channels and over 350 retail outlets under the Kwik Fill/Red Apple and Country Fair brands, serving regions in western New York, Pennsylvania, and eastern Ohio.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company is the leading integrated refiner and marketer of petroleum products in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. Acquired in 1986 by John A. Catsimatidis through his wholly-owned United Acquisition Corp., United Refining has maintained private ownership and a focus on operational independence amid industry consolidation. The company benefits from vertical integration through a 70,000 bpd refinery and owned-operated retail network, providing stable regional market presence.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →With respect to wholesale gasoline and distillate sales, United competes with P.E.S., P.B.F., Valero, Exxon-Mobil, and other refiners and marketers via the pipeline system. The company primarily competes with Marathon Petroleum in the asphalt market, both in New York and Pennsylvania. Many principal competitors are integrated multinational oil companies that are substantially larger and better known than United.
Industry Context
United Refining Company operates in Oil & Gas Refining / Petroleum Products.
Key facts
Founded: 1902 · Headquarters: Warren, Pennsylvania · Employees: 4,000+ · Revenue: $356M