Deal strengthens lubricant distribution across Oklahoma and region
RelaDyne, the nation’s largest distributor of lubricants and a major supplier of fuels and industrial reliability services, has acquired Dennis Oil Company, a long-established Missouri-based blender and distributor of commercial and industrial lubricants.
While financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, the acquisition significantly expands RelaDyne’s Midwest presence, including deeper penetration into Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri, and strengthens its position in the commercial and industrial lubricants market.
Dennis Oil Company, founded in 1940 and headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has built a multi-generation, family-owned business serving customers across trucking, manufacturing, mining, railroad, agriculture, and construction sectors. The company supplies a wide range of products including engine oils, hydraulic and gear oils, grease, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).
Strategic fit in commercial and industrial markets
RelaDyne said the acquisition enhances its density in key Midwest markets while complementing its existing distribution, service, and logistics network.
“Dennis Oil Company’s service footprint and product breadth perfectly complement our existing operations in the Midwest,” said Eric Royse, Chief Executive Officer of RelaDyne. “Their longstanding customer relationships and reputation for service align strongly with our commitment to reliability, performance, and customer partnership.”
The deal allows RelaDyne to further scale its offerings to industrial and commercial customers that increasingly require integrated fuel, lubricant, and reliability services from a single provider.
Dennis Oil to maintain customer focus under new ownership
Jeff Dennis, President of Dennis Oil Company, said joining RelaDyne positions the company for long-term growth while preserving its customer-first approach.
“This combination propels our capacity to grow with our loyal customers and reach new markets,” Dennis said. “By becoming part of RelaDyne, we can expand our product portfolio and service capabilities while continuing to deliver the same level of service our customers have trusted for decades.”
RelaDyne indicated Dennis Oil’s operations, workforce, and customer relationships will remain a core part of its Midwest strategy.
Continued consolidation in lubricant and fuel distribution
Founded in 2010, RelaDyne has grown rapidly through acquisitions and now operates more than 190 locations across North America, supplying lubricants, fuels, DEF, and industrial reliability solutions to a wide range of end markets.
David Schumacher, RelaDyne’s Chief Strategy Officer, said the Dennis Oil acquisition aligns with the company’s long-term focus on investing in the “Heartland of America.”
“This transaction supports our strategy of expanding in critical commercial and industrial end markets where scale, logistics, and technical service matter most,” Schumacher said.
Industry analysts note the deal reflects continued consolidation in the lubricants and fuel distribution sector, as distributors seek greater scale, geographic density, and service breadth to meet evolving customer demands.