Ergon, Inc.
American petroleum products company
Ergon, Inc. is a privately owned company based in Flowood, Mississippi. The company, founded by Leslie Lampton in 1954 with two employees, was built to serve industries essential to global manufacturing and infrastructure. Today, Ergon supports customers and partners in more than 100 countries.
Companies and subsidiaries
Ergon Inc. consists of companies that operate under three segments, as represented below.
Energy & Specialty Solutions
Ergon Refining, Inc. (ERI)
Ergon International, Inc.
Ergon Mexico
Ergon Latin America, Inc.
Ergon – West Virginia, Inc.
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