NORTH TONWANDA, N.Y. -- Wilson Farms Inc. and Reid Petroleum Corp. will mark an environmental milestone on November 6 with the launch of Buffalo's first E85 fuel station at Wilson Farms in North Tonawanda, N.Y. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will mark the occasion along with comments from Paul Nanula, CEO and president of Wilson Farms, and Paul Quebral, president of Reid Petroleum.
"This is truly a turning point for the Buffalo area with the introduction of ethanol fuel. It is an honor for Wilson Farms to be part of this moment in environmental history as E85 has been proven [image-nocss] to pose less risk to our environment by reducing carbon dioxide emissions, a harmful greenhouse gas," said Nanula.
"For both environmental and economic reasons, there is an increasing number of flex-fuel vehicles [FFVs] on the road throughout the U.S., including in Western New York," added Quebral. "Reid Petroleum has been supplying motor fuels throughout Western New York since 1922, and it is important that we provide E85 now as an option for this growing sector of customers. We are especially pleased to be doing so with a partner like Wilson Farms."
Several local dignitaries including North Tonawanda Mayor Larry Soos are expected to be on hand for the occasion, as well.
Lockport, N.Y.-based Reid Petroleum Corp. is a multi branded motor fuel marketer operating in Upstate New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania. The company is a subsidiary of The Reid Group, which also operates more than 30 c-stores under the names K&K Food Marts and Crosby Marts.
Williamsville, N.Y.-based Wilson Farms currently operates 192 Wilson Farms Neighborhood Food Stores, Wilson Farms Xpress and Sugarcreek Stores convenience store and gas station locations across the state of New York.
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