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Teams from California and Saskatchewan Take Gold in Valvoline Inc.’s 32nd Annual Oilympics

U.S. and Canada winning teams perform the quickest perfect service experience

LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced the winners of its 32nd annual Oilympics competition held in Valvoline Inc.’s home city, Lexington, Ky.

First place gold medal winners are:

  • U.S. team – Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ franchise team representing Henley Enterprises from West Convina, California:
    • Vanessa Little
    • Algenis Santos
    • Giovannte Zornoza
  • Canada team – Great Canadian Oil Change™ franchise team representing Regina Franchise Group from Regina, Saskatchewan:
    • Gage McKay
    • Josh Baber
    • Aidan Holma

Silver and bronze medalists, most valuable player, and best overall service experience were also recognized on the day.

The Oilympics field is built from the best: 39 regional teams, rising through local and market qualifiers to represent the top 1% of Valvoline's technicians across the entire network in the U.S. and Canada. This year, teams were welcomed to the company’s corporate headquarters in Lexington.

The tradition dates to 1994 and has grown alongside Valvoline's network of more than 2,400 company-owned and franchised locations in North America, operating under the Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change brands.

About Valvoline Inc.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) delivers quick, easy, trusted service at more than 2,400 franchised and company-operated service centers across the United States and Canada. The Company completes more than 30 million services annually system-wide, from about 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes to a variety of manufacturer-recommended maintenance services such as wiper replacements and tire rotations. At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people, including the 13,000 team members who are working to drive the full potential of our core business, deliver sustainable network growth, and innovate to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the car parc. For more information, visit vioc.com.

Contacts

Investor Relations
Elizabeth B. Clevinger
+1 (859) 357-3155
IR@valvoline.com

 

Media Contact
Angela Davied
+1 (913) 302-0032
angela.davied@valvoline.com

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Contacts

Investor Relations
Elizabeth B. Clevinger
+1 (859) 357-3155
IR@valvoline.com

 

Media Contact
Angela Davied
+1 (913) 302-0032
angela.davied@valvoline.com

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