General Info

Par Mar Oil Company is a multi-state petroleum distributor. Par Mar began business serving commercial, industrial and consumer accounts with oils, greases, gasoline, diesel fuels, heating oils and other petroleum products. Par Mar's initial petroleum affiliation was with Amoco Oil Co., which led to the dealer sector of the business. This division grew to service 55 independent dealers. The company s distribution centers are located in Marietta and Gallipolis, Ohio and Charleston, W.Va. with numerous national brands of lubricant, gasoline and fuel. Par Mar Oil Company, was established in 1967 as a full line petroleum facilitator by Joseph Grow of Parkersburg, W.Va. and James Hollister of Marietta, Ohio. In search of a name, Mr. Grow and Mr. Hollister decided on Par Mar, Par for Parkersburg, W.Va. and Mar for Marietta, Ohio. Par Mar currently operates 27 convenience stores with more than 240 employees.