United Fuel & Energy to Present at the 2007 IPAA OGIS Small Cap
United Fuel & Energy Corporation, a leading distributor of gasoline, diesel, propane and lubricant products to customers in the rural markets of the southwestern and south central U.S., announced today that the company will participate in the IPAA 2007 Oil & Gas Investment Symposium (OGIS) for small cap companies to be held February 6-8, 2007.
Chuck McArthur, United Fuel & Energy’s Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present on Tuesday, February 6, 2007, at 11:50 a.m. eastern time. The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet and is expected to last approximately 20 minutes. The live webcast link will be available on the company’s website at http://www.ufeonline.com and will also be archived for replay.
About United Fuel
United Fuel, located in Midland, Texas, is engaged in the business of distributing gasoline, diesel, propane and lubricant products primarily in certain rural markets of Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. United Fuel represents the consolidation of numerous companies, the most significant of which is the Eddins-Walcher Company. Eddins-Walcher has been in business since 1937, has a reputation of reliability with its customers and currently represents the majority of United Fuel’s consolidated revenues. United Fuel intends to continue to expand its business through strategic acquisitions.
United Fuel currently engages in the following activities:
* Card-lock operation (unattended re-fueling of commercial vehicles). * Wholesale fuels and lubricants (to commercial customers).
* Propane distribution (to commercial and residential users).
United Fuel conducts its operations through 20 branch locations and 105 card-lock (unattended) fuel sites. United Fuel currently has approximately 275 full-time employees. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at http://www.ufeonline.com or to request future press releases via email, go to http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=1318&to=ea&Nav=1&S=0&L=1 .
Contact: Chuck McArthur, President and CEO cmcarthur@ufeonline.com
432-571-8000
Lisa Elliott / lelliott@drg-e.com
DRG&E / 713-529-6600
Source: United Fuel & Energy Corporation
