Valley Oil Company, LLC Press Release

Contact: Molly Delk-Wood
Tel: (503) 566-2428
Fax: (503) 566-2328
Email: mdelkwood@valleyoilco.com
Web Site: www.valleyoilco.com


VALLEY OIL COMPANY'S ENTIRE FORCE OF
REGIONAL SALES MANAGERS GAIN NATA
SAFETY 1ST CERTIFICATION

Salem, OR - August 2001 - Valley Oil Co. has announced that all of the company's Regional Sales Managers have been certified through NATA's Safety 1st Program. In addition, the company's Customer Service Manager and the Vice President of Technical Services were also certified, bringing the total number to 11 Valley Oil personnel to have completed the training program.

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) developed the NATA Safety 1st program to enhance ground safety by identifying the knowledge and skills required of professional aviation line service personnel and assuring their competence through objective testing. Technicians must pass both a written and practical test.

"Valley Oil has always been very supportive of the NATA Safety 1st program. Having the entire Valley Oil sales team certified through the program shows that Valley not only "talks the talk, but also walks the walk," said Amy Koranda, NATA's Manager of Education & Training.
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"As one of the largest distributors of branded aviation fuel in the U.S., Valley should be commended for its leading role in advancing safety, " added James Coyne, NATA President.

"Valley Oil recognizes the crucial role of safety when it comes to fuel and line service operations. We realized the benefit of having our personnel certified not only from a safety perspective, but as a way to serve our customers better and encourage them to make safety as much of a priority as we have," said Mike Delk, Valley Oil Co. President.

Established in 1939 in Salem, Oregon, Valley Oil has 11 regional offices nationwide and is a leading marketer of aviation services and supplier of quality aviation fuels. The company represents four major oil company aviation fuel brands. For more information about Valley Oil, please call 800-322-3233.

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