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Vecenergy

Vecenergy is the Vecellio Group's energy division, with interests in the storage and distribution of petroleum products and additives, and the production of alternative fuels. Markets include the U.S., Caribbean and Europe.

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Vecenergy Powering Jatropha Research To Develop Superior Biofuel Feedstock
(1st Quarter 2012) -- With science leading the way, Vecenergy is powering the development of a more cold-tolerant, higher yielding strain of Jatropha, a renewable and sustainable plant oil source that can be used to produce environmentally friendly biodiesel and bio jet fuel.

Albuquerque Pumps Vecenergy's Total Capacity Over 2.1 Million Barrels
(4th Quarter 2011) --
Vecenergy’s most recent terminal acquisition, a bulk petroleum storage and distribution facility in Albuquerque, NM, brings its total capacity to more than 2.1 million barrels.

Vecellio Family Foundation Supports Higher Education, Provides $110,000 For 11 Scholarships
(4th Quarter 2011) --
Three dependents of Vecellio Group employees and eight other graduating high school seniors received scholarships worth a total of $110,000 from the Vecellio Family Foundation in 2011.

Long-Timers Demonstrate Skill And Dedication Needed To Succeed
(4th Quarter 2011) --
A message from Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. -- When measuring business success, it’s natural to think in terms of a financial report. But beyond how a company fares with its customers and suppliers is another important metric: how it fares with its employees.

Vecenergy Enters Southwest Market, Buys Albuquerque Terminal
(3rd Quarter 2011) -- Vecenergy, the energy division of the Vecellio Group, continues to expand its presence in the bulk petroleum storage and distribution industry. After purchasing two Chevron terminals earlier this year in Alabama and Georgia, Vecenergy has acquired a third Chevron terminal, this one a 150,000-barrel capacity facility in Albuquerque, NM.

Polymer, ‘GTR’ Tanks Expand Product Line At South Florida Materials
(3rd Quarter 2011) -- Opened as a liquid asphalt terminal in 2004, South Florida Materials Corp. added diesel tanks a few years later and more recently, began offering Polymer Modified Asphalt (PMA) and Asphalt Rubber Binder (commonly called “GTR” or ground tire rubber) to expand its product line.

Project Owners Can Boost Buying Power, Spur Economy
(3rd Quarter 2011) --
A message from Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. -- For project owners, one of the upsides during a slow economy is getting more work done for less money due to the extremely competitive bidding environment.

2011 Vecellio Lecture Features John Hillman, Inventor of Hybrid-Composite Beam for Bridge Construction
(3rd Quarter 2011) -- John R. Hillman, Engineering News-Record’s 2010 Award of Excellence recipient, presented this year’s Vecellio Lecture at Virginia Tech. Hillman holds three patents for his invention of the Hybrid-Composite Beam (HCB) used in bridge construction.

Vecellio Group VP Safety John West Retires
(3rd Quarter 2011) --
John West, the Vecellio Group’s Vice President of Safety, has retired after nearly 37 total years of service with Vecellio & Grogan, Ranger Construction, and Vecellio Management Services.

Group Welcomes Mark Ligon, VP Safety
(3rd Quarter 2011) --
Mark Ligon has joined the Vecellio Group as VP of Safety, replacing John West, who has retired.

Got Concerns? Make an Anonymous Report at www.VecellioGroupEthics.com or Call 877-210-7643
(3rd Quarter 2011) -- The Vecellio Group has improved online access to its ethics website, launched last year for reporting potential concerns. The website now has a new name that is easier to remember: www.VecellioGroupEthics.com.

Vecenergy Purchases Chevron Terminals in Alabama and Georgia
(March 2011) -- Completing a purchase started last December, Vecenergy, the Vecellio Group's energy division, has closed on the purchase of two Chevron products’ terminals in Montgomery, Alabama and Macon, Georgia.

Providing Excellent Value Is at the Core of Our Diversified Operations
(1st/2nd Quarter 2011) --
A message from Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. -- Providing exceptional value has been a key factor in our success over the decades and has earned us a trusted reputation in the industries we serve.

Group Recognizes 145 Supervisors In Annual Safety Awards Program
(1st/2nd Quarter 2011) --
The Vecellio Group's annual Supervisor Safety Awards program honored 145 supervisors who performed at or above four high-level benchmarks, based on criteria tracked throughout the year.

What Drives Long-Term Success? A Resilient, Resourceful Team
(4th Quarter 2010)
 -- A message from Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. -- In our many decades as a contractor, we’ve experienced a number of boom and bust cycles. One thing has held true throughout these cycles and it holds true today: the men and women in our lines of work are hardy, resilient folks.

Use Your Head — Wear Your Hard Hat!
(4th Quarter 2010) -- Hard hats are a necessary item in our personal protective gear and their use is a mandatory part of our safety protocol.

Vecellio Foundation Provides $100,000 For 10 College Scholarships In 2010
(4th Quarter 2010) -- Since 1973, the Vecellio Family Foundation has helped dependents of Vecellio Group employees, as well as students at selected West Virginia high schools, to further their education. This year the Foundation funded 10 college scholarships worth $10,000 each.

Vecellio Companies ‘Do The Right Thing,’ Set Up Anonymous Ethics Hotline & Website
(4th Quarter 2010) --
When the Vecellio Group tells its employees to “Do The Right Thing,” that’s not just a company motto. The Group has set up an ethics hotline and website so any concerns can be reported anonymously.

User Fee Would Fund Six-Year Transportation Bill
(3rd Quarter 2010) -- A message from Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. -- Raising taxes during a slow economy may seem backwards, but when it’s a pennies-per-gallon user fee on gasoline to pay for a multi-year surface transportation bill, then it makes good sense .

Group’s Safety Records Honored
(3rd Quarter 2010) -- The Vecellio Group’s emphasis on safety is reflected in the safety records of its companies and divisions, with most seeing hundreds of thousands of hours worked with no lost-time incidents.

Better Education? Vorster Explains How At Virginia Tech’s 2010 Vecellio Lecture
(3rd Quarter 2010) --  “Teaching and Learning: The Critical Balance in Effective Education” will be presented by Michael C. Vorster, the David H. Burrows Professor Emeritus of Construction Engineering at the school.

ENR Ranks Vecellio Group As #177
(3rd Quarter 2010) -- Vecellio Group, Inc. is currently ranked #177 on “The Top 400 Contractors” list, published annually by Engineering News-Record.

In Memoriam: John DeFrehn, V.P. — Finance
(3rd Quarter 2010) -- John DeFrehn, a 40-year employee who rose through the ranks to become the Vecellio Group’s Secretary/Treasurer and Vice President — Finance, passed away in June after a long illness.

Vecenergy Secures Land, Permits For Large Port Manatee Terminal
(1st/2nd Quarter 2010) --
Vecenergy has turned to the Gulf Coast for further expansion into Florida’s terminal market, securing the land and needed permits to build a large terminal facility at Port Manatee, across from St. Petersburg on the southern side of Tampa Bay.

Port Everglades Terminal In Second Year Of Successful Operation
(1st/2nd Quarter 2010) --
In early 2010, Vecenergy completed the first year of operation at its 1.35-million barrel petroleum terminal at Port Everglades in South Florida. The facility is operated under an exclusive agreement with Valero Energy Corporation.

Vecellio Group CEO Elected ARTBA Foundation Chairman
(4th Quarter 2009) --
Leo A. Vecellio, Jr., has been elected to chair the development arm of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, the industry’s leading advocate before Congress and the White House, it was announced at the association's recent national convention.

Vecellio Group Ranks #157 On ENR's "Top 400 Contractors" List
(4th Quarter 2009)
-- Vecellio Group, Inc. consistently appears in the top half of Engineering News-Record's annual "Top 400 Contractors" list and the 2009 rankings are no exception. Based on 2008 contracting revenues, the Group moved up to #157 on the list.

Torgersen Gives 2009 Vecellio Lecture
(3rd Quarter 2009) -- Professor Paul E. Torgersen, an Industrial Engineer whose career at Virginia Tech spans 43 years, including 20 years as a Dean and seven as University President, is the presenter of this year’s Vecellio Lecture.

Vecellio Group Operations Extend “No Lost Time” Safety Records
(3rd Quarter 2009) --
Vecenergy marks five years, Sharpe Bros. reaches three years, and White Rock Quarries and Vecellio & Grogan's Beckley shop crew both surpass one year with no "Lost Time" incidents.

Safely Building Infrastructure Takes A Total Team Effort
(3rd Quarter 2009) --
A message from Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. -- Building and maintaining transportation infrastructure takes a total team effort. So does keeping everyone safe in and around our job sites.

Vecenergy, Valero Hold Grand Opening Of Port Everglades Fuel Terminal
(1st/2nd Quarter 2009) -- Operating under a lease agreement with Valero, Vecenergy held a grand opening of its Port Everglades, FL, fuel terminal earlier this year.

All systems are “go” — open for business! After finishing construction and testing all systems, Vecenergy has opened a 1.35-million barrel terminal in Port Everglades, Florida, under a lease agreement with Valero.
Vecenergy Opens Fuel Terminal In Port Everglades
(1st/2nd Quarter 2009) --
After finishing construction and testing all systems, Vecenergy has opened a 1.35-million barrel terminal in Port Everglades, Florida, under a lease agreement with Valero.

Annual Supervisor Awards Prove Safety Pays
(1st/2nd Quarter 2009) --
Recognizing the important role Supervisors play in keeping crews and work zones safe in the day-to-day operations of its companies and divisions, the Vecellio Group presented more than 160 Supervisor Safety Awards and bonuses for job performance in 2008.

Great Deal For 401(k) Savers: 50% Match
(1st/2nd Quarter 2009) --
In a welcome bit of economic news, participants in the Vecellio Group’s 401(k) plan received the same generous gift from the company this year as in 2008 — a 50 percent match on all contributions up to 6 percent of an employee’s paycheck.

Results Prove Job Site Quality, Safety and Efficiency Are “Worth Doing Right”  A message from Leo Vecellio, Jr.
(1st/2nd Quarter 2009) --
“If something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right.” That old saying is just as true today as it’s ever been and we strive to take that attitude to heart throughout our organization.

Vecellio Group's VanGuard Magazine, Vecenergy Marketing Brochure Earn Communicator Awards
(1st/2nd Quarter 2009) --
The Vecellio Group's VanGuard newsmagazine and a Vecenergy marketing brochure have been named five-time winners in the 2009 Communicator Awards, hosted by the International Academy of the Visual Arts.

 

News & Photos -- 2008

Ranger South Finishes Site Work For Vecenergy's Petroleum Terminal At Port Everglades
(4th Quarter 2008)

Staying True To Values Leads To Long-Term Success
(4th Quarter 2008)

$10,000 College Scholarships Awarded To Mercedes Machado, Natasha Rosales, 8 Others
(4th Quarter 2008)

History Abounds With Good Design Lessons, Says Henry Petroski At 2008 Vecellio Lecture
(4th Quarter 2008)

Vecellio Group Celebrates 70 Years Of Integrity, Quality & Service
(3rd Quarter 2008)

Living The Legacy Is A Humbling, Yet Truly Fulfilling Experience
(3rd Quarter 2008)

Crews Achieve “No Lost Time” Milestones
(3rd Quarter 2008)

Terminal Work Enters Last Phase At Port Everglades
(3rd Quarter 2008)

We Build Success By Meeting Opportunities, Challenges Head-On
(1st / 2nd Quarters 2008)

Field Reporting System Saves Time, Paperwork
(1st / 2nd Quarters 2008)

Vecenergy Loses No Time Building Its New Business
(1st / 2nd Quarters 2008)

VanGuards, Brochure Win Hermes, Inspire Awards
(1st / 2nd Quarters 2008)
 

News & Photos -- 2007

Port Celebrates Grand Opening Of Diesel Terminal
(4th Quarter 2007)

Vecellio Group CEO Is Elected ARTBA Chairman
(4th Quarter 2007)

Group Achieves 100% Diamond Recognition
(4th Quarter 2007)

Good Equipment, Great Personnel Make Blacktop Production ‘Green’
(4th Quarter 2007)

Foundation Provides $100,000 In Scholarships
(4th Quarter 2007)

South Division Preps Vecenergy Site
(3rd Quarter 2007)

“Eye In The Sky”
(3rd Quarter 2007)

Linda Figg Delivers 2007 Vecellio Lecture
(3rd Quarter 2007)

Vecenergy Provides Global Marketplace With Well-Integrated Services & Products
(1st / 2nd Quarter 2007)

Full Vertical Integration Leads To New Division
(1st / 2nd Quarter 2007)

Massive Tank Farms Store & Distribute Petroleum Products
(1st / 2nd Quarter 2007)

128 Million Barrels Offloaded In 2006
(1st / 2nd Quarter 2007)

Patented, Continuous Process Creates High-Quality Biodiesel
(1st / 2nd Quarter 2007)

Fuel Additization Ensures Products Meet Exacting Specs
(1st / 2nd Quarter 2007)
 


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