Adam Puzach Named President of U.S. Lubricants
Promotion reflects strong momentum in the division
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Appleton, Wis., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — U.S. Lubricants, a company of U.S. Venture, announced today that Adam Puzach has been named President of U.S. Lubricants. James Williams will continue to lead the division’s national sales strategy as the VP of Sales.
“It’s an honor to step into this role and lead U.S. Lubricants into its next chapter,” said Adam Puzach, President of U.S. Lubricants. “We’ve built strong momentum, and I’m focused on continuing that growth, deepening our customer relationships, and positioning this team for long-term success. The acquisition of Pack Logix has poised U.S. Lubricants uniquely in the marketplace as a fully integrated platform, providing its partners a single point of contact for all of their lubricant needs.”
Puzach came to U.S. Venture through the company’s acquisition of Pack Logix, where he served as President and CEO, and he hit the ground running from day one.
“Adam has the leadership and experience this next chapter calls for, and I couldn’t be more excited to have him step into this role,” shared Eric Kessenich, CEO of U.S. Venture. “As we continue integrating the strengths of the Pack Logix acquisition, I see a division that stands out in the industry, delivering even more value for our customers and partners.”
Puzach brings a strong track record of executive leadership in private equity-owned companies, bringing them both top-line and bottom-line growth by utilizing his extensive financial and operational acumen.
About U.S. Lubricants
U.S. Lubricants brings 50 years of experience delivering automotive, commercial and industrial fluids. The company combines authorized distribution of top‑tier brands with the manufacturing of its proprietary THRIVE® lubricants, supported by in‑house blending and in‑house packaging capabilities. Moving nearly 14 million gallons annually through an integrated regional and national network, U.S. Lubricants helps customers maximize performance, efficiency, and supply continuity. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S. Lubricants is a U.S. Venture company committed to finding a better way for its customers and communities.
About U.S. Venture, Inc.
For over 75 years, U.S. Venture, Inc. has been recognized as an innovative leader in the distribution of renewable and traditional energy products, lubricants, tires, parts, and using data-driven insights to manage energy and information in the global movement of goods. U.S. Venture delivers creative, sustainable solutions that give their customers a competitive edge, and enable the company to support the communities in which they live, work, and play. Through the values lived by their family of brands, U.S. Energy®, U.S. AutoForce, Breakthrough®, U.S. Lubricants, and IGEN®, U.S. Venture seeks new ways to drive business success while being steadfast in its commitment to making the world a better place.
Alison Van Bellinger U.S. Venture (608) 695-6572 AVanBellinger@usventure.com
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