SHELL DISTRIBUTOR PRODUCT QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM

(DPQA)

In 2003, Allied Oil & Supply, Inc. received certification at all lubricant locations (Omaha, Kansas City, Joplin, Des Moines, and Sioux Falls) by Shell's Distributor Product Quality Assurance (DPQA) Program.  Allied in Kansas City was initially certified in 2001.  This quality approval is the lubricant industry's most stringent national inspection program for bulk lubricant handling and packaging.

The DPQA program addresses 121 key items regarding bulk lubricant handling and packaging.  It covers procedures, sampling, cleanliness, piping, tanks, valves, loading, unloading, labeling, safety, flushing, logs, regulations, environmental procedures and many other aspects of proper lubricant handling.  DPQA is a 50 state quality program that is the best in the industry.

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A new division of Allied was started - ALLIED INDUSTRIAL SERVICES - This division is to provide our customers assistance in designing and implementing "best practices" lubrication and maintenance programs.  See more information on the Allied Lubricant Services site.

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The Allied Tire Division expanded by opening three (3) new satellite facilities - Lincoln, NE, Sioux City, IA, and Kansas City, KS to provide better service and availability of new and retreaded truck tires to our current and potential customers.