Oilmens Equipment Company, founded by R. E. Littlejohn in 1951, focused its operation on distributing petroleum equipment to service stations and truck tanks for home heating oil delivery.
OUR HISTORY
From 1951 roots to a nationwide enterprise—discover the milestones that built OILMENS and our family of companies.
OILMENS Equipment Corporation was founded by R.E. Littlejohn in 1951. Through acquisitions, expansions, and family leadership—from John P. Faris Jr. in the 1970s to Trey Hill today—we’ve grown into an enterprise supporting our subsidiaries with shared services. Explore our timeline below to see how we’ve evolved while staying true to our values of integrity and excellence.
Oilmens Equipment Company, founded by R. E. Littlejohn in 1951, focused its operation on distributing petroleum equipment to service stations and truck tanks for home heating oil delivery.
John P. Faris Jr. bought Oilmens Equipment Company and began nurturing its growth. Oilmens launched into building its own truck tanks while expanding sales and service capabilities with a team of 14 employees.
Oilmens Equipment Company moved into a newly constructed office, warehouse and repair facility.
John P. Faris Jr. incorporated Oilmens Equipment and restructured the enterprise to more effectively service its diverse markets by establishing three distinct subsidiaries: OEC Fluid Handling became the industrial sales and distribution arm. OEC Petroleum Systems focused on distributing petroleum dispensing equipment to the service station and convenience store sector. Oilmens Truck Tanks became the sales, production, and repair of truck tanks and related parts.
The business steadily grew through the years. Oilmens Equipment and its subsidiary OEC Fluid Handling expanded with a branch location in Charlotte and Greensboro, NC. OEC Petroleum Systems established full-service branches in Asheville, NC and Columbia, SC. Oilmens Equipment employs over 100 associates at its five locations, with sales reps directly serving multiple territories throughout the US and beyond.
Trey Hill, nephew of owner John P. Faris Jr., joins the family business, learning every aspect of the operation to help improve and grow well into the future.
Oilmens Truck Tanks completes the Nation’s first tank truck for delivering DEF that has all ISO standard components and is weights and measures approved.
On October 29, 2009, after six months of research and development, the Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures certified Oilmens Truck Tanks’ proprietary DEF pumping system.
Oilmens celebrated its 60th Anniversary with an Open House at their Spartanburg, SC headquarters. Synergy between Oilmens' subsidiaries continues to lead to several breakthroughs in design, allowing the company to remain on the cusp of new tanker technology.
An ownership transition between John P. Faris, Jr. and Trey Hill began, culminating in Trey Hill becoming President by 2020 and leading a team of more than 100 employees.
Oilmens launched the Oilmens Truck Tank Parts website with direct online access to Oilmens Parts Counter, enabling customers to place orders for parts and equipment 24/7 every day of the year.
Oilmens begins a major expansion project, adding an 11,900 sq. ft. warehouse with six new production bays and doubling the office space.
Oilmens Equipment Company, founded by R. E. Littlejohn, focused its operation on distributing petroleum equipment to service stations and truck tanks for home heating oil delivery.
John P. Faris Jr. bought Oilmens Equipment Company and began nurturing its growth. Oilmens launched into building its own truck tanks while expanding sales and service capabilities with a team of 14 employees.
Oilmens Equipment Company moved into a newly constructed office, warehouse and repair facility.
John P. Faris Jr. incorporated Oilmens Equipment and restructured the enterprise to more effectively service its diverse markets by establishing three distinct subsidiaries: OEC Fluid Handling became the industrial sales and distribution arm. OEC Petroleum Systems focused on distributing petroleum dispensing equipment to the service station and convenience store sector. Oilmens Truck Tanks became the sales, production, and repair of truck tanks and related parts.
The business steadily grew through the years. Oilmens Equipment and its subsidiary OEC Fluid Handling expanded with a branch location in Charlotte and Greensboro, NC. OEC Petroleum Systems established full-service branches in Asheville, NC and Columbia, SC. Oilmens Equipment employs over 100 associates at its five locations, with sales reps directly serving multiple territories throughout the US and beyond.
Trey Hill, nephew of owner John P. Faris Jr., joins the family business, learning every aspect of the operation to help improve and grow well into the future.
Oilmens Truck Tanks completes the Nation’s first tank truck for delivering DEF that has all ISO standard components and is weights and measures approved.
On October 29, 2009, after six months of research and development, the Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures certified Oilmens Truck Tanks’ proprietary DEF pumping system.
Oilmens celebrated its 60th Anniversary with an Open House at their Spartanburg, SC headquarters. Synergy between Oilmens' subsidiaries continues to lead to several breakthroughs in design, allowing the company to remain on the cusp of new tanker technology.
An ownership transition between John P. Faris, Jr. and Trey Hill began, culminating in Trey Hill becoming President by 2020 and leading a team of more than 100 employees.
Oilmens launched the Oilmens Truck Tank Parts website with direct online access to Oilmens Parts Counter, enabling customers to place orders for parts and equipment 24/7 every day of the year.
Oilmens begins a major expansion project, adding an 11,900 sq. ft. warehouse with six new production bays and doubling the office space.
We continue to build our business by employing the best sales and technical personnel, maintaining the industry’s most extensive inventory, stocking name-brand equipment, and never taking our customers for granted.
Whether building tank trucks, equipping service stations, or supplying process pumps for Fortune 500 companies, we deliver technical expertise and support beyond the sale.