Steve Solmonson, Delivery Driver; Bill Reimers, General Manager Mid-County Coop; Jon Mayer, Owner Mayer Distributing; and Quay Zander, Petroleum Operations Manager Mid-County Coop

As of December 15, Mid-County Co-op will own the fixed base route portion of Mayer Distributing in Long Lake, an arrangement that will benefit customers as well as both companies.

“This transaction will help keep energy costs down for the customer,” Jon Mayer, owner of Mayer Distributing, said. “We’re bridging the gap between our two companies to work toward a common goal: We want what’s best for the customer.”

“From our end, we get to expand our trade territory,” Bill Reimers, Mid-County Co-op general manager, said. “In 2003, we purchased the fuel part of Mayer Distributing in Waverly. That went very well. It allowed us to be more efficient.”

Jon Mayer said fuel customers will continue to receive the same high quality service as before. For the immediate future, the Mayer Distributing name will still appear on the trucks, and the products will remain the same. Fuel oil #1 and #2 will still be offered. Gasoline with octane levels of 87, 89 and 91 are available as well as kerosene in bulk and 55 gallon drums. Mid-County also sells various types of diesel fuel.

“Fuel will still be delivered from Long Lake,” Reimers said. “We are leasing the storage facility and equipment from Mayer Distributing. Mayer Distributing will be assisting us to ensure a smooth transition for the customers.”

“By serving a larger area and having more trucks on the road, we can maintain the high level of service customers are used to,” Reimers said. “We will also be able to offer contract programs for future purchases.”

“We’re working together to get everyone through tough economic times,” Mayer said. “Life brings enough challenges as it is. We’re working with people to make things easier.”

This transaction with Mid-County will also allow Mayer Distributing to put more focus on the manufacture of fueling platforms and rental systems with their sister company, FDP Systems(R). Mayer said they are excited to develop this aspect of their business so they can better serve their customers.

“This is a win-win for everybody,” Mayer said.

Jon Mayer’s grandfather, Henry Mayer, began Mayer Distributing in the 1920s under the name H.C. Mayer Sons, Inc. For 80 years, the company has been providing quality fuel and lubricant products and services. Their commercial and residential services include home heating oil, delivery service, dumpster rental, pump out/transfer service, used oil and filter pick up, tank removals, FDP Systems(R) rentals and fuel tote rentals.

Mid-County Co-op was founded in 1935 as a petroleum product supplier for Carver County. The widely expanded energy division now serves all or parts of six counties, providing fuels, lubricants, and propane delivery service, from bulk storage facilities in Waverly, Cologne, and Now Long Lake.