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To: Customers, Suppliers, Industry Associates & Friends
From: Mike Ochoa – CEO of Nwestco, LLC
Nwestco Acquires Petro West, Expanding Intermountain Region Presence
Denver, CO – July 31st, 2025 – Nwestco, LLC (“Nwestco” or the “Company”), a leading provider of fuel and car wash equipment, maintenance, compliance, and installation services, has completed the acquisition of Petro West, a well-established provider of Fuel Services and Equipment primarily serving Utah, Nevada, and Arizona for over 25 years.
This acquisition strengthens Nwestco’s capabilities and extends its reach in the Intermountain Region, enhancing service offerings for retail, commercial, governmental, and industrial customers. The transaction was finalized on July 31st, 2025; terms were not disclosed. Nwestco CEO Mike Ochoa stated, “We are very excited to accelerate our growth and increase our presence in the western U.S. by welcoming Petro West into the Nwestco family. The people-first, customer-centric culture that Adam Vandermyde and Eric Heidman built at Petro
West aligns extremely well with our culture. Leveraging the best of both companies will allow us to offer broader, market-leading, value-added solutions to our customers and growth opportunities for our employees.” Adam Vandermyde, CEO of Petro West, added: “For nearly 30 years, Petro West has thrived
on the passion and expertise of our people—their hard work, professionalism, and positive spirit set us apart and earn our customers’ trust every day. I couldn’t be prouder of our team’s dedication and the exceptional outcomes we’ve delivered together. Partnering with Nwestco is the ideal next chapter: it creates fresh growth and learning opportunities for our employees, enhances the level of care we provide to our clients, and positions us for even greater success as one united team.”
The combined company will continue investing in innovation and high-quality Sales, Service, and Installation, ensuring a seamless experience for customers throughout the footprint.
About Nwestco
Nwestco is a leading provider of fuel and car wash equipment, maintenance, compliance, and installation services throughout the western and Midwest United States. With over 30 years of experience, a network of 18 branch locations, and a team of over 360 employees, Nwestco delivers mission-critical services to fueling and car wash operators. Nwestco is owned by Guardian Capital Partners (“Guardian”), a private investment firm based in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Guardian is operationally-focused and invests in three specific sectors – niche manufacturing, business services, and consumer. Guardian’s mission is to unlock value across its investments through management partnership, building upon a company’s competitive advantage, and executing on a well-developed growth plan.
https://www.guardiancp.com/
About Petro West
Petro West has been in the fuel-service business for nearly 30 years. In that time, they have serviced amazing clientele, partnered with the right vendors, and built an expert team that brings years of experience along with a passion for customer care. Now part of Nwestco, Petro West is poised for continued growth, offering expanded solutions across the Intermountain Region and beyond.
For more information on the overall operations of Nwestco, LLC, please visit our website at www.nwestco.com or contact us at info@nwestco.com
Nwestco Acquires Petro West
Expanding Its Presence in the Intermountain Region
To: Customers, Suppliers, Industry Associates & Friends
From: Mike Ochoa – CEO of Nwestco, LLC
Nwestco Acquires Petro West, Expanding Intermountain Region Presence
Denver, CO – July 31st, 2025 – Nwestco, LLC (“Nwestco” or the “Company”), a leading provider of fuel and car wash equipment, maintenance, compliance, and installation services, has completed the acquisition of Petro West, a well-established provider of Fuel Services and Equipment primarily serving Utah, Nevada, and Arizona for over 25 years.
This acquisition strengthens Nwestco’s capabilities and extends its reach in the Intermountain Region, enhancing service offerings for retail, commercial, governmental, and industrial customers. The transaction was finalized on July 31st, 2025; terms were not disclosed. Nwestco CEO Mike Ochoa stated, “We are very excited to accelerate our growth and increase our presence in the western U.S. by welcoming Petro West into the Nwestco family. The people-first, customer-centric culture that Adam Vandermyde and Eric Heidman built at Petro
West aligns extremely well with our culture. Leveraging the best of both companies will allow us to offer broader, market-leading, value-added solutions to our customers and growth opportunities for our employees.” Adam Vandermyde, CEO of Petro West, added: “For nearly 30 years, Petro West has thrived
on the passion and expertise of our people—their hard work, professionalism, and positive spirit set us apart and earn our customers’ trust every day. I couldn’t be prouder of our team’s dedication and the exceptional outcomes we’ve delivered together. Partnering with Nwestco is the ideal next chapter: it creates fresh growth and learning opportunities for our employees, enhances the level of care we provide to our clients, and positions us for even greater success as one united team.”
The combined company will continue investing in innovation and high-quality Sales, Service, and Installation, ensuring a seamless experience for customers throughout the footprint.
About Nwestco
Nwestco is a leading provider of fuel and car wash equipment, maintenance, compliance, and installation services throughout the western and Midwest United States. With over 30 years of experience, a network of 18 branch locations, and a team of over 360 employees, Nwestco delivers mission-critical services to fueling and car wash operators. Nwestco is owned by Guardian Capital Partners (“Guardian”), a private investment firm based in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Guardian is operationally-focused and invests in three specific sectors – niche manufacturing, business services, and consumer. Guardian’s mission is to unlock value across its investments through management partnership, building upon a company’s competitive advantage, and executing on a well-developed growth plan.
https://www.guardiancp.com/
About Petro West
Petro West has been in the fuel-service business for nearly 30 years. In that time, they have serviced amazing clientele, partnered with the right vendors, and built an expert team that brings years of experience along with a passion for customer care. Now part of Nwestco, Petro West is poised for continued growth, offering expanded solutions across the Intermountain Region and beyond.
For more information on the overall operations of Nwestco, LLC, please visit our website at www.nwestco.com or contact us at info@nwestco.com