Boosting Brand Identity & Customer Confidence with AFS Gasoline Performance Additive in PA

Bradigan’s Inc. | Kittanning, PA

Andy Bradigan, Owner

Retail fuel, heating oil, and cardlock services in Western Pennsylvania

Background:

For more than 70 years, Bradigan’s Inc. has been a trusted name in Western Pennsylvania. The family-owned company delivers heating oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, and lubricants and operates a network of retail fueling locations. 

Creating a Premium Gasoline 

Since its founding in 1952, Bradigan’s has continually evolved to meet the needs of its customers and deliver the highest-quality products and services. In 2024, the company partnered with Advanced Fuel Solutions (AFS) to introduce a premium product enhanced with OPT-GA, our advanced gasoline performance additive.

Gas Performance Additive Benefits

OPT-GA plays a crucial role in maintaining the long-term cleanliness and reliability of gasoline-powered engines.  The additive keeps fuel injectors clean, ensuring consistent spray patterns and combustion efficiency, while also providing corrosion protection for Bradigan’s storage tanks and their customers’ fuel systems. 

In addition, OPT-GA mitigates the negative effects of ethanol-blended fuels by

controlling moisture, preventing phase separation, and protecting against gum and deposit formation.

"Product differentiation was our goal...we were able to showcase fuel quality and give customers confidence they’re getting a premium product." —Andy Bradigan

Product Differentiation

“Product differentiation was our goal,” says company owner Andy Bradigan. “By branding our gasoline and introducing pump toppers that highlight OPT-GA, we were able to showcase fuel quality and give customers confidence they’re getting a premium product,” he explains.

A Partnership for Success

Andy says his collaboration with AFS Territory Manager Amy Daveler has been instrumental in the continued success of their premium gasoline program. “Amy’s market knowledge, responsiveness, and genuine care for her customers set her apart. The support AFS and Amy provide is top-notch,” Andy notes.

About AFS

Founded in 1994, Advanced Fuel Solutions develops proprietary high-performance additives for diesel, gasoline, biodiesel, marine fuels, and heating oil. Serving fuel marketers, fleets, and terminals across the U.S., AFS helps its partners improve performance, reliability, and brand value through its ACT process: Analyze, Consult, Treat. To request a free fuel analysis or learn more about our products and services, please visit our website.