Beck Suppliers receives chamber 2025 Large Business Award
Beck Suppliers receives chamber 2025 Large Business Award
FREMONT – Beck Suppliers, Inc., a fourth-generation, family-owned company proudly headquartered in Fremont since 1950, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Large Business Award by the Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County. The award was presented at the chamber’s annual awards ceremony on May 22 and recognizes Beck Suppliers for its enduring commitment to business excellence, community service and economic impact across the region.
“This recognition means so much to our entire team,” said Dean Beck, third-generation co-owner of Beck Suppliers. “For 75 years, we’ve believed that when you invest in your community, your community invests back. That’s been our story in Fremont, and we’re just getting started.”
From humble beginnings as a small petroleum distributor founded by farmer Virgil Beck in 1950, Beck Suppliers has grown into one of Ohio’s leading fuel and convenience store operators, now employing over 500 people and operating 34 FriendShip Kitchen stores and car washes across the state. The company also installs and maintains fueling and car wash systems through its Beck Fuel and Beck Car Wash divisions.
The Large Business Award highlights not only Beck Suppliers’ growth and longevity, but also its deep roots in local civic life. From decades-long support of the Sandusky County Fair and Relay for Life to impactful fundraising for type 1 diabetes, cancer care and youth scholarships, Beck has consistently prioritized giving back.
“Our late brother Doug Beck believed in showing up, giving back, and being part of something bigger than ourselves,” said Brian Beck. “That spirit lives on in every corner of our business today.”
Beck Suppliers’ 75th anniversary celebration this year includes the opening of a new FriendShip Kitchen store in Fremont, dedicated to Doug Beck’s legacy. The milestone serves as a powerful reminder that success isn’t just measured in years or dollars – but in relationships built, neighbors helped, and communities strengthened.
“We’re honored by this award and grateful to the chamber for recognizing our story,” said company president Greg Ehrlich. “Our past, present and future all begin right here in Fremont.”
About Beck Suppliers and FriendShip Kitchen
Founded in 1950 by Virgil Beck, Beck Suppliers, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned retail and wholesale petroleum marketer based in Fremont, Ohio. The company supplies Marathon, Sunoco, BP and Shell fuels to hundreds of independent retailers and operates 34 FriendShip Kitchen convenience stores and car washes across the state. Its Beck Fuel Systems division specializes in the installation and removal of petroleum fueling systems, while Beck Car Wash Systems installs and operates high-quality car washes throughout Ohio.
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