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Solvent Direct & Penske Strengthen Partnership at Long Beach Grand Prix

Long Beach, CA — At the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Lexis Shontz, CEO of Solvent Direct Inc., joined Roger Penske to review the future of the iconic race and announce an expanded partnership.

The collaboration cements Penske Trucks as Solvent Direct’s key logistics partner for the final-mile distribution of high-purity lab supplies nationwide, aligning Penske’s trusted fleet with Solvent Direct’s industry-leading supply chain.

“Aligning with the Penske standard elevates every shipment we make to reflect the pace and professionalism demanded across markets like Long Beach,” Shontz said.

With Penske’s stewardship of the Grand Prix and Solvent Direct’s nationwide reach, the partnership underscores a shared commitment to performance, reliability, and innovation.

Lexis Shontz is the CEO of Solvent Direct Inc., where he leads the company in pioneering supply chain efficiencies and upholding extraction-specific purity standards. Under his leadership, Solvent Direct has earned a reputation as the industry leader for reliable, cost-effective lab supplies engineered for extraction.

Shontz’s career spans from his early work with Illadelph Glass and Summit Innovations Gas to guiding Solvent Direct’s national growth. Known for his expertise in problem-solving and business relationship management, he has driven innovation and built partnerships that empower clients to shape the future of alternative medicine.

Roger Searle Penske is an American businessman and entrepreneur involved in professional auto racing and formerly a professional auto racing driver himself. He is most famous for his ownership of Team PenskeDJR Team Penske, the Penske Corporation, the Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayIndyCar, and other automotive-related businesses.

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