ENGINEERED FOR EXTRACTION
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 Penske, DJR Team Penske, the Penske Corporation, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar, and other automotive-related businesses.
​
​
