McLane Company, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a service agreement with New West Petroleum LLC, a wholesale petroleum distributor and operator of 36 convenience stores in the San Diego and Central California market, which extends through 2008. New West Petroleum has an excellent reputation for its well merchandised and customer preferred locations for fuel, food and beverages. New West Petroleum provides products, services and amenities that have made it a destination in the greater San Diego and Central California markets. Chris Moore, Vice President of Retail for New West Petroleum said, "Our service agreement with McLane provides us the quality support and services to continue to grow our position as a market leader and be a better destination for our customers." "McLane is very enthusiastic about supporting New West Petroleum's sales and growth goals by providing the highest quality in food and non-food distribution services," Paul Souza, President of the company's McLane Pacific division, said. About New West Petroleum LLC: New West Petroleum LLC, a family-owned business headquartered in Sacramento, Calif., is a wholesale petroleum distributor and retailer that operates 36 stores in the greater San Diego and Central California markets under the Exxon, Chevron, and Shell brands. New West Petroleum is committed to being the customer-preferred convenience store in their market area. About McLane Company, Inc.: McLane Company, Inc. provides distribution services throughout the United States, delivering food and non-food products to more than 50,000 customer locations, including the convenience store, drug store, mass merchandise, quick service restaurant and movie theater industries. Headquartered in Temple, Texas, the company operates 19 grocery distribution divisions and 18 foodservice distribution centers as well as an industry specific software company. McLane, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK), employs some 14,000 people nationwide. For more information about McLane Company, Inc. visit us at www.mclaneco.com.