Irving Oil
Irving Oil is a Canadian energy company founded in 1924 by Kenneth "K.C." Irving. As a subsidiary of the Irving Group of Companies, it is one of North America's largest private conglomerates. The company specializes in refining, producing, and exporting gasoline, oil, and natural gas. It operates Canada's largest refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, and owns Ireland's only refinery in Whitegate, County Cork. With a network of over 900 fueling locations and distribution terminals across Eastern Canada and New England, Irving Oil also expanded its European presence by acquiring Top Oil in Ireland in 2019. The company offers a variety of products and services, including retail fuel sales, home heating oil supply, and transportation through its fleet of oil tankers. Irving Oil is committed to environmental initiatives and community engagement, having been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers multiple times. Its home office in Saint John is LEED certified, showcasing its dedication to sustainability.
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Irving Oil went from 1,953 employees in Jul 2023 to 2,107 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 116 people joined, 28 left.
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- Aug 2013 · Debt Financing · $300M
- Dec 2011 · Debt Financing · $88M
- Jan 2010 · Debt Financing · $100M
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How many employees does Irving Oil have?
Irving Oil has about 2,107 employees, up 2.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
What is Irving Oil's revenue per employee?
Irving Oil makes about $4.75M in revenue per employee, based on $10B annual revenue and 2,107 employees.
How much funding has Irving Oil raised?
Irving Oil has raised $488M in total funding; its latest round was Debt Financing in Aug 2013.
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