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Leah Gibson
AYER, MA, March 31, 2025 — Catania Oils, one of Massachusetts’ largest manufacturers, recently announced that CEO Anthony Basile was named to Smart Business Network’s 2025 Boston Class of Dealmaker Hall of Famers.
The announcement was made at the Boston Dealmakers Conference on March 20th at The Westin Copley Place.
Catania Oils, a family-owned business for 125 years, has grown into the Northeast’s leading processor and packager of plant-based oils. Under Anthony Basile’s leadership, the company has scaled to $500 million in revenue, expanded its manufacturing capabilities, and successfully transitioned its fourth generation into the business.
Anthony has driven innovation through automation and sustainability, forged key partnerships with major food distributors and retailers, and upheld the company’s long-standing values of quality and service.
“Anthony Basile exemplifies what it means to be a Master Dealmaker,” said Dustin S. Klein, Chief Content Officer, Smart Business Dealmakers. “His strategic leadership has positioned Catania as a national force in the edible oils industry while honoring a rich family legacy.”
The full 2025 Boston Dealmaker Hall of Fame Class includes:
“I’m so grateful for this honor, but it truly belongs just as much to my father and grandfather as it does to me,” said Anthony Basile. “They taught me the values that have guided Catania Oils for generations: work hard, never cut corners, and take care of your people. My father led by example. He wasn’t just a businessman—he was a fighter, a problem-solver, and above all, someone who believed in family. My legacy is to carry on our family tradition for future generations.”
About Catania Oils
Catania Oils is a privately held fourth generation family business that expanded from its modest roots in the early 1900’s to a multi-million-dollar supplier of quality oils for bulk, retail, food service and private label customers. The 400,000 square-foot operation located in Ayer, Massachusetts is one of the largest indoor bulk oil processing facilities in the country and combines the latest automation technology with efficient processes and warehouse space to ensure a fair price for the high-quality oils it produces. The company’s tagline, Authenticity in Every Drop, is supported by an in-house laboratory that tests the purity of each shipment. For more information visit www.cataniaoils.com
About Smart Business
With over 30 years of experience, Smart Business produces content, events, and marketing solutions for business leaders. The company highlights innovative CEOs and executives while facilitating strategic networking through its national event platform.
As originally seen on smartbusinessdealmakers.com
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