IRVING, Texas -- Heartland Automotive Services, America's largest Jiffy Lube franchisee, has announced its acquisition of Constitution Lube Inc., the operator of Jiffy Lube retail service centers throughout Hartford, New Haven and Fairfield counties in Connecticut.  

The integration of the Constitution Lube stores will give Heartland Automotive an entry into a new market and will strengthen the company's base in the eastern United States in preparation for future expansion.

"The Constitution acquisition solidifies our commitment to continued growth in the Northeast," said Brett Ponton, CEO at Jiffy Lube Heartland. "The team at Constitution has done a tremendous job in servicing the consumers in central Connecticut, and we are looking forward to having their experienced, professional team join our organization."

All of the incumbent Connecticut Lube employees will be invited to remain in their current positions following the Jiffy Lube Heartland acquisition, the company said.