Meadville Laptop Sleeve
Black / 7"
$27.99
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Keep a chapter of American fuel-retail history close during work or study with this Meadville laptop sleeve listing. Founded in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in 1930, the Meadville Corporation built a Northeastern station network under the Merit name. Its recognizable red M and the later transitions to Hess, Speedway, and the 7-Eleven family make a compact story of changing company identities. This product connects a familiar daily routine with the documented history of a regional brand and the businesses that followed it.
The Meadville Corporation was an oil company founded in 1930 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and later based in Haverford, Pennsylvania. It sold fuel through retail gas stations under the Merit name. Merit stations operated throughout the Northeastern United States, with a logo built around a red M whose right vertical support was cut off. Amerada Hess held a large stake in the company for many years. In 2000, Hess acquired the remainder of Meadville Corporation and rebranded its 178 Merit stations as Hess stations. The retail assets later changed hands again: in 2014, Marathon Petroleum purchased Hess's retail assets, and the former stations became part of the Speedway brand. Seven years later, Japan-based Seven & I Holdings purchased Speedway, bringing those stations into the 7-Eleven family. This sequence traces the Merit identity through successive ownership and retail-brand transitions, from its roots as a regional fuel business to later national corporate networks.
Keep a chapter of American fuel-retail history close during work or study with this Meadville laptop sleeve listing. Founded in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in 1930, the Meadville Corporation built a Northeastern station network under the Merit name. Its recognizable red M and the later transitions to Hess, Speedway, and the 7-Eleven family make a compact story of changing company identities. This product connects a familiar daily routine with the documented history of a regional brand and the businesses that followed it.
The Meadville Corporation was an oil company founded in 1930 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and later based in Haverford, Pennsylvania. It sold fuel through retail gas stations under the Merit name. Merit stations operated throughout the Northeastern United States, with a logo built around a red M whose right vertical support was cut off. Amerada Hess held a large stake in the company for many years. In 2000, Hess acquired the remainder of Meadville Corporation and rebranded its 178 Merit stations as Hess stations. The retail assets later changed hands again: in 2014, Marathon Petroleum purchased Hess's retail assets, and the former stations became part of the Speedway brand. Seven years later, Japan-based Seven & I Holdings purchased Speedway, bringing those stations into the 7-Eleven family. This sequence traces the Merit identity through successive ownership and retail-brand transitions, from its roots as a regional fuel business to later national corporate networks.
A slim, protective laptop sleeve crafted from smooth neoprene with a soft, padded interior that cushions your device while keeping it lightweight and easy to carry. The front panel is customizable with a crisp, minimalist design; the back is solid black for a clean, low-profile look. Dual zipper enclosures give fast, secure access from either side, and the water-resistant, durable construction helps shield your laptop from light spills and everyday wear. Available in multiple sizes to fit a range of laptops and tablets, this sleeve slips into backpacks or briefcases without adding bulk and adds a touch of understated style to your daily commute or work-from-home setup.
Product features
- Dual zipper enclosures for easy two-sided access
- Foam padding to absorb bumps and protect from dust
- Smooth neoprene exterior — lightweight and water-resistant
- Customizable front panel with solid black back
- Available in multiple sizes to fit laptops and tablets
Care instructions
- Use warm water, dish soap and clean spots off your sleeve. It's not necessary to soak the whole sleeve. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
| 7" | 10" | 13" | 15" | 17" | |
| Length, in | 7.09 | 10.43 | 12.60 | 13.39 | 15.94 |
| Width, in | 4.72 | 7.87 | 9.45 | 10.24 | 12.01 |
| Diagonal, in | 8.50 | 13.07 | 15.75 | 16.85 | 19.96 |
| Depth, in | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use warm water, dish soap and clean spots off your sleeve. It's not necessary to soak the whole sleeve. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.