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FUCHS acquires manufacturer for high-performance specialty lubricants
he FUCHS Group, which operates globally in the lubricants industry, has signed an agreement to acquire the international LUBCON Group, primarily with the aim of jointly innovating and advancing high-quality specialty lubrication solutions.
D-A Lubricant Partners with Shanghai Dalian Petrochemical Company in Asia to Grow Global Presence
D-A Lubricant Company™ announced a new partnership with Shanghai Dalian Petrochemical Company, a trusted supplier for a wide range of lubricants based in Asia. This partnership aligns with D-A’s strategic vision to grow its global presence and tap into new opportunities in international markets.
Shell launches its best-ever performance motor oils
Shell launches its best-ever performance motor oils New Shell Helix Ultra products with upgraded specifications [1] enable customers to unleash more engine power [2] Shanghai – Shell Lubricants
Infineum and Tata Motors deliver historic first for Indian lubricants market
Infineum and Tata Motors Deliver Historic First for Indian Lubricants Market Tata Motors Group (Tata) and Infineum have been recognized for leading the Indian lubricants
GP Lubricants Enters USA Lubricant Market
GP Lubricants Enters US Lubricant Market General Petroleum, a leading name in the global energy industry, announced its strategic foray into the United States lubricant
CFL Acquires Mathisen Oil, A Leading Distributor in the Inland Empire
CFL Acquires Mathisen Oil, A Leading Distributor in the Inland Empire California Fuels and Lubricants (CFL) executed the purchase of Mathisen Oil in Fontana, CA.
Castrol is launching MoreCircular with Safety-Kleen– a nationwide program for business customers to advance a more circular US lubricants industry
Today, Castrol®, the global lubricant brand, is announcing the launch of ‘Castrol MoreCircular’, designed to reduce the carbon footprint of business lubricants in the United States.
Johnson Matthey and bp technology chosen for the world’s largest Fischer Tropsch SAF production plant
ohnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, today announced that DG Fuels has selected its award-winning Fischer Tropsch (FT) CANS™ technology – co-developed with bp – for DG Fuels’ first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
Neste and Lotte Chemical team up on renewable chemicals and plastics
Neste and South Korean chemical company Lotte Chemical are teaming up to make chemicals and plastics more sustainable.
David Weber Oil Expands its Operations via a Merger with Miles Petroleum
David Weber Oil Co., of Carlstadt, NJ, the manufacturer, and marketer of the Gibraltar brand of premium lubricants, recently merged operations with Miles Petroleum Company, Inc. of Farmingdale, NY. Both companies are among the oldest blenders and suppliers of lubricants in the US.
FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz AG announce strategic business partnership to drive a quality collaboration in the Automotive After-Sales
The partnership between the FUCHS Group, the world’s largest independent supplier of lubrication solutions, and Mercedes-Benz Global Customer Service & Parts, renowned for the global Mercedes-Benz service network, is poised to redefine automotive lubrication standards and deliver enhanced performance by providing tailormade lubrication solutions for Mercedes-Benz customers.
Lucas Oil Premium Motor Oils to Hit South American Markets Through VT Batteries
Lucas Oil, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, announced a distribution agreement with VT Batteries, a leading distributor of automotive products in South America.
RelaDyne and Driven Brands Extend Agreement for DuraMAX Supply at Take 5 Oil Change Locations
RelaDyne announced today an extension of the multi-year agreement term with Driven Brands to supply DuraMAX and Drydene oils to Take 5 Oil Change’s network…
Fuel Me Secures $18 Million in Oversubscribed Series A to Redefine Fuel Procurement as We Know It
Fuel Me, a pioneering fuel procurement and management platform, is proud to announce the successful close of its $18 million Series A financing co-led by Pritzker Group Venture Capital and Tribeca Venture Partners. Brian Hirsch, co-founder and Partner of Tribeca Venture Partners, has joined the Board of Fuel Me in connection with the financing.
Castrol and BP Sign Timeless Superstar Shah Rukh Khan as Brand Ambassador
Castrol and BP Sign Timeless Superstar Shah Rukh Khan as Brand Ambassador Castrol, a subsidiary of the bp Group and a global pioneer in lubricants,
Infinium’s Project Pathfinder is World’s First Fully Operational eFuels Facility
Electrofuels leader Infinium is now successfully operating the world’s first commercial scale facility making drop-in ready electrofuels (eFuels) in Corpus Christi, Texas.
FUCHS acquires manufacturer for high-performance specialty lubricants
he FUCHS Group, which operates globally in the lubricants industry, has signed an agreement to acquire the international LUBCON Group, primarily with the aim of jointly innovating and advancing high-quality specialty lubrication solutions.
D-A Lubricant Partners with Shanghai Dalian Petrochemical Company in Asia to Grow Global Presence
D-A Lubricant Company™ announced a new partnership with Shanghai Dalian Petrochemical Company, a trusted supplier for a wide range of lubricants based in Asia. This partnership aligns with D-A’s strategic vision to grow its global presence and tap into new opportunities in international markets.
Shell launches its best-ever performance motor oils
Shell launches its best-ever performance motor oils New Shell Helix Ultra products with upgraded specifications [1] enable customers to unleash more engine power [2] Shanghai – Shell Lubricants
Infineum and Tata Motors deliver historic first for Indian lubricants market
Infineum and Tata Motors Deliver Historic First for Indian Lubricants Market Tata Motors Group (Tata) and Infineum have been recognized for leading the Indian lubricants
GP Lubricants Enters USA Lubricant Market
GP Lubricants Enters US Lubricant Market General Petroleum, a leading name in the global energy industry, announced its strategic foray into the United States lubricant
CFL Acquires Mathisen Oil, A Leading Distributor in the Inland Empire
CFL Acquires Mathisen Oil, A Leading Distributor in the Inland Empire California Fuels and Lubricants (CFL) executed the purchase of Mathisen Oil in Fontana, CA.
Castrol is launching MoreCircular with Safety-Kleen– a nationwide program for business customers to advance a more circular US lubricants industry
Today, Castrol®, the global lubricant brand, is announcing the launch of ‘Castrol MoreCircular’, designed to reduce the carbon footprint of business lubricants in the United States.
Johnson Matthey and bp technology chosen for the world’s largest Fischer Tropsch SAF production plant
ohnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, today announced that DG Fuels has selected its award-winning Fischer Tropsch (FT) CANS™ technology – co-developed with bp – for DG Fuels’ first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
Neste and Lotte Chemical team up on renewable chemicals and plastics
Neste and South Korean chemical company Lotte Chemical are teaming up to make chemicals and plastics more sustainable.
David Weber Oil Expands its Operations via a Merger with Miles Petroleum
David Weber Oil Co., of Carlstadt, NJ, the manufacturer, and marketer of the Gibraltar brand of premium lubricants, recently merged operations with Miles Petroleum Company, Inc. of Farmingdale, NY. Both companies are among the oldest blenders and suppliers of lubricants in the US.
FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz AG announce strategic business partnership to drive a quality collaboration in the Automotive After-Sales
The partnership between the FUCHS Group, the world’s largest independent supplier of lubrication solutions, and Mercedes-Benz Global Customer Service & Parts, renowned for the global Mercedes-Benz service network, is poised to redefine automotive lubrication standards and deliver enhanced performance by providing tailormade lubrication solutions for Mercedes-Benz customers.
Lucas Oil Premium Motor Oils to Hit South American Markets Through VT Batteries
Lucas Oil, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, announced a distribution agreement with VT Batteries, a leading distributor of automotive products in South America.
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Shell launches its best-ever performance motor oils
GP Lubricants Enters USA Lubricant Market
American Industrial Partners Announces Acquisition of RelaDyne, Inc.
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Jack’s Convenience Stores
Brewer-Hendley Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Slidell Oil Company, LLC
Valor Oil acquires Ford’s Fuel Service, Inc of Loris, SC
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Tri-State Petroleum Corporation
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Motiva Announces Base Oil Price Increase
Updated Summary of Lubricant Price Increases
Afton to Increase Lubricant Additive Prices
More Base Oil Price Increases
Summary of Recent Base Oil Price Increases
ExxonMobil to Increase Base Oil Prices
More Decreases in Base Oil Postings
Motiva Announces Base Oil Posting Decrease
Safety-Kleen Decreases the Posted Price for KLEEN+ Base Oils
Motiva Announces Decrease on Posted Base Oil Prices
Chevron and CITGO Announce Lubricant Price Adjustments
ExxonMobil Revisits its Recent Lubricant Price Increase
Infinium’s Project Pathfinder is World’s First Fully Operational eFuels Facility
Electrofuels leader Infinium is now successfully operating the world’s first commercial scale facility making drop-in ready electrofuels (eFuels) in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Matrix Advises on the Sale of Andretti Petroleum Group to H&S Energy
Matrix Advises on the Sale of Andretti Petroleum Group to H&S Energy Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that
More Base Oil Increases
More Base Oil Increases As reported in last Friday’s issue of JobbersWorld, Motiva announced a 15 cpg increase on the posted price of its base
Motiva Announces Base Oil Price Increase
Motiva Announces Base Oil Price Increase Motiva announced a 15 cpg increase on the posted price of its base oils, effective March 15, 2024. The
Kodiak acquires Aztech Lubricants, further expanding its footprint in the specialty chemical space
Kodiak acquires Aztech Lubricants, further expanding its footprint in the specialty chemical space Kodiak strengthens its position as a leading process fluid provider through the
AMSOIL INC. Releases New OE 0W-40 100% Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL INC. Releases New OE 0W-40 100% Synthetic Motor Oil AMSOIL has added a new 0W-40 viscosity to its OE 100% Synthetic Motor Oil line
TotalEnergies Marketing Canada Signs a 5-year Agreement with Boss Lubricants for the Distribution of its Lubricants in Canada’s Western Provinces
TotalEnergies Marketing Canada Signs a 5-year Agreement with Boss Lubricants for the Distribution of its Lubricants in Canada’s Western Provinces TotalEnergies Marketing Canada Inc. is
Cornerstone Energy Corporation Announces National Distributorship of Marathon Lubricants and Industrial Oils
Cornerstone Energy Corporation, a leading provider of comprehensive energy solutions based in Batesville, IN, announce its new status as a national distributor of Marathon Lubricants and Industrial Oils.