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Only three days remain to sign up for Jobbers World's Lube
Day at the POC. Over 150 lubricant marketers and
manufacturers expected to be in attendance on September 19th
in Reno. A must attend trade show and conference for all
lubricant marketers and manufacturers! Call KIM BASSETT at
916-646-5980.
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More price increases |
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Shell advised its marketers yesterday that effective
immediately (September 13th) all of its branded and
private label antifreeze will increase by $0.35 a
gallon. This includes both concentrate and diluted
product. Effective October 17, prices for Shell,
Pennzoil, and Wolf’s Head lubricants will increase 4
percent to 7 percent.
Shell was not the only one to increase the price
of antifreeze. According to a number of marketers,
Old World Industries (makers of Peak Antifreeze)
just announced a price increase of $0.70 a gallon.
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Initial Assessment of "Hurricane Katrina's" Impact
on Lubes |
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As detailed in the September print version of
Jobbers World, a number of lubricant marketers have
been significantly impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
Some for example lost power and communications;
others reportedly suffered significant property
damage. But most Jobbers World recently surveyed say
they are now back in operations. Retif’s fuel trucks
for example can now be seen making deliveries in the
area. Although Smitty’s had to run on an emergency
generator for close to a week, they too are now
fully operational.
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Streicher Mobile Fueling Inc. announced its
acquisition of H&W Petroleum Co. |
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On September 9th, Streicher Mobile Fueling (SMF)
Inc. agreed to acquire all the outstanding stock of
H&W Petroleum Co Inc . H&W Petroleum is a wholesaler
of lubricants, fuels and petroleum products, and one
of ExxonMobil’s largest lubricant distributors in
the U.S. The deal includes SMF agreeing to pay H&W
$6.3 million in cash, the assumption of an
undisclosed amount in liabilities, debt and an
undisclosed amount in profit related payments.
H&W sells an estimated 8 million gallons of
lubricant a year and generated sales of nearly $54
million in 2004. This revenue does not include the
$2.6 million in revenue from H&W’s recent
acquisition of Harkrider Distributing Co. Harking
distributes dry cleaning solvents, chemicals and
petroleum products. The combined revenue amounts to
nearly two-thirds of Streicher's $90 million in
annual sales last year.
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LUBRICANT DAY AT THE POC - Don't Miss it! |
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On September 19, 2005, Petroleum Trends Intl.
(publishers of Jobbers World) and the POC
have teamed up to present one of the most important
lubricant sessions of the year. It's a must -attend
event for all lubricant marketers, manufacturers and
suppliers to each in North America.
TO ATTEND THE LUBRICANT SESSION Call KIM BASSETT
at 916-646-5980. Or to SECURE a BOOTH AT THE SHOW,
CONTACT: Robin Rinehart Sales, Marketing and
Conference Manager 916-646-5980
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PTI Launches New Study Ranking and Rating the Majors |
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Petroleum Trends International, Inc. (PTI)
introduces The First Industrial Report Card on
Major Lubricant Suppliers in the U.S. Market, 2005.
According to PTI, this two-volume report is a
comprehensive survey and comparative analysis of how
lubricant marketers and end-users rank and rate
major manufacturers of lubricants in terms of their
products, pricing, salesmanship, support, sales and
marketing, technical and customer service, value-
added services, supply logistics, conflict
resolution, distributor relations, and a number of
other key areas of their business activity.
Specifically this report will rank and rate, and
contrast and compare both the lubricant marketer’s
and end-user’s perceptions about AGIP, American
Refining Group, BP Castrol, Chevron, CITGO,
ConocoPhillips, Elf, ExxonMobil, Petro-Canada,
Shell-PQS, Valvoline, and other lubricant
manufacturers deemed important by marketers and
end-users.
For more information, or to subscribe; contact
Petroleum Trends International, Inc. at 732-494-
0405.
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New Products Introductions |
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ExxonMobil announced the introduction of its
Mobilgrease(TM) FM 220 series, a new line of high-
performance, multi-purpose greases for food and
beverage processing equipment that delivers enhanced
protection against a wide range of load, speed,
temperature and environmental conditions.
ConocoPhillips Company announced the
introduction of 76 Triton® SynLube LDO, the most
recent addition to the supplier’s comprehensive line
of long-life gear lubricants. The newest long-drain
gear lubricant was developed to provide extended
drain intervals in heavy-duty axles, meeting a
growing demand for high-quality lubricant products
that enhance the longevity of gear sets, announced
Reginald Dias, director, commercial products,
ConocoPhillips Lubricants.
ConocoPhillips Company announced the
introduction of Kendall Super Three Star® Synthetic
Gear Lubricant, a new, fully synthetic long-drain
gear oil for extended-drain service in line-haul
truck and other commercial axles with hypoid gear
sets. This high quality gear oil, available in two
viscosity grades, 75W-90 and 80W-140, is specially
formulated to provide long service life and extended
gear life in automotive differentials operating
under varying conditions of speed, load,
temperature, and torque, announced Reginald Dias,
director, commercial products, ConocoPhillips
Lubricants.
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Lubrizol Ready Reference Now Available to Lubricant
Distributors! |
For over 20 years, this expertly written lubrication
reference has been reserved for the favored
customers of the largest lubricant additive company
in the world.
Now you can own a copy!
Pacific Oil Conference: Lube Day Attendees Special
Price: $75 That's a 50% savings, if you registered
for PTI's Lube Day, Sept 19th
Find out more.... |
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