Photo courtesy of TRAXIT German speciality lubricant maker TRAXIT International has started operations in its new plant in Huzhou, China, for the manufacturing of dry drawing agents for the wire industry. In the longer-term 35 to 40 employees will work in the plant which is designed for a maximum annual production capacity of up to…
Photo courtesy of Valvoline Valvoline Inc., a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, announced plans to acquire 27 quick-lube locations that will expand its service center network across the U.S. The company has signed a definitive agreement with Car Wash Partners, Inc. to purchase 27 Mister Oil Change Express® locations in…
Photo courtesy of Shell Wärtsilä has selected Shell’s engine oils at its engine manufacturing facilities. Shell was selected because of its complete range of market leading lubricant oils for stationary engines running on gas, heavy fuel oil, gasoil, or liquid biofuel. The Wärtsilä engines are used in marine and energy sector applications around the world.…
Photo of Nick Clague courtesy of Vickers Oil UK independent lubricant manufacturer Vickers Oils announced the appointment of Nick Clague as its new technical director. Clague succeeds Chris Wholley, who took over the position of managing director of Vickers Oils earlier this year. With more than 20 years of experience, Clague has worked on developing…