Castrol awarded SIRIM certification for genuine engine oils
BP Castrol Lubricants (M) Sdn. Bhd. has received product certification under Malaysia’s SIRIM 58 Standard for Genuine Products, aimed at bolstering consumer confidence and curbing the spread of
BECHEM acquires CLC Lubricants to expand in North America
German specialty lubricants manufacturer BECHEM has acquired CLC Lubricants, a U.S.-based producer of industrial oils, metalworking fluids and cleaners. The deal, completed on
Ampol to acquire EG Australia in AUD 1.1 billion deal
Ampol Limited has agreed to acquire EG Australia, one of the country’s leading fuel and convenience retailers, for AUD 1.1 billion (USD 737 million). The
LANXESS cuts guidance as weak markets hit Q2 results
LANXESS has lowered its earnings outlook for 2025 after second-quarter results showed declining sales and profits amid a challenging global environment and weak demand across all segments. The German specialty chemicals company reported sales of EUR 1.47 billion (USD 1.60
Richful appoints BAISA as exclusive distributor in Mexico, Caribbean and Central America
Richful has appointed Básicos y Aditivos S.A. de C.V. (BAISA) as its exclusive distributor for Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, underscoring the Chinese additive maker’s ambition to strengthen its position in global
Our new engine oil additive: RAVENOL CeramiX-Pro
Our unique formulation works in a special way. The following explains how the individual components of the oil additive contribute to the effect and special synergy in the product’s function: Component: hexagonal boron nitride The active ingredient in RAVENOL CeramiX-Pro
Maersk raises 2025 outlook as global trade rebounds
A.P. Moller – Maersk has raised its full-year 2025 financial guidance, buoyed by unexpectedly strong global trade activity outside of North America, even as shipping markets face lingering economic headwinds and geopolitical instability. The Danish shipping and logistics group reported
Hyundai, GM unveil joint vehicle line-up for the Americas
Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors have unveiled plans to jointly develop five new vehicles aimed at the Americas, in a bold expansion of their strategic alliance. The lineup includes a U.S.-manufactured electric commercial van and four models targeting Central
Lubrizol expands finished fluids distribution in Africa via Oil Store
The Lubrizol Corporation has extended its strategic partnership with UK-based Oil Store to deliver its portfolio of finished fluid brands across Africa, marking a significant
LG Chem and Enilive break ground on sustainable aviation fuel plant
LG Chem and Enilive have launched construction of South Korea’s first hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant, marking a significant milestone in Asia’s energy transition. The