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Infineum Declares Force Majeure
Infineum Declares Force Majeure Infineum advised it customers yesterday that a third-party supplier of key components used in the manufacturing of its “D” Series products declared force majeure after
Blenders in a Quandary
The Price Increase Quandary The nearly back-to-back increases in base oil prices over the last few weeks have put many lubricant manufacturers in a pricing quandary. This is because
Infineum Declares Force Majeure
Infineum Declares Force Majeure Infineum advised it customers yesterday that a third-party supplier of key components used in the manufacturing of its “D” Series products declared force majeure after
Blenders in a Quandary
The Price Increase Quandary The nearly back-to-back increases in base oil prices over the last few weeks have put many lubricant manufacturers in a pricing
Add Castrol to the list of announced price increases in Round 1 for 2019
Add Castrol to the list of announced price increases in Round 1 for 2019 Today, Castrol announced a price increase of up to 6% on
Motiva Announces Base Oil Increase
Motiva Announces Base Oil Increase Motiva announced an increase on posted base oil prices today. Star 6 and 12 will increase by 25 cents per
Petro-Canada and Amalie Announce Increases
Petro-Canada and Amalie Announce Increases Petro-Canada advised its US lubricant marketers that the prices for its process oils, Purity FG White Oils, and finished products
Castrol® Doubles-Down on Commitment to Serving Customers in Northeast with New Supplier Partnerships
Castrol® Doubles-Down on Commitment to Serving Customers in Northeast with New Supplier Partnerships Brand joins forces with Pilot Thomas Logistics and Northeast Lubricants for enhanced
Hastings Announces Sale of Cactus Fuel
Hastings Announces Sale of Cactus Fuel Hastings Equity Partners (Hastings), a private equity firm focused on investing in lower, middle-market energy and industrial services businesses,
RelaDyne Acquires Jasper Oil Company of Jasper, Alabama
RelaDyne Acquires Jasper Oil Company of Jasper, Alabama RelaDyne, one of the nation’s leading providers of lubricants, fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and industrial reliability
Reliance Fluid Technologies Starts Production in Michigan to Service Midwest, and Continues Expansion in North East and Canada
Reliance Fluid Technologies Starts Production in Michigan to Service Midwest, and Continues Expansion in North East and Canada Reliance Fluid Technologies, LLC, a leading independent
Hastings Announces Sale of Cactus Fuel
Hastings Announces Sale of Cactus Fuel Hastings Equity Partners (Hastings), a private equity firm focused on investing in lower, middle-market energy and industrial services businesses,
RelaDyne Acquires Jasper Oil Company of Jasper, Alabama
RelaDyne Acquires Jasper Oil Company of Jasper, Alabama RelaDyne, one of the nation’s leading providers of lubricants, fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and industrial reliability
LSC Signs Letter of Intent with Amalie Oil
LSC Signs Letter of Intent with Amalie Oil Co. for the Sale of its US Business Amalie Oil Co. (“Amalie”), the leading independent lubricant manufacturer
RelaDyne Acquires Rachel Oil Company of Mansura, Louisiana
RelaDyne Acquires Rachel Oil Company of Mansura, Louisiana RelaDyne, one of the nation’s leading providers of lubricants, fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and industrial reliability
HollyFrontier Closes Acquisition of Sonneborn
HollyFrontier Closes Acquisition of Sonneborn HollyFrontier Corporation (“HollyFrontier”) announced that its subsidiaries have completed the previously announced acquisition of Sonneborn US Holdings Inc. and Sonneborn
RelaDyne Acquires CIRCOR Reliability Services Business, Previously COT-PURITECH
RelaDyne Acquires CIRCOR Reliability Services Business, Previously COT-PURITECH RelaDyne, one of the nation’s leading providers of lubricants, fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and industrial reliability
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Schmitt Sales, Inc.’s Convenience Retailing and Wholesale Fuel Assets
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Schmitt Sales, Inc.’s Convenience Retailing and Wholesale Fuel Assets Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment
Mid-South Sales Teams Up With Pugh Lubricants, Apollo Oil, Veterans Oil, and Halco Lubricants
Mid-South Sales Teams Up With Pugh Lubricants, Apollo Oil, Veterans Oil, and Halco Lubricants Pugh Lubricants, Apollo Oil, Veteran’s Oil, and Halco Lubricants (“Pugh-Apollo-Veterans-Halco”) continued
Brenntag Strengthens US Lubricants Business by Acquiring the Lubricants Division Of Reeder Distributors, Inc.
Brenntag Strengthens US Lubricants Business by Acquiring the Lubricants Division Of Reeder Distributors, Inc. Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, has signed an
Halco Lubricants Joins Forces with Pugh Lubricants, Apollo Oil and Veterans Oil
Halco Lubricants Joins Forces with Pugh Lubricants, Apollo Oil and Veterans Oil Pugh Lubricants, Apollo Oil, and Veteran’s Oil (“Pugh-Apollo-Veterans”) joined to become a leading
Blenders in a Quandary
The Price Increase Quandary The nearly back-to-back increases in base oil prices over the last few weeks have put many lubricant manufacturers in a pricing
Add Castrol to the list of announced price increases in Round 1 for 2019
Add Castrol to the list of announced price increases in Round 1 for 2019 Today, Castrol announced a price increase of up to 6% on
Motiva Announces Base Oil Increase
Motiva Announces Base Oil Increase Motiva announced an increase on posted base oil prices today. Star 6 and 12 will increase by 25 cents per
Petro-Canada and Amalie Announce Increases
Petro-Canada and Amalie Announce Increases Petro-Canada advised its US lubricant marketers that the prices for its process oils, Purity FG White Oils, and finished products
Warren Distribution Announces a Price Increase
Warren Distribution Announces a Price Increase Warren Distribution announce a price increase of 4-8% on all lubricant products, depending on the product and package size.
Chemlube International Announces a Price Increase
Chemlube International Announces a Price Increase Chemlube International Inc. Due to increases in the costs of raw material used in the manufacture of its lubricants,
Reliance Fluid Technologies Announces a Price Increase
Reliance Fluid Technologies Announces a Price Increase Reliance Fluid Technologies (RFT) Due to announced increases in base oil prices and with freight rates that continue
Smitty’s Supply Announces a Price Increase
Smitty’s Supply Announces a Price Increase Smitty’s Supply, Inc. will increase prices on all lubricating oils, fluids, and greases between 4 to 9%, effective May
CAM2 International Announces a Price Increase
CAM2 International Announces a Price Increase CAM2 International In response to the recent increases in base oils and additives, CAM2 International, LLC announced today that
Shell Announces Lubricant Price Increase
Shell Announces Lubricant Price Increase Shell Oil Products (SOPUS) announced today that it will implement a price increase on finished lubricants. The increase is effective
Gulf Lubricants Announces Price Increase
Gulf Lubricants Announces Price Increase Gulf Lubricants announced today that effective May 1st it will implement a finished lubricant price increase of 6 to 8%.
ExxonMobil is the Second Major to Move Prices in 2019
ExxonMobil is the Second Major to Move Prices in 2019 ExxonMobil announced it will increase the price of its finished lubricants and greases by up
Sinclair Lubricants Announces
Sinclair Lubricants Announces Sinclair Lubricants announced last Friday that due to increasing costs of transportation and base oil, Sinclair Lubricants will be implementing a price
PennStar Announces Increase
PennStar Announces Increase PennStar, LLC is announcing a general price increase to be effective with orders placed on or after Monday April 15, 2019. PennStar,