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BASF increases production capacity of antioxidants for lubricants
BASF increases production capacity of antioxidants for lubricants BASF’s global business unit Fuel and Lubricant Solutions is investing in Mexico and China to increase production of antioxidants for lubricants. The capacity expansions address growing demand for antioxidants from the increasing number of vehicles in Asia and the increasing global demand
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Mort Distributing, Inc. to be Acquired by Parkland
Mort Distributing, Inc. to be Acquired by Parkland Mort Distributing, Inc., a market leader in the fuel and lubricant business which has servicing operations in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and
Drydene Performance Products Announces Drydene Racing Formulas (DRF™)
Drydene Performance Products Announces Drydene Racing Formulas (DRF™) Drydene Performance Products, headquartered in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, announced the launch of its line of racing oil, DRF™ (Drydene Racing Formulas) at
Take 5 Oil Change Announces Acquisition of Express Automotive Group
Valvoline Announces Product Line to Serve Electric Vehicles
RelaDyne Acquires Circle Lubricants of Bay Shore, New York
Tropic Oil Company, Inc. to be Acquired by Parkland
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Schmuckal Oil Company
Price Increase Summary as of January 14, 2021
Price Increase Summary as of January 14, 2021 Summary of lubricant and lubricant additive price increases report by JobbersWorld as of January 14, 2021. The need for the adjustments
Infineum Announces Lubricant Additive Price Increase
Infineum Announces Lubricant Additive Price Increase On January 4, 2021 Infineum USA announced it will increase lubricant additive prices by 6 to 9%. The adjustments
Highline-Warren Acquires BlueDevil Products
Enhances extensive portfolio of brands and strengthens position as a leading supplier of automotive aftermarket consumable products
Highline-Warren, a leader in the manufacture and distribution of automotive aftermarket consumable products, announced today that it has acquired BlueDevil Products, a portfolio company of The Starco Group. BlueDevil Products is a leading provider of premium performance automotive and motorsport consumable products, including stop leak solutions, fluid additives, and repair and maintenance products. The BlueDevil, Red Angel, and PJ1 brands will join Highline-Warren’s extensive portfolio of owned and licensed brands.
Tilley Chemical Company Partners with SK Capital
Tilley Chemical Company Partners with SK Capital New strategic investment from SK Capital to enhance Tilley’s value-added regional distribution platform Tilley Chemical Company, Inc., a
Valvoline Leads Packaging Innovation with Launch of FlexFill
Motor oil brand provides latest in DIY-centric gear-oil packaging, providing for enhanced flexibility, reduced product waste
Valvoline Inc. announced the retail launch of its newest gear-oil packaging innovation, FlexFillTM. The patented FlexFill bag will make changing synthetic gear oil easier — all while providing a more flexible, less wasteful automotive Do-It-Yourself (DIY) experience.
Matrix Advises Penn Tank Lines, Inc. on the Successful Acquisition of Stardust Transportation, LLC
Matrix Advises Penn Tank Lines, Inc. on the Successful Acquisition of Stardust Transportation, LLC Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading independent investment bank,
Chevron and ExxonMobil Announce Price Increases
Chevron and ExxonMobil Announce Lubricant Price Increases Chevron Lubricants announced a general price increase in the U.S. market of all lubricating oils and greases up
EnergyExits Announces the Sale of Cross Petroleum
EnergyExits Announces the Sale of Cross Petroleum The Transaction Includes a Strategic Marketing Footprint in the Middle of the West Coast’s Important I-5 Corridor EnergyExits,
Martin Midstream Partners L.P. Announces Sale of Mega Lubricants
Martin Midstream Partners L.P. Announces Sale of Mega Lubricants Texas, Dec. 22, 2020 – Martin Midstream Partners L.P. announced today the sale of certain assets used
Matrix Advises Tri Gas & Oil on the Successful Acquisition of A Leading Refined Fuels Distributor and HVAC Services Business
Matrix Advises Tri Gas & Oil on the Successful Acquisition of A Leading Refined Fuels Distributor and HVAC Services Business Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc.
Martin Midstream Partners L.P. Announces Sale of Mega Lubricants
Martin Midstream Partners L.P. Announces Sale of Mega Lubricants Texas, Dec. 22, 2020 – Martin Midstream Partners L.P. announced today the sale of certain assets used
Matrix Advises Tri Gas & Oil on the Successful Acquisition of A Leading Refined Fuels Distributor and HVAC Services Business
Matrix Advises Tri Gas & Oil on the Successful Acquisition of A Leading Refined Fuels Distributor and HVAC Services Business Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc.
Story Distributing Company to be Acquired by Parkland
Story Distributing Company to be Acquired by Parkland Story Distributing Company, operators of Casey’s Corner Convenience Stores and a full line branded wholesaler and retailer
Highline Aftermarket to Become Highline-Warren After Acquisition by Pritzker Private Capital and Merger with Warren Distribution
Highline Aftermarket to Become Highline-Warren After Acquisition by Pritzker Private Capital and Merger with Warren Distribution As part of the Pritzker family of businesses, Highline
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Dixie Gas & Oil Corporation
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Dixie Gas & Oil Corporation Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading independent investment bank, announces the successful
Pritzker Private Capital Signs Definitive Agreements to Acquire Highline Aftermarket And Warren Distribution
Pritzker Private Capital Signs Definitive Agreements to Acquire Highline Aftermarket and Warren Distribution Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, announced today
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of EnergyUnited Propane
Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised EnergyUnited Electric Membership Corporation (“EMC”) on the sale of
RelaDyne Acquires Nick Barbieri Trucking, LLC in Ukiah, California
RelaDyne Acquires Nick Barbieri Trucking, LLC in Ukiah, California This acquisition will expand the RelaDyne footprint into California and strengthen its Western region operations. RelaDyne,
Roberts Energy Announces the Sale of Their Lubricants Division to Dennison Lubricants
Roberts Energy Announces the Sale of Their Lubricants Division to Dennison Lubricants Roberts Energy, which became a CITGO distributor in 2017, made the decision to
Due to the Impact of COVID-19, Offen Petroleum will Not Acquire Bosselman Energy
Due to the Impact of COVID-19, Offen Petroleum will Not Acquire Bosselman Energy Offen Petroleum a leading independent fuel distributor, announced on March 11 that
Price Increase Summary as of January 14, 2021
Price Increase Summary as of January 14, 2021 Summary of lubricant and lubricant additive price increases report by JobbersWorld as of January 14, 2021. The
Infineum Announces Lubricant Additive Price Increase
Infineum Announces Lubricant Additive Price Increase On January 4, 2021 Infineum USA announced it will increase lubricant additive prices by 6 to 9%. The adjustments
Chevron and ExxonMobil Announce Price Increases
Chevron and ExxonMobil Announce Lubricant Price Increases Chevron Lubricants announced a general price increase in the U.S. market of all lubricating oils and greases up
More Lubricant Price Increases
Updated 1/6/2021: Notifications about lubricant price increases taking effect in January 2021 are hitting the desks of marketers. The need for the adjustments is attributed to increases in the price of base oil, as well as increases in the cost of nearly all other raw materials used in the blending and packaging of lubricants. These include lubricant additives, plastic resin, and corrugated; as well as higher transportation and manufacturing costs.
Pinnacle Oil Announces Lubricant Price Increase
Pinnacle Oil Holdings Announces Lubricant Price Increase Pinnacle Oil announced today that it will be increasing prices 10-12% on all bulk and packaged products. The
Sinclair Lubricants Announces a Price Increase
Sinclair Lubricants Announces a Price Increase Due to increasing costs of raw materials, Sinclair Lubricants announced today that it will be implementing a price increase
Lubricant Price Increase Summary as of October 20, 2020
Summary of Lubricant Price Increase in 2020 The following is a summary of lubricant price increases reported by JobbersWorld that have recently been announced by
Why the Price Increases?
There have been 21 times over the past 10 years where lubricant price increases have been announced. Over that time there have only been two
Petro-Canada Announces Price Increase
Most Recent Announcement Petro-Canada America Lubricants announced yesterday a price increase of up to 10% effective November 18, 2020 on its finished products. Summary of
PennStar and Omni Announce Price Increases
PennStar and Omni Announce Price Increases Omni Specialty Packaging announced on September 17th a general price increase of 8% to 12% effective October 16, 2020
Nu-Tier Brands / Gulf Lubricants, Old World Industries, and Safety-Kleen announce increases
Nu-Tier Brands / Gulf Lubricants, Old World Industries, and Safety-Kleen announce increases Nu-Tier Brands / Gulf Lubricants announced a general price increase of 8% to
More Price Increases
More Price Increases – Smitty’s Supply, CAM2 International, Chemlube, and Warren Oil Sinclair Lubricants announced on September 4, Amalie on September 9, Warren Distribution on
Warren Distribution and AMALIE Announce Price Increases
Warren Distribution Announces Price Increase Today, Warren Distribution announced a price increase of 8-12% on all lubricant products, depending on the product and package size.
Sinclair Announces Price Increase
Sinclair Announces Price Increase Today, Sinclair Lubricants announced that due to increasing costs of raw materials, it will implement a price increase of $0.32 a