New Idemitsu blending plant in Vietnam
Idemitsu Kosan has completed its lubricant blending plant in Vietnam and has begun sales of locally produced products.
Idemitsu Kosan has completed its lubricant blending plant in Vietnam and has begun sales of locally produced products.
Good news for lubes producers as the International Energy Agency (IEA) revises its oil demand forecast upwards.
Shell has begun building a blending plant and grease manufacturing plant in Singapore.
Global lubricants demand is set to rise beyond pre-economic crisis levels by 2016, while oil will continue to drive the energy market to 2040 according to latest reports.
Chinese sales by the Japanese carmaker are rising again after diplomatic disputes affected commerce.
Toyota is one of several automotive manufacturers who are turning to next generation turbo/petrol engines
The North American company expands its operations across Asia-Pacific with a new facility in Nanjing
In line with reduced demand, Total is sharply reducing presence in Europe and moving into emerging markets.
PMIs are generally on the up, despite the threat to the world's economy from the US Budget battle. Automotive PMI is volatile and lubes marketers will need all the digital support then can get.