Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ: IOSP) said it has expanded production capacity for its proprietary Drag Reducing Agents (DRA) technology at its plant in Pleasanton, Texas, U.S.A. Drag reducing agents have multiple benefits to pipeline operators. They not only improve the pipeline throughput, but they also reduce the pumping energy required, reduce stress and even increase the […]

Chevron Oronite has achieved an important milestone by receiving one of the first approvals of a tractor hydraulic fluid (THF) additive offering that meets the new ZF TE-ML 05E specification issued by ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a leading manufacturer of transmissions and axles used in a variety of tractors and construction machinery around the world. “Building […]

Palmer Holland, a North American specialty chemical and fine ingredient distributor, announced that it is representing Sasol’s line of surfactants in the metalworking and metal cleaning markets effective immediately. Palmer Holland will manage the promotion and inventory of the surfactants throughout all of the U.S. and Canada. Surfactants are commonly used chemicals that aid in […]

Jinzhou Kangtai Lubricant Additives Co., Ltd. (Kangtai), based in Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province, held the foundation laying and start of the construction of its 50,000 tonne-per annum (t/a) Lubricant Additive Project on June 18, 2020. The new Kangtai plant will be located in Area A, Xihai Industrial Park, Binhai New District, in Jinzhou. The Lubricant […]

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited announced that with effect from 9:00 am on 11 June 2020, the listing of the shares of Tianhe Chemicals Group Limited will be cancelled under Rule 6.01A. Chinese additive maker Tianhe Chemicals launched its initial public offering (IPO) in June 2014 on the Hong Kong Exchange with much […]

Bonnie Tully has been named president of Evonik Corporation, effective June 1. As president of Evonik Corporation, Tully is responsible for the North America region, which recorded sales of EUR3 billion (USD3.3 billion) in fiscal 2019. Tully replaces John Rolando, who is retiring after 33 years with Evonik and its predecessor companies. Prior to becoming […]

The Lubrizol Corporation has become the first lubricant additive technology supplier to join the Getting to Zero Coalition. An international group currently endorsed by 14 governments and composed of more than 100 organizations, it aims to drive the development of commercially viable, zero-emissions deep-sea ships by 2030. This partnership between the Global Maritime Forum, the […]

SBZ Corporation and Sea-Land Chemical Company announced a new distribution partnership effective the 1st of May 2020. Sea-Land will be an authorized distribution partner in North America for SBZ Corporation’s series of unlicensed transportation lubricant packages. “We are excited to offer the SBZ line of engine oil components and packages to our customers in North […]

SONGWON Industrial Group, which is headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea, has signed an exclusive agreement with Bodo Möller Chemie Russia LLC for the distribution of SONGNOX® fuel and lubricant antioxidant additives in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. SONGWON, which is a manufacturer and supplier of fuel and lube oil additives, offers an extensive range of phenolic, […]

BRB International’s business unit Lube Oil Additives and Chemicals announced the expansion of its EU distribution agreement with ARLANXEO into Australia. The two companies have been long-term partners in Europe, which expanded to East Asia in 2017. “The expansion of the distribution agreement with ARLANXEO is a good opportunity to promote the Viscotech® portfolio and […]