Kia Motors and Total Lubrifiants have renewed their strategic partnership agreement for another 5 years, Total branded automotive lubricants will be exclusively recommended and available to customers across Kia's service network of more than 5,500 dealers in around 180 countries, including West European markets from January 1, 2017.

Gulf Oil International has announced the launch of a new partnership, with immediate effect, to cover distribution of Gulf lubricants in the Netherlands and Germany. The new operation, named Gulf Lubricants NEW Holding BV and registered in Dordrecht, NL, is a joint venture between Gulf Oil International and FinCo.

PETRONAS Lubricants International has increased its stake to 50% in its Chinese joint venture, Yuchai PETRONAS Lubricants Co Ltd, having recently acquired an additional 12% share in Yuchai PETRONAS, making it an equal partnership between PLI and Yuchai Lube Company.

Bencis Capital Partners, an independent investment company based in Amsterdam and Brussels has acquired a majority share of Netherlands-based BRB Holding B.V., a global producer of silicones, lube oil additives and chemicals.

• Calumet to Increase Prices of Its Naphthenic Base Oils - 750 and Lighter by 15 CPG and Heavier Than 750 by 20 CPG - Effective April 19
• Cross Oil Increases Prices of Its Naphthenic Base Oils - 750 and Lighter by 15 CPG and Heavier Than 750 by 20 CPG - Effective Today April 11
• Ergon Increased Prices of Its Naphthenic Base Oils - 750 and Lighter by 15 CPG and Heavier Than 750 by 20 CPG - Effective April 6
• MAUSER Acquires Berenfield Containers
• Cepsa Inaugurates New Automated Lubricants Facility
• Houghton International Launches New Semi-Synthetic Metal Removal Fluid Platform for Machining and Grinding
• NYCO Introduces Nycobase 32506 FG, Newly HX-1 Certified Ester for High Temperature
• Repsol Lubricants Sales Launched in India
• Bridgewater-based CRC Industries UK Buys Action Can Industrial Lubricants Business