New Idemitsu blending plant in Vietnam
Idemitsu Kosan has completed its lubricant blending plant in Vietnam and has begun sales of locally produced products.
Published 24-Jan-2014
Tag: Asia
IEA changes its oil demand forecast
Good news for lubes producers as the International Energy Agency (IEA) revises its oil demand forecast upwards.
Published 13-Jan-2014
New Shell oil blending plant in southwest Singapore
Shell has begun building a blending plant and grease manufacturing plant in Singapore.
Published 08-Jan-2014
Global lubes and oil demand continues to rise
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.
Published 07-Jan-2014
Toyota's China car sales stage dramatic recovery
Chinese sales by the Japanese carmaker are rising again after diplomatic disputes affected commerce.
Published 09-Dec-2013
Japanese Manufacturers are turning to turbo
Toyota is one of several automotive manufacturers who are turning to next generation turbo/petrol engines
Published 06-Dec-2013
Chemtura opens new China plant
The North American company expands its operations across Asia-Pacific with a new facility in Nanjing
Published 16-Nov-2013
Total reducing European presence
In line with reduced demand, Total is sharply reducing presence in Europe and moving into emerging markets.
Published 14-Oct-2013
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 153
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.
Published 14-Oct-2013