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Shell and Wärtsilä extend strategic partnership for engine lubricant solutions


Wärtsilä to be the designated strategic partner regarding lubricant solutions for all Wärtsilä engines. Following the Testing Oil Partnership agreement signed by the two companies in 2020 which saw Shell become Wärtsilä’s exclusive test oil partner for engines during the Research and Development and factory testing process, the new MLA will now see Shell provide lubricants for several first fills and Wärtsilä Lifecycle Solutions for stationary power applications. “This recent agreement is the latest in a long line of joint efforts between Shell and Wärtsilä to support their busi- ness partners across the power and marine sectors overcome


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hell has signed a new Master Lubricants Agreement (MLA) with


SOURCE | SHELL


increasingly demanding operating conditions,” said Ade Ajala, Shell’s Vice President New Business Development and Global Key Accounts. “From development through to testing and post-delivery, every step in the process is led in collaboration, helping to ensure that our lubricants keep Wärtsilä’s meticulously engineered engines well pro- tected even in severe operating conditions and, therefore, they are very effective in reducing operating costs and improving overall operational efficiency.”


Many of Shell’s lubricant solutions for large engines are tested in a Wärtsilä engine at the Shell Technology Centre in Hamburg and in Wärtsilä installations in the field. In addition to the lubricants used during the engine test procedures, Shell also supplies other products that are part of the factory production process, including hydraulic and gear oils.


“The fact that our collabora-


tion with Shell dates back to 2007 is testament to the shared values between the


two companies,” said Stefan Nysjö, Vice President of Power Supply at Wärtsilä. “As the global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets, we prioritise excellence, speed and reli- ability in all we do, and I know that Shell is no different. This latest agreement will help solidify our longstanding partnership, helping us to maintain our reputation as an organisation that deliv- ers customer-focused and industry-leading products.”


. DISTRIBUTORSHIP Castrol partners with Tetrosyl for lubricants distribution in Europe C


astrol has announced a three-year strategic partnership with Tetrosyl,


Europe’s largest manufacturer and supplier of car care products. The strategic partnership will give customers the convenience of purchasing Castrol’s full range of products along with the wide range of products and brands available from Tetrosyl as well as receive support via the Tetrosyl customer service team. Established in 1954, Tetrosyl


operates in more than 100 countries and sells and supplies over 40,000 automotive products.


JUNE 2023 | LUBEZINE MAGAZINE


SOURCE | TETROSYL


Peter Schofield, Tetrosyl Chairman said, “We are excited to announce this partnership between Tetrosyl and Castrol to


offer the trade a quality product range alongside our portfolio of aftermarket parts, lubricants and car care products.”


Founded in 1899, Castrol is one of the leading lubricants brands with products that serve both the automotive and industrial sectors.


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