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T&FME talks to Valvoline about the importance of the right lubricant and ODIs ahead of next month’s special roundtable
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eaturing a roster of some of the region’s leading uptime champions, next month’s roundtable on that subject, as well as improving fleet safety and efficiency is hosted by leading lubricant producer Valvoline. For 150 years Valvoline has been on the leading edge of lubricants technology. Today, Valvoline operates a global network of research and development labs, distribution and customer services in 140 countries. Beyond industry-leading products, Valvoline
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offers increasing global brand strength and innovative tools that make it a valuable partner among installers, dealers, retailers, equipment manufacturers and operators. It is known as a leader in automotive maintenance products and services, and supplied industry leading lubricants, additives and automotive oil. Within the region, Valvoline is extending its footprint by increasing local production and logistics capacity. Ahead of the event, T&FME spoke with Davide Crespi, sales and marketing manager, GM MEA and Mahir Bousselham, regional
technical manager – MEA about its own approach to supporting fleets in the region.
Engine failures have serious financial consequences”
Why is using the right lubricant important for fleets?
Factors that drive the fleet industry have changed drastically in the last decade, engine oils development is conditioned by emission regulations, fuel economy and productivity. These three factors have resulted in the development of new engines technology, hence new specifications for engine oil. The latest generation engines
Davide Crespi:
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