Lubrizol is expanding its Fluid Engineering (LFE) distribution network across Africa through a new partnership with Solevo Group. The agreement will extend access to Lubrizol’s Emkarate® Refrigeration Lubricants, Paratherm™ Heat Transfer Fluids and Lubrizol® Industrial Compressor Lubricants across 16 countries spanning North, West, East and Southern Africa.
The partnership comes as Africa’s industrial sector is expected to experience significant growth and modernisation, creating opportunities for specialised fluid engineering solutions. Solevo Group’s established presence across major African markets, supported by an experienced regional sales force and more than 60 warehouses, will provide Lubrizol with expanded distribution capabilities, local market knowledge and technical support.
Matthieu Van Bree, Business Line Director at Solevo Group, said the collaboration combines Lubrizol’s technology and innovative solutions with Solevo’s market presence, distribution network and local technical expertise. He said the partnership will strengthen customer value and support business development across the continent.
Lubrizol Regional Director, LFE – IMEA, Keerthy Pethaiyan, said Solevo’s extensive African footprint and commercial and technical teams make it well positioned to support customers and expand Lubrizol’s market reach.
The agreement reinforces both companies’ commitment to supporting industrial growth and operational excellence across Africa by improving access to specialised lubricant and fluid engineering products.
Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company founded in 1928, develops specialty chemical solutions for mobility, well-being and modern industrial applications. The company operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices worldwide and employs more than 7,000 people. .
Lubrizol and Solevo Group sign Africa distribution deal for fluid engineering.
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