8 May 2024
EPPCO Lubricants, a joint venture between ENOC and Chevron, has recently inked a significant deal with SKF, the Swedish powerhouse known for bearing and seal manufacturing. This agreement aims to introduce SKF’s RecondOil technology to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This cutting-edge innovation employs a dual separation system to purify oil by eliminating harmful nanoparticles, thereby extending the lifespan of lubricants and fostering a circular economy.
EPPCO Lubricants, a joint venture between ENOC and Chevron, has recently inked a significant deal with SKF, the Swedish powerhouse known for bearing and seal manufacturing. This agreement aims to introduce SKF’s RecondOil technology to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This cutting-edge innovation employs a dual separation system to purify oil by eliminating harmful nanoparticles, thereby extending the lifespan of lubricants and fostering a circular economy.
SKF’s RecondOil technology is engineered to prevent premature oil aging, ensuring peak performance of mechanical parts while lessening environmental impact. Serving as the exclusive distributor in the UAE, EPPCO Lubricants will provide this state-of-the-art filtration solution, extensively tested over a period of more than two years to validate its efficacy in enhancing system longevity and curbing carbon emissions.
The formalization of this partnership took place in Dubai, with Rashid Al Ameeri, the general manager of EPPCO Lubricants, and Nihad Dzinalija, the regional manager for Middle East EMEA at SKF Eurotrade, signing the agreement. The signing ceremony witnessed the presence of top executives and staff from both entities.
His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO of ENOC and chairman of EPPCO Lubricants, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the collaboration.
“Our latest collaboration with SKF will grant our expanding customer base access to groundbreaking lubricant filtration technology that is both sustainable and capable of preventing oil degradation, thereby ensuring optimal performance. We are confident that this strategic partnership will meet the current market demands by offering customers dependable oil solutions,” Al Falasi stated.
Sandro Chervatin, director of Sales for Italy, Iberia, Turkey & ME at SKF, commented on RecondOil, stating: “RecondOil is a proven, innovative technology featuring a patented double-separation nanoparticle system for oil filtration that recycles used oil and diminishes environmental impact. This leading-edge technology requires a deep understanding of the lubricant industry, precise pairing of oil with the filter, and an ongoing oil analysis program to monitor filtration efficacy.”
EPPCO Lubricants caters to a diverse array of industries in the UAE, ranging from automotive to marine, by distributing top-tier ENOC and Caltex-branded products. Established in 1907 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, SKF remains a global frontrunner in its sector, operating across more than 130 countries with an extensive network of manufacturing and distribution facilities.
The detailed article published by www.manufacturingtodayindia.com can be accessed from https://www.fuelsandlubes.com/recondoil-technology-debuts-in-uae-with-eppco-skf-deal/
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