Valvoline launches the lubricants business ValCo in Saudi Arabia

Valvoline Global Operations has officially commenced commercial operations of the newly established Valvoline Arabia Lubricants Company (ValCo) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, strengthening its presence in the Middle East with a dedicated automotive and industrial lubricants business.

According to the company, ValCo combines Valvoline Global's advanced lubricant technologies, product portfolio, and technical expertise with local commercial and operational capabilities to better serve customers in Saudi Arabia and the wider regional market.

The launch marks a key milestone in Valvoline's global growth strategy, bringing together the company's long-standing heritage of innovation and performance with deep local market knowledge to deliver world-class lubricant solutions.

Samuel Raudales, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Valvoline Global Operations, said the new venture reinforces the company's commitment to the Kingdom while expanding its regional footprint. He added that the ValCo team will provide advanced technical expertise, contribute to regional economic development, and improve access to Valvoline's lubricant portfolio for consumers and commercial partners across Saudi Arabia.

Headquartered in Jeddah, ValCo will serve as Valvoline's regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia and function as a sub-regional hub supporting operations across the Middle East and Africa. The facility will house core business functions, including sales, marketing, operations, and human resources.

Valvoline Global, recognised as the creator of the world's first branded motor oil, serves customers in more than 140 countries through over 80,000 points of distribution. Its product portfolio includes lubricants for passenger cars, high-mileage vehicles, heavy-duty equipment, industrial applications, and electric vehicles.

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