Chevron Oronite S.A.S. appoints Nigerian distributor

Chevron Oronite S.A.S. announced the selection  of Gapuma UK Limited (Gapuma), supported by its local Nigerian subsidiary, GLB Chemical Services Limited (GLB), as its authorized distributor for the Nigerian market beginning 1 January 2020. 

Chevron Oronite, which is headquartered in San Ramon, California U.S.A., is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of fuel and lubricant additives. Chevron Oronite is comprised of numerous affiliates that are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Chevron Corporation. 

The agreement includes the sale of OLOA® additives and PARATONE® viscosity modifiers, as well as the requisite technical support to customers. 

“Gapuma and GLB have received extensive training, and will operate within the Oronite culture of building enduring relationships through a total commitment to serve Nigerian customers,” said Alain Robert, general manager, Sales and Marketing, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Chevron Oronite S.A.S. 

GLB will primarily assist with products in the automotive, specialties and industrial application market segments, said Daren A. Barnes, IEng, MIMMM, MIET., account manager, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Chevron Oronite S.A.S.  

“GLB is a trusted partner of Oronite through their association with Gapuma. They have a team of experts that have been working within the petroleum/additive sector in Nigeria for many years.”

Leveraging a committed team of professionals that offer technical and logistical solutions, Gapuma and GLB promise to maintain a strong customer focus. For more information, visit the GLB website www.glbcsl.com.