LSI Chemical, a manufacturer of additives and lubricants for the fuel, oil and lubricant industries, in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, U.S.A. announced a new international distributor, NanoTech Petroleum. 

“Our goal is to become the premier international leader of fuel and oil additives in the world. Our use of cutting-edge nanotechnology for all lubricants and innovative fuel additive technology significantly makes lubricants and fuels better and this will now be available for not only South Africa, but for the entire continent,” LSI President Todd Cawley says.

NanoTech Petroleum will now market and sell the LSI Chemical line of products as well as the entire line of Hot Shot’s Secret consumer products in South Africa.

NanoTech Petroleum Managing Director Gerard (Gerry) Mohamed and Executive Director Hylton Keshwar have many decades of experience in the oil and gas industry across the full value chain of product development and formulation, from technical support, training and product development. 

“We believe that the fuels and lubricants market in South Africa is yearning for effective solutions and enhanced overall efficiencies beyond current traditional offerings. It is our sincere conviction that the LSI Chemical additives can provide those packaged solutions based on its nanotechnology as a distinct differentiator, with proven benefits of friction reduction, excellent detergency, better fuel economy and extended component life,” Mohamed says.

Cawley adds, “Our unique processes with nanotechnology opened this door and we look forward to a long and mutually productive relationship. This is an exceptional opportunity for both LSI Chemical and Hot Shot’s Secret to build a foothold in South Africa to improve fuel and oil quality both at the refinery level and retail.”

For more information about LSI Chemical, visit LSIchemical.com.