Total Egypt signs landmark deal with EATc to become Volkswagen's exclusive lubricants supplier

The Egyptian Automotive and Trading Co. (EATc), the sole distributor of Volkswagen in Egypt, signed a landmark agreement with Total for it to become the exclusive provider of lubricants for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles in Egypt, including the VW fleet of 1,500 ambulances.
Under the terms of the arrangement, Total Egypt will also provide technical support to EATc to ensure reliable and stable delivery of their products.
Thomas Rebeyrol, CEO of Total Egypt commented, “This is a significant contract for Total Egypt which emphasizes the strength of our operations in the country, as well as the improvement of our global lubricants offering.”
“From an outstanding three year warranty, to the most advanced lubricants, we are constantly seeking the best for our clients”, said Karim El Naggar, CEO of EATc.
EATc is the sole reseller for Volkswagen and Audi in Egypt. The company was established in May 1976, and with more than 35 years’ experience in the Egyptian market, has grown to become one of the leading automotive companies in the country. Employing a staff of more than 600 people, the company operates six branches, with a strong dealer network distributed over Cairo, Alexandria, Damitta and Hurghada.
Total tests its lubricants in the field, in extreme operating conditions, making them the preferred choice for Egypt’s road and weather conditions.
The Egyptian oil market ranks first among African and Middle-Eastern countries in terms of volume, with a huge turnover resulting from the sale of 35 million tons of oil products in 2010. With a market growth of 4-7% per year, the Egyptian oil market is one of the most dynamic in the world. Car sales figures have increased dramatically, from 50,000 new passenger cars sold in the year 2000, to 240,000 in 2010.
Today, Total Egypt runs 76 service stations throughout the country, and has recently celebrated the opening of its massive state-of-the-art lubricant blending plant in Borg El Arab. Total Egypt’s activities also include supplying the fuel and lubricants for the latest phase of the Cairo Metro, in addition to 21 Rapid Oil Change centers distributed all over Egypt. The company currently employs 130 people.
(May 9, 2013)