Valvoline aligns with local distributors in Eastern Europe

Valvoline International Inc., an affiliate of Ashland Consumer Markets, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., is shifting its distribution agreements for Eastern European countries to companies with more localized distribution operations. Valvoline has announced its intent to align with different channel partners in 10 countries. “These agreements represent a major step in focusing our supply and delivery capabilities at the local level for customers in these challenging and growing markets,” said Dean Doza, vice president and general manager of Valvoline for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). “These agreements bring the local experience and logistics network we wanted to assure the continued availability of our comprehensive range of Valvoline products and services to automotive workshops, fleet owners, industrial and retail customers in the region.” In Europe, Valvoline-branded lubricants and chemicals, Eagle One automotive appearance products, and Tectyl rust preventives are marketed and sold through company-owned operations in Germany, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom. Valvoline, Eagle One and Tectyl products also are available through an extensive network of licensees and distributors throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. (October 18, 2011)