New Delhi: MAK Lubricants, the lubricant brand of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), has entered into a strategic partnership with Germany-based specialty chemicals company LANXESS through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to strengthen capabilities in high-performance industrial lubricants, specialty fluids and advanced additive technologies for the Indian market.
The MoU was signed by S. Kannan, Business Head (Lubes) at BPCL, and Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President and Global Head – Lubricant Additives at LANXESS.
The partnership will focus on developing next-generation lubricant formulations, adopting sustainable technologies and advancing joint research and development (R&D). It will also aim to bring advanced lubricant solutions and additive technologies to the Indian market.
MAK Lubricants and LANXESS to Focus on Advanced Lubricant Technologies
Through this collaboration, MAK Lubricants and LANXESS will work towards advancing technological capabilities in high-performance industrial lubricants and specialty fluids.
The partnership will explore opportunities in next-generation formulations and innovative additive technologies to address the evolving requirements of the industrial lubricants sector.
Joint research and development will be a key area of focus, with both companies aiming to develop advanced solutions for the Indian market.
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Partnership to Promote Sustainable Lubricant Solutions
Sustainable technologies will also form an important part of the collaboration. The companies will focus on exploring solutions that combine performance requirements with sustainability objectives.
The association is expected to strengthen MAK Lubricants’ technological capabilities and support innovation in industrial lubricants through access to advanced technologies and collaborative R&D.
The partnership marks a step towards expanding technological cooperation between BPCL’s MAK Lubricants and LANXESS in the specialty lubricants and additives segment.
About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is an Indian public sector oil and gas company engaged in refining, distribution and marketing of petroleum products. Its business portfolio includes fuels, lubricants and other energy-related products. MAK Lubricants is BPCL’s lubricant brand, serving the automotive and industrial lubricants markets.
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