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Lubrizol’s Lubrizol Fluid Engineering (LFE) business is expanding its distribution network across Africa through a new partnership with the Solevo Group. The agreement will broaden access to Lubrizol’s Emkarate® Refrigeration Lubricants, Paratherm™ Heat Transfer Fluids and Lubrizol® Industrial Compressor Lubricants across key markets on the continent.
With Africa poised for significant industrial growth and modernization, the partnership combines Lubrizol’s fluid engineering technology and product expertise with Solevo’s established regional presence. Solevo operates across major African markets, supported by an experienced sales force, more than 60 warehouses and local technical teams.
The agreement provides Solevo with distribution coverage across 16 countries spanning North, West, East and Southern Africa, significantly increasing customer access to Lubrizol Fluid Engineering solutions.
“By combining Lubrizol’s technology expertise and innovative solutions with Solevo Group’s extensive market presence, distribution capabilities and local technical expertise, we are well positioned to deliver greater value to our customers,” said Matthieu Van Bree, Business Line Director at Solevo Group.
Keerthy Pethaiyan, Regional Director, LFE – IMEA, added that Solevo’s strong presence and commercial and technical capabilities make it well positioned to support Lubrizol’s growth ambitions across Africa.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting industrial development, improving operational performance and delivering reliable technical solutions to customers across the continent.
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