Valvoline
Chemical and downstream operations show strong Q2
15th August, 2012
Unlike the oil majors, the chemical and downstream specialists showed buoyant Q2 figures.
Ashland results mixed as TNK-BP takes Valvoline to Russia
1st May, 2012
Valvoline and parent company Ashland reported mixed Q2 results as a deal is struck with TNK-BP to market lubes in Russia
Oil major Q4 results reflect tougher year
6th February, 2012
Oil majors and lubes producers continue to make significant profits, but Q4 figures reflect a tough end of year for most.
Ashland sells synlubes and strengthens Cambodia
21st November, 2011
Ashland has sold part of its specialist synlubes operations and settled on a distributor in Cambodia.
Q2 generally good for oil majors
4th August, 2011
Q2 results mixed for the major oil and lubes producers.
Valvoline launches re-cycled brand
25th March, 2011
Valvoline has launched a new brand of motor oil containing re-cycled lubes
Coalition to challenge Dexos
18th March, 2011
A coalition of associations and oil producers is challenging the Dexos standard under competition and trading practice regulations.
Chevron, Ashland and Conoco Q4 boost
31st January, 2011
Chevron, Ashland and Conoco all showed positive finishes to the financial year.
Ashland sells distribution business
17th November, 2010
Ashland Inc has sold its global distribution business to TPG Capital.
Valvoline goes for new look
27th September, 2010
Valvoline has repackaged its EMEA motor oil products.
Trouble in Adland
17th August, 2010
Valvoline and Shell are both facing sanctions for advertising authorities over product claims.
Valvoline shuns Dexos licence
22nd June, 2010
Valvoline says it has no plans to buy licences for its Dexos-standard products.
Valvoline and Lubrizol share environment prize
5th May, 2010
Valvoline and Lubrizol have been awarded a joint SAE Excellence Award for their lubricant developments
Ashland builds Valvoline plant
20th April, 2010
Ashland to build Valvoline packing and blending plant near Mumbai
