battery electric vehicle. On February 18, SGMW signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Jiangsu Lopal Tech. Co., Ltd. (Lopal Tech) to jointly build the “SGMW-Lopal-Tech Collaborative Innovation Center” that will focus on the R&D of automotive chemicals such as lithium-ion power batteries, lubricants and antifreeze as well as the recycling and reuse of power batteries. In addition, the two parties plan to conduct in-depth cooperation on ...

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state of incompleteness and requires a specialized manufacturer due to the man-hours required for development. Friction materials are manufactured using the cardboard process. Paper facings are heat-resistant porous elastic materials consisting of a base material, friction modifiers (abrasives and lubricants), and a binder (thermosetting heat-resistant resin). The base material is made of heat-resistant fibers, pulp, and porous materials, and re...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/08

Idemitsu to cooperate with coating specialist company Zenith Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Idemitsu) announced that it has agreed with South Korea’s Zenith Corporation (Zenith), a company excelling in coating technology, on a collaboration. Both companies will commercialize the world’s first low-friction solution by combining Idemitsu’s lubricants with Zenith’s high-performance plastic coating. Idemitsu aims to achieve a business scale of JPY...

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llion (CY2022 Unconsolidated Results) - Investment ratio: Thailand 65.1%, UK 34.9% -Shareholder(s): Castrol Ltd. -Board member(s): Mr. Surachai Lamsam, Mr. Thongchai Lamsam, Mr. Suebtrakul Sunthontham, Mr. He Xiaoke, Mr. Samut Samutkojorn, Mr. Gopala Krishna Kadaba Narayana Ryo, Mr. Zhiqiang Zhang Lubricants ...

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sing beam) Lighting voltage of lamp at the type approval test shall be changed from 12V to 13.2V. 14 Agreement regarding UN regulation 118 01 The burning behavior of materials used in the interior construction of certain categories of motor vehicles The capability of materials to repel fuel or lubricants shall be expressed in the title and the scope. 15 Agreement regarding UN regulation 119 00 S5 Cornering lamps Clarification: A light sour...

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o., Ltd., S.C.L. Motor Part Co., Ltd., Asia Asia Compact Industry Co., Ltd. and M.N. Inter Holding Co., Ltd. This represent the company’s strong commitment to enhance its business potential in automotive and parts market in Thailand. Aisin Asia Thailand distributes engine parts, drivetrain parts, lubricants and brake systems. Some of the products are locally made and some are imported from other Aisin Group manufacturing sites. (From an article...

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the automotive industry, and build a new automotive Industrial Internet ecosystem. On December 21, Chery Holding Group signed a strategic partnership agreement with Sinopec Anhui Oil Products Company (Anhui Oil Products) in Hefei, Anhui. The two parties will cooperate in areas such as refined oil, lubricants, new energy research and development, and car manufacturing. In April, Chery Holding Group already partnered with Anhui Oil Products to st...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/31

of trucks will be available in the following configurations: 2826R (6x2), 3526R (8x2), 3832R (8x2), 4232R (10x2) and 4832R (10x2). These trucks will be powered by a 6.7-litre, common-rail BSVI Stage 2 Bharat Benz engine. The new rigid range of trucks will also offer bitumen, bulker, petroleum oil & lubricants (POL) payload applications. BharatBenz trucks will be offered with the 12-speed automated manual transmission (AMT) variants for the first ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/24

Shenzhen Eubo New Material Technology Co., Ltd. China Adhesive Specialty lubricants Dry film lubricant oil ISO14001 IATF16949 (Formerly ISO/TS16949) ISO9001...

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SGMW, Fuchs forge strategic partnership On October 20, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Fuchs Lubricants (China) Ltd. (Fuchs). Based on in-depth insights into user needs, the two parties will customize systematic development solutions covering the entire automotive oil product chain, including thermal management and specialty oils, to enhance vehicle competitiveness through a comprehensi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Idemitsu Apollo (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Thailand - Investment ratio: Singapore 51.2%, Japan 27.8%, Thailand 21.0% -Shareholder(s): Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. -Board member(s): Mr. Chakkrit Wahawisan, Mr. Surapong Suravatanaphong, Mr. Toyokazu Handa, Mr. Yuichi Kujo, Mr. Yusuke Shirota, Mr. Shunsuke Mukai, Mr. Sohei Suzuki Lubricants & Grease ISO9001 IATF16949 (Formerly ISO/TS16949)...

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Gabriel India board approves joint venture with SK Enmove for lubricants and e-fluids On October 7, 2025, Gabriel India Limited announced that its board had approved a joint venture agreement with SK Enmove Co., Ltd of Korea. The new JV, SK Enmove Gabriel India Private Limited, will be incorporated with Gabriel India holding a 49% stake and SK Enmove retaining 51%. Gabriel India will invest up to INR 294 million in the JV’s equity, in one or mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Hyundai, BAIC and others. -Businesses are as follows. Business segment Major business Percentage of sales Petroleum Refining and sales of petroleum products, trading of crude oil and petroleum products, investment business, etc. 67％ Chemicals Manufacture and sale of chemical products 14% Lubricants Manufacture and sale of lubricants 6% Batteries(SK On) Manufacture and sale of lithium-ion batteries 8％ Materials Manufacturing and s...

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1.28 Total 61.07 -Oil seals-O-rings‐Soft metals-Seal washers-Mechanical seals-Lip seals-Dust covers-Industrial rubber products-Phenolic resin molding materials-Polyurethane elastomer products-Vibration isolator and sound isolating products-High damping rubber (HDR)-Compressor valves-Special lubricants-Flexible circuits Products for Electric Vehicles-Thermally conductive compound "QLEASE" (Insulating thermal conductive resin)-Flame retarda...

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Fuji Region (Japan) - Launched production as a dedicated e-Axle production plant(Detailed News) Sunderland (UK) 340K units per year The production of 3-in-1 systems for Nissan are scheduled to launch in 2026.(Detailed News) Product Development Product Details Additive that restores CVT lubricants This additive is capable of restoring used lubricants to the level of new ones, and as a result, significantly extends the period of time t...

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ARAI & HPCL, India signs MoU for research in alternate fuels and sustainable mobility On September 18, 2025, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Green R&D Centre. The partnership will drive collaborative research on lubricants, coolants, fuels, additives, and new energy solution...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Shell Lubricants, UK, presents high-performance EV thermal management fluid On September 9, Shell Lubricants announced that it has formulated and demonstrated a high-performance EV thermal management fluid. In collaboration with RML Group, a 34 kWh battery pack using Shell EV-Plus Thermal Fluid featuring proprietary Shell Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) Technology has been developed, which can charge from 10% to 80% capacity in under 10 minutes. The electric...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

organized by CLEPA; Slide: © ACEA)   In addition, the proposal has already been revised more than 12 times, with ongoing reviews of use classifications and exemptions. For example, PFAS used in automotive applications have been reclassified into other sectors such as energy, electronics, and lubricants, creating problems of increased document complexity and lack of consistency. Impact on automotive industry (CLEPA Materials Re...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/04

he use of innovative satellite technologies. Jul. 1998 Exchanged its 68% share in the Arvin-COFAP joint-venture for Arvn's share in an Italian ride control manufacturing facility. Mar. 1999 Sold an 80% share in its rotating machine business to the Japanese firm, Denso Corp. Jan. 2000 Sold its lubricants business (the Fiat Lubricants group) to the British private equity group, Doughty Hanson. Jul. 2004 Sold its Midas assets (speedy automob...

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s or assemblies Gaskets that combine a flexible elastomeric sealing edge bonded to a rigid metal or composite carrier, providing a robust seal with precise alignment. Sealing solutions designed to protect rotating shafts and bearings from contaminants like dirt, dust, and moisture, while retaining lubricants inside the system. Custom-shaped elastomeric or thermoplastic components created through an extrusion process, designed to provide sealing...

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