A history of innovation: Valvoline

Dr John Ellis, an American physician, discovered the lubricating properties of crude oil while studying the potential healing powers of petroleum.

The oil he developed in 1866 worked effectively in high temperatures and was especially suitable to lubricate the large steam engines of the day. Dr. Ellis’ cylinder oil freed steam engine valves to move more easily.

Eight years later he would call his lubricating oil “Valvoline.” It was the first trademark in the young petroleum industry.

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His breakthrough solved the problems of gummed valves, corroded cylinders and leaking seals -- setting the stage for more efficient steam power and the growth of the U.S. via the railroad and steam ships.

Today, Valvoline lubricants,chemicals and car care products are manufactured, marketed and sold in more than 100 countries by Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline).

Valvoline has a long heritage with lubricants including on-highway and off-highway business. With a complete package of Valvoline products a suitable solution can always be found within the Valvoline product range.
With high quality products we can offer ultimate engine protection, reduce downtime and energy output losses by extended drain. As our heritage shows, we are an innovative brand with new product development to meet market need or fill the gaps together with acquiring the latest OEM approvals.

According to recent research the Middle East contains a few key drivers which are specific for the off-highway market. The EU (EU) and the US are implementing new, strict regulations that mandate the lowest emitting off-highway equipment in history.

EU Stage IIIB/US Tier 4 Interim regulations will result in off-highway equipment approaching near-zero emissions of particulate matter (PM) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx).

The transition to these new standards will be challenging for off-highway equipment manufacturers, as complex equipment must be re-engineered to accommodate the new lower emission engines that are being developed to meet these standards.

Valvoline All-Fleet meets and supersedes requirements of the Tier 4 regulation, as set by the EU and US.

With products Valvoline can offer from Engine oil, Fluids, Coolants, Greases, Heavy Duty Chemicals, Rear axle oils and Gearbox oils a reduced downtime and optimized cost of ownership can be achieved.

Together with the services Valvoline can offer such as training, oil analysis and an online oil advice for mixed fleets users are able to optimize utilisation of machines.