Leading global marine lubricants manufacturer Lubmarine has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Dublin-based Finol Oils.
Under the agreement, Finol will stock and supply Lubmarine’s range of lubricants to vessels calling into leading ports including Dublin, Cork and Rosslare. It will expand Finol’s portfolio of lubricants and greases by incorporating the full suite of Lubmarine products, providing more choice for maritime and power generation applications – offshore and onshore.
The announcement was described as a ‘win-win’ by Lubmarine’s Northern European Business Director, Graham Allinson, and Finol Oils Managing Director, Sean Holland.
“The contract marks the start of a very exciting opportunity for both Lubmarine and Finol and we are delighted that Ireland is firmly back in our International Ports Directory, extending our global coverage with products on demand for vessel operators calling into Ireland’s busiest ports. At the same time, Finol can offer its customers across the Republic of Ireland a range of market-leading maritime and industrial lubricants. So, it is very much a win-win opportunity for us both, and we are excited at the prospect of growing this business together,” said Graham Allinson.
“We have had a close and positive working relationship with the Finol team, but this contract marks a step-change in that relationship. Over almost 50 years, Finol has grown to become a true lubricants specialist serving Ireland through its growing team, network and infrastructure. As a result, they really were the obvious choice to partner with. They understand how we like to operate and share those core values and ethos in terms of being driven by not just meeting, but exceeding the needs of customers,” he added.
Finol Oils Managing Director Sean Holland echoes the benefits that this close working collaboration would bring to both Lubmarine and Finol customers alike.
“From an alignment perspective, this development makes great business sense for both of us, delivering measurable service improvements for Lubmarine customers with lubricant deliveries available direct to their vessels when calling at Ireland’s leading ports, whilst extending the breadth of performance lubricants we can offer our maritime and industrial customers – including those in the power generation segment - right across the Republic of Ireland.
“Aligning ourselves with TotalEnergies through Lubmarine is a great fit as it reflects our approach of everything being first time right. We are effectively two lubricant specialists deepening our relationship to deliver measurable market benefits and we are excited to see how this will develop as we move forward,” said Sean.
