Lubrizol picked IMCD Group to be its new channel partner for the lubricant and fuel additives market in Vietnam. IMCD is already the company’s channel partner for Lubrizol in India and Bangladesh.
Pilot Chemical Company has partnered exclusively with Novvi to launch CalCare AOS, a fully biobased alpha olefin sulfonate surfactant, in the North American market. This collaboration aims to offer sustainable alternatives for the household, industrial, institutional, and personal care sectors. Pilot will serve as the sole sulfonator and distributor, utilizing Novvi’s renewable alpha olefin technology and commercial feedstocks. Production will occur at Pilot’s Middletown, Ohio, facility, with availability expected in late 2025.
Oleon has renamed its Brazilian subsidiary A.Azevedo Oleos to Oleon Brasil S.A. following its 2024 acquisition. The new name took effect on 5 May 2025 and was marked by ceremonies at its sites in Itupeva and Mooca, Sao Paulo. Company leaders highlighted the rebranding as a move toward greater unity and collaboration. Oleon plans to boost local production and better serve Latin America, aligning with its global push for sustainable, plant-based chemical solutions.