Lubrizol Corp. made IMCD Group its channel partner for lubricant and fuel additives in Pakistan, effective on Sept. 1. IMCD’s Middle East office in Dubai will oversee distribution. The move builds on existing partnerships with IMCD in Europe, Bangladesh and other markets, while enhancing regional support and delivery, Lubrizol said in a press release. Lubrizol also said the collaboration will support rising demand in Pakistan for lubricants and finished fluids as the market shifts toward ultra-low viscosity fluids for passenger vehicles designed for modern engines in South Asia and beyond.

Valvoline Cummins Pvt. Ltd. started a collaboration with Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. to supply and distribute high-performance lubricants, including engine oils, transmission oils and axle oils, under the Mahindra Maximile brand. The products will be available through Mahindra dealership and bazar networks via the company’s spares business unit. Under the agreement, Valvoline Cummins will supply most of Mahindra’s aftermarket lubricant needs, expanding the scale of the partnership. The company will also provide tailored solutions for Mahindra’s operations in India’s north, west and east zones, offering a comprehensive portfolio of Maximile-branded lubricants.