Ergon and Japan Sun Oil in Transformer Oil Distribution Deal
Ergon formalized a transformer oil distribution agreement with Japan Sun Oil, granting the Japanese company rights to market sell and distribute Ergon transformer oil products in Japan. The agreement formalizes a partnership of more than three decades that began in 1992 when JSO started sourcing Ergon naphthenic base oils to supply lubricants to Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. The arrangement centers on distribution of Ergon specialty transformer oil brands HyVolt and OmniVolt, used mainly in the electric power and industrial sectors. The companies have worked together for more than 30 years to supply and transport transformer oil across Japan to electric power and industrial customers.
Lubrizol’s Wickliffe HQ Gets a Centenary Refresh
The Lubrizol Corp. will fork out multi-millions of dollars to modernize its global headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, as the specialty chemical company approaches its 100th anniversary in 2028. The new building will consolidate more than 1,000 northeast Ohio employees into a single campus and include upgraded laboratory facilities. Lubrizol said it will continue operations in Painesville and Avon Lake.
Advanced Chemical Concepts to be Colonial Chemical Distributor
Colonial Chemical Inc. signed a distribution agreement with Michigan-based Advanced Chemical Concepts to access the U.S. metalworking and lubricant markets. Under the agreement, ACC will manage nationwide inventory logistics and technical support for aerosol formulators and industrial customers. The partnership focuses on specialty surfactants used in spray lubricants cutting fluid aerosols and vehicle care products. Colonial Chemical said the agreement is intended to improve delivery speed and ensure consistent availability for manufacturers that rely on these chemistries. Colonial Chemical is privately held and based in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. It produces surfactants for industrial markets including metalworking lubricant additives and personal care.
Cosmo Gives Cosmo Fillio PCMO a Facelift
Cosmo Oil Lubricants Co. Ltd. said it has overhauled its Cosmo Fillio engine oil series sold mainly through Cosmo service stations across Japan. The revamped lineup is said to meet the latest international performance standards for next-generation gasoline engines and responds to tighter environmental regulations and the shift toward smaller, more powerful domestic passenger car engines. The updated oils are comply with the SQ/GF-7 API and ILSAC standard that took effect in March 2025 and are fully synthetic with key certification test requirements. The company said the oils support improved fuel efficiency, help prevent low-speed preignition, reduce timing chain wear and provide stable protection for direct-injection engines under varied driving conditions. Cosmo also launched Cosmo Fillio 0W-8, an ultra-low viscosity oil developed to meet fuel economy needs of next-generation vehicles in Japan though it is outside the SQ/GF-7 standard. The full series includes seven viscosity grades and is offered mainly in 20-liter pails and 200-liter drums.