Lanxess began operating a new test bench for additivated hydraulic fluids at its site in Mannheim, Germany. It is used to test the additive package Additin RC 9200 N, as well as other fluids. Oxea completed a debottleneck of its existing isononanoic acid production units in Oberhausen, Germany. The company will use the additional production capacity to support the growth of the global synthetic lubricants market. Ali & Sons – agents of Porsche, Volkswagen and Audi vehicles in Abu Dhabi – will continue using Mobil as its preferred lubricant brand, after renewing its agreement with EMEA Lubricants, which is a joint venture between ExxonMobil and Gibca Group in the United Arab Emirates.