Novvi started up commercial production of renewable API Group III base oils at its plant in Houston on Sept. 6; it also picked London-based SIP to distribute the farnesene-derived base oils in Europe, Middle East and Africa.Dynamics Middle East FZC will distribute Chevron Oronites Oloa brand additives and Paratone viscosity index improvers in the Middle East and Pakistan. An Argonne Capital Group LLC affiliate acquired the assets of Lube Stop, operator of 37 quick lubes in Ohios Cleveland and Akron-Canton areas. WD-40 completed the acquisition of U.K.-based GT 85 Ltd., which markets multi-purpose maintenance lubricant sprays.
