Oxea announced May 8 that it lifted a force majeure declared March 9 for production of trimethylolpropane, used in production of synthetic lubricants, at its plant in Bishop, Texas. Tecnolub Cia Ltda of Ecuador became Champion Oils newest master warehouse distributor. Inspectorate launched a testing facility in Panama City to provide lubricant and oil analytical services, utilizing the expertise of Analysts Inc. – both subsidiaries of Bureau Veritas.