ExxonMobil has opened a new office and appointed a new authorised distributor, Centlube, to represent its lubrication business in South Africa. While ExxonMobil has operated in the country for many years, the new Cape Town branch is the first dedicated lubricants office to open in South Africa since 2005. lubrication specialist Centlube now distributes ExxonMobil’s advanced lubrication solutions country-wide for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and industrial equipment.

To mark its renewed focus on South Africa, ExxonMobil, together with Centlube, hosted a major re-launch event on November 19 in Pretoria. The ‘Mobil Lubricant Experience’ welcomed more than 200 industry professionals to the Gerotek vehicle testing facility. The site was transformed into a Mobil lubricant festival that showcased the Mobil brand, its products and solutions.

“South Africa holds great potential and this event highlights our commitment to long-term development in the market,” said Lawrence Kearns, Sales Director for ExxonMobil Europe, Africa & Middle East, who attended the event. “With Centlube’s team by our side, we can combine our leading-edge solutions with their market knowledge and experience to help customers optimise performance, reduce costs and enhance the efficiency of their cars, trucks and machines.”

“Enabling customers to maximise the potential of their vehicles and equipment with advanced lubricants has never been more important,” said Paul Mansour, CEO of ENX Group, which owns Centlube. “Together with ExxonMobil, we look forward to delivering a comprehensive package of lubrication services to customers across South Africa.”

Centlube started out as a small family run business more than 25 years ago, and has grown to become a major player in the blending, distribution and marketing of lubricants in Southern Africa. The company has more than 40 employees, with operations across South Africa.