New Lab strengthens Valvoline’s Grease position
Thursday, 12 May 2022

Valvoline continues to cement it status as a leading provider of greases and is proud to have recently received accreditation for its new state-of-the-art laboratory and R&D facility in Krusevac, Serbia.

After completing a successful audit late last year, the facility has now been issued with SRPS ISO/IEC 17025:2017, demonstrating its continued high standards in the testing and manufacture of greases.
“Grease remains a hugely important market for us and we see great growth potential,” says Ana Ivanovic, Valvoline’s Technology manager for greases. “Valvoline has a complete portfolio with over 100 proprietary grease formulations and provides a range of multipurpose and industry specific greases that are all ISO and DIN standards compliant, with all food grade greases NSF certified.“
Having bought Serbian lubricants blender FAM in 2019, Valvoline has continued to invest in extensive upgrades and expansion at the site, the company’s primary location for grease testing and production in Europe.
Work started on a new purpose-built laboratory just over a year ago and was completed in mid-2021. The past few months have seen Valvoline’s 14-strong team of engineers and technicians migrate to their new home.
With 950m2 of dedicated laboratory and office space, it is 30% larger than the older site and allows for far more sampling, faster testing, and improved feedback for the production teams, adds Ivanovic.
“Valvoline has invested in the latest technology testing equipment,” she says. “We are very proud of our new laboratory that contains more than 100 pieces of equipment and can carry out over 130 different tests. We now have the people, knowledge and expertise to continue to grow.”
Valvoline greases are formulated to perform in even the most demanding environments, ensuring maximum efficiencies and cost savings for heavy industrial applications such as those in the mining, construction, agriculture, steel, forestry and marine industries.

The business is committed to meeting the highest quality standards and the new facility allows its products to be tested for everything from corrosion protection, oxidation stability, and rust prevention to oil separation, roll stability, and dropping point.
Diego Brodoni, Vice President and General Manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa adds “With this upgrade we deliver a sustainable added value to our partners and customers in the B2B arena and we offer the opportunity to maximize further the performance and the products/applications savings benefit.”
Valvoline is one of the world’s leading lubricant and automotive suppliers, with a portfolio boasting over 500 formulations.
After a year of strong results, Valvoline’s continued investment marks yet another major milestone for the business and furthers its ambitions in this rapidly-growing market.
To find out more about Valvoline’s range of greases, visit https://www.valvoline.com/en-europe/our-products/grease

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a global leader in vehicle care powering the future of mobility through innovative services and products for vehicles with electric, hybrid and internal combustion powertrains. Established in 1866, the Company introduced the world’s first branded motor oil and over the years developed strong brand recognition and customer satisfaction ratings across multiple service and product channels. The Company operates and franchises nearly 1,600 service center locations, and is the No. 2 and No. 3 largest chain in the U.S. and Canada respectively by number of stores. With sales in more than 140 countries, Valvoline’s solutions are available for every engine and drivetrain, including high-mileage and heavy-duty vehicles, and are offered at more than 70,000 locations worldwide. Creating the next generation of advanced automotive solutions, Valvoline has established itself as the world’s No. 1 supplier of battery fluids to electric vehicle manufacturers, offering tailored products to help extend vehicle range and efficiency. To learn more, or to find a Valvoline service center near you, visit valvoline.com.
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