Leeds, UK – Industrial lubricant specialistQ8Oils has strengthened its UK-based sales team with the appointment of Scott Shields as area sales manager for the metal manufacturing sector in Scotland. A sales, marketing and recruitment professional in the manufacturing and high-technology sectors for over 19 years, Scott joins the company with a proven track record in the oil and gas sector, including high-level divisional and managerial roles.
Commenting on his new position, Scott believes that his experience has prepared him for this position and that capitalising on skills such as new account development through industry contacts and networking, will help him make a positive contribution to the Q8Oils sales team. “I have built strong working relationships that have lasted for a number of years thanks to working closely with clients to help satisfy their requirements by identifying the appropriate product or service at a mutually-beneficial cost.” says Scott.
Scott will be responsible for developing and retaining new and existing accounts and ensuring that agreed financial volume targets are achieved.
Commenting for Q8Oils, direct sales manager Jeremy Dineen says: “Scott has a real understanding of the territory both geographically and financially, which is imperative to maximise profitability within the dedicated area. With the plans we have in place for the short- to medium-term future, Scott’s broad experience in the oil and gas sector levels will provide him and us with real opportunities.”
Scott’s appointment follows a recent restructuring of Q8Oils’ UK operations, which has allowed the company to further expand its business and provide a long term commitment to the manufacturing, automotive and energy sectors.
Leading automotive, industrial and energy solutions manufacturer Q8Oils – a subsidiary of oil giant Kuwait Petroleum Corporation – has signed a distribution and manufacturing licence agreement with South Africa-based Blue Chip Lubricants Pty Limited. Based in Randburg, Blue Chip’s role as sole importer and distributor of Q8 lubricants in South Africa will also see the company manufacture locally to ensure they can deliver a high level of service and flexibility to their customers.
Commenting for Blue Chip, director Gary Marais says: “All products manufactured locally will be blended under strict Q8Oils quality controls, using its own high quality base oils and additives. In addition, the formulations we use are the same as those used by Q8Oils customers in Europe and North America.”
Established in 1983, Blue Chip Lubricants is a leading independent manufacturer,marketer and distributor of a wide variety of high quality lubricants and greases in South Africa; and has gained a reputation for the production of reliable products and services.
Championing the partnership, Q8Oils regional sales manager Abdulmohsen Homoud says: “When choosing a partner for this region it was essential that we found a high quality blender and a ‘can do’ partner, both technically and commercially. The Q8Oils and Blue Chip partnership is a perfect fit for the South African market, with customers being the ultimate winners.”
He goes on to say that, with Q8Oils’ marketing, manufacturing and research headquarters remaining in Europe, Blue Chip has significant corporate resources to call on whenever they are required.
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Neil Grieve, brand & communication manager, Q8Oils
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Established 50 years ago next year, Q8Research is part of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and a world leader in petroleum and refining research, achieving industry acclaim for its constant drive to ‘perfect petroleum’ and continue to benefit millions of people around the world.
The primary activity of Q8Research is supporting its sister companies within the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation group. However, due to its increasing cooperation with bodies such as trade organisations and Original Equipment Manufacturers, Q8Research is now undertaking further work on a selective basis with external partners and the company has produced a new 12-page brochure highlighting and promoting these capabilities.
The 40+ scientists and support staff working at Q8Research test 50,000 samples and conduct 350,000 analyses per year and are responsible for the specification of materials and products, legislation compliance and quality control. The facility also provides product testing, certification and quality control services to Q8’s refineries, which involves problem solving, optimising the daily operation of each unit and employing the latest test techniques.
Another Q8Research responsibility is the development of cost-effective product formulations for lubricating oils, prime products, aerosol propellant and bitumen. Many of these are derived from the Kuwait Export Crude (KEC) base stock – which boasts a consistency and quality that cannot be matched by any other company – and provides Q8 with the perfect feedstock for refining some of the world’s finest base oils and petroleum-based derivatives for the automotive, marine, industrial, metalworking and energy sectors. Q8Research is also an expert on the management of aviation fuels.
Commenting on the facility and its services, Q8Research coordinator Adri van de Ven says: “We have been perfecting petrochemical-based products for 50 years and our holistic approach to research and product development means that Q8Research is ideally placed to provide the very best support to customers in the 80+ countries worldwide where Q8 sells its products.
“Q8Research has an extensive reputation for influencing and creating pragmatic solutions for a range of industry issues and has, for many years, chaired leading industry bodies and has close working relationships with leading universities, technical institutions and OEMS such as Fives DMS, John Deere, Scania, Siemens and Volkswagen.” says Adri.
Q8Research sections work together to create a single unit of expertise and experience. Its laboratory services are complemented by the facility’s ability to transform chemical and physical elements into high-performing, cost-effective products. This wide-ranging expertise enables Q8Research to offer consultancy services for many other areas of the petroleum industry such as safety, health and the environment; market data; legislation; and training.
For further information and a copy of the new 12-page brochure email Q8Research@Q8.com.
