The tagline “Innovating Protection Beyond Lubricants” was given to the seminar, which was organised with the aim to strengthen the bond with our customers, provide market updates and introduce the strengths of Chevron Oronite’s products. Behn Meyer has been a distributor for Chevron Oronite since 2017, and this event was the first time a seminar was co-hosted by the two companies.

The event welcomed 50 participants, representing local lubricants manufacturers from the Klang Valley area as well as other states such as Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang and Malacca.

Mr. Badar Basir, Executive Director of Behn Meyer Malaysia, opened the event with a speech, followed by introductions to both companies by David and Shawn, representing Chevron Oronite Pte. Ltd. and Behn Meyer Malaysia respectively. 

Srikanthan and Hilary Chng, respectively the Market Manager and Product Line Specialist from Chevron Oronite Pte. Ltd., spoke on numerous topics, including the Automotive Engine Oil (AEO) trend in Malaysia, the Motorcycle Oil (MCO) market trend and an overview of American Petroleum Institute (API) licensing. Over the courses of the seminar, they also took time to introduce the various products offered by Chevron Oronite along with their unique strengths and applications.

The feedback from the participants was overwhelmingly positive, with much of the praise being directed at the presentations and convenience of venue. Some even expressed their interest to participate in future events with suggestions for topics that could be covered next time. We were also glad to have received requests for quotations, samples and advice on formulations. 

While this has been the first time our companies have worked together to put together a seminar, it certainly would not be the last. We look forward to hosting more events like this very soon for the lubricants sector.