The new entity combines Valvoline Global’s 160 years of innovation and performance leadership to support its global distribution strategy and localized business operations.
/PRNewswire/ — Valvoline™ Global Operations, The Original Motor Oil1, worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, today announced the start of commercial business operations for the newly formed Valvoline Arabia Lubricants Company (ValCo).
The launch of ValCo brings together Valvoline Global’s portfolio of lubricant technologies, products and technical expertise with localized commercial and functional capabilities to support customers in Saudi Arabia and across the region.
“ValCo represents a significant milestone in our broader global growth strategy, unifying our long-standing legacy of performance and innovation with local market knowledge to more effectively deliver our world-class lubricant solutions,” said Samuel Raudales, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Valvoline Global Operations in Europe, Middle East & Africa. “The talented ValCo team will deliver advanced technical capabilities, support regional economic development, and ensure that our portfolio of high-quality products is readily accessible to both consumers and our commercial partners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
Headquartered in Jeddah, ValCo’s offices will serve as Valvoline’s regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia as well as its sub-regional hub supporting operations and functions across the Middle East and Africa. The new hub office will house key business functions including sales, marketing, operations, and human resources.
