Castrol develops Shanghai lubricants technology centre
Castrol will, later this year, be opening a lubricants technology centre in China to be located in the Jinqiao Science Park, Shanghai.
It will feature analytical and lubricant development laboratory areas, a training facility and high-tech conference centre.
The new facility will be dedicated to developing lubricant technology solutions for automotive, aviation, industrial, offshore and marine businesses in China and supporting Chinese businesses that operate overseas. The centre will be located in the
With over 100 years of experience in the lubricants industry, Castrol works extensively with Chinese and international equipment manufacturers to develop lubricant solutions collaboratively to improve performance in existing applications and to develop products for future technologies.
Mike Johnson, who leads the Castrol business globally said: "this investment reinforces Castrol’s commitment to its Chinese customers and consumers and is a key part of our strategic plan to expand our business in China. Together with our research and development centres in the United Kingdom and Germany, the new technology centre will give us a world class capability to meet the unique and exciting challenges of the Chinese market, both now and in the future. Shanghai was chosen because it is easily accessible for our customers and partners and we believe we can recruit talented scientists and engineers locally. "
The new technology centre will be fully operational by the end of 2010 and will initially employ up to 20 Chinese and international scientists and engineers. This team will work collaboratively with vehicle manufacturers, distributors and other partners focusing on leading edge lubricant technology support, development and training.
