Shell Lubricants

Shell has been operating in Kenya for about 100 years. It is the leading lubricants supplier across all sectors of the economy. Shell supplies high quality performance lubricants from its ISO 9001: 2000 series certified Lube Oil Blending Plant in Mombasa. All lubricants are blended to meet Shell International and original equipment manufacturers specifications and standards. Kenya Shell applies the Shell Global Lubricants Quality Management System in blending and formulating its lubricants. This system has a stringent quality control and management system ensuring the quality and performance of lubricants blended and supplied in Kenya is not different from that which is supplied elsewhere in the world. Therefore, Shell customers enjoy the same high performance and quality lubricants as their counterparts elsewhere in the world.

For the fleet industry, Shell supplies top of the range performance lubricants such as Shell Rimula heavy-duty diesel engine oils, Shell Spirax axle and gear oils and Shell Retinax range of automotive greases. Shell is proud to be supplying lubrication products and technical solutions to the leading companies in Kenya's trucking business.

Shell Rimula oils currently meet and exceed the highest global specifications for heavy-duty automotive diesel engines from North American, European and Japanese manufacturers. Shell Rimula oils have extended drain capability even in tough even in tough operating conditions such as we have in Africa. Shell Lubricants are approved by such manufacturers as Mercedes Benz, Renault, Volvo, Scania, MACK, MAN as well as the Japnese Standards Organisation (JASO) for Japanese manufacturers.

For any truck, on any road and in any place in the world, Shell Rimula oils provide unmatched engine lubrication and protection. Shell Rimula, Shell Spirax and Shell Retinax products are available from all Shell Retail Stations, re-sellers and warehouses countrywide.

Shell Lubricants have been commended for an outstanding performance in the

supply of production fuels and lubricants to DaimlerChrysler in 2004.
Shell Lubricants was one of eight businesses honoured by DaimlerChrysler's  International Procurement Services in May at a ceremony held in Stuttgart. Dr Heinrich Reidelbach, the DaimlerChrysler vice-president International procurement Services said, "The decisive factor for commending Shell Lubricants and other suppliers is way above average performance and added value. That is the basis for a partnership with mutual commitment and opportunity for joint success. It is essential to combine the strengths of DaimlerChrysler with those of the suppliers in order to achieve a top-class value-added partnership."

The key criteria for this year's commendations against which Shell Lubricants was measured, was the suppliers' contributions to supporting the four value drivers of the DaimlerChrysler Global Purchasing and Supply (GP&S) organisation. These are quality, technology, cost and logistics. Shell Lubricant's Frank Rutten, the key account director for Mercedes-Benz division of DaimlerChrysler noted, "Reliable and on specification deliveries were key performance factors which won Shell Lubricants this award. Our ability to provide leading product development and
technology was also vital and drew on expertise across the Shell Group to create value for DaimlerChrysler."

In the last decade, Shell has been collaborating closely in several areas with the Mercedes-Benz truck and car divisions. Shell Lubricants and Mercedes-Benz have worked closely together on engine development to enable the best performance match between engine and lubricants. The combined efforts have resulted in a series of excellent first fill products. Shell Lubricants currently supplies a wide range of first fill products for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. In selected countries, Shell personnel undertake the first-fi ll fuels and lubricants on site at Mercedes-Benz facilities. Here, Shell is also responsible for inventory management.

Shell Lubricants new Rimula Signia, a synthetic heavyduty diesel engine lubricant designed to meet the increasing demands of low-emission vehicles, was developed and tested on Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Europe. Rimula Signia enables complex engine and exhaust systems to meet the ever-tightening emissions legislation, such as Euro 4 and Euro 5, which are creating new challenges for transport operators and prompting a fundamental change in lubrication technology. In an industry where maximum up time and minimum maintenance costs are essential, adopting these changes
is the key to profitability and success.