ExxonMobil appoints Centlube as new local distributor

Senior management from ExxonMobil and Centlube at The Mobil Lubricant Experience.

While ExxonMobil has operated in the country for many years, the new Cape Town branch is the first dedicated lubricants office to open in South Africa since 2005. In addition, lubrication specialist Centlube now distributes ExxonMobil's advanced lubrication solutions country-wide for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and industrial equipment.

To mark its renewed focus on South Africa, ExxonMobil, together with Centlube, hosted a major re-launch event on 19 November in Pretoria. The 'Mobil Lubricant Experience' welcomed more than 200 industry professionals to the Gerotek vehicle testing facility. The site was transformed into a Mobil lubricant festival that showcased the Mobil brand, its products and solutions.

Great potential

"South Africa holds great potential and this event highlights our commitment to long-term development in the market," said Lawrence Kearns, sales director for ExxonMobil Europe, Africa & Middle East. "With Centlube's team by our side, we can combine our leading-edge solutions with their market knowledge and experience to help customers optimise performance, reduce costs and enhance the efficiency of their cars, trucks and machines."

"Enabling customers to maximise the potential of their vehicles and equipment with advanced lubricants has never been more important," said Paul Mansour, CEO of ENX Group, which owns Centlube. "Together with ExxonMobil, we look forward to delivering a comprehensive package of lubrication services to customers across South Africa."