PETRONAS partners with Bosch for Co-developed Lubricants
PETRONAS Lubricants International and Bosch Rexroth, a provider of automation solutions for industrial and mobile applications, announced their partnership to develop bio-based hydraulic and Universal Tractor Transmission Oils (UTTO) fluids for off-highway and agricultural vehicle industries. This partnership combines PLI’s expertise in fluid development with Bosch Rexroth’s expertise in hydraulics technology, paving the way for energy-efficient, low-emission solutions that deliver high performance.
“This partnership with PETRONAS Lubricants International shows our broad understanding of responsibility as a leading hydraulics technology specialist and marks another step in driving the development towards sustainability, also in the field of hydraulic fluids. Our goal is to expand our support for customers through more sustainable alternatives to mineral oil-based hydraulic and UTTO fluids,” said Dr Steffen Haack, CEO of Bosch Rexroth.
“The development of bio-based hydraulic and UTTO fluids is a step forward for PETRONAS Lubricants International’s growth strategy to diversify and expand our portfolio in the industrial segment. Through the combined strengths and expertise of both companies, we will develop advanced solutions that address the increasing need for energy efficiency and low carbon footprint, not only for the agricultural and construction machine applications, but also for stationary hydraulic systems. This is also part of PLI’s efforts to accelerate adoption for sustainable energy and contribute to the larger shared goal of a cleaner energy future,” said Khalil Muri, Managing Director and Group CEO at PETRONAS Lubricants International.
In the partnership, Bosch Rexroth will define fluid requirements and take responsibility for the testing and qualifying stage, while PLI will be responsible for fluid development, production, and distribution. The agreement was signed by PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI)’s Managing Director and Group CEO, Khalil Muri, and Dr Steffen Haack, CEO of Bosch Rexroth, at our Global Research & Technology Centre in Turin, Italy.
