Rymco Lubricants Hit Market

A new lubricant that is expected to give members of the general public value for money has been introduced onto the Ghanaian Market.

Rymco lubricant, which is manufactured in Holland by VPS International, is being launched in Ghana by Lubes Engineering and Marketing Limited, a subsidiary of Galaxy Oil Ghana Limited which is a major player in the lubricant distribution sector in the country.

Rymco lubricants that have been specifically selected to suit the conditions in Ghana include automotive engine oil, automotive transmission and gear oil, industrial oil for hydraulic systems and gears, marine lubricants and specialty oil for mining, construction, power and energy equipment.

Until recently, the lubricant distribution sector was the preserve of transnational oil marketing companies such as Texaco and BP, among others but a vacuum was left after most of these companies withdrew their services.

Majority of the lubricants sold on the markets are marketed by a few individuals and companies who lack the technical expertise to ensure proper application of the products.

Launching the new range of Rymco lubricants in Accra yesterday, Emmanuel K.  Dadson, General Manager of Lubes Engineering and Marketing Company Limited, stated that his outfit will not just sell the products to customers but make use of technical expertise to help select grades that will provide functional and emotional benefits.

'We shall offer after-sales visits, train technical staff of our customers to apply lubricant in the most efficient manner in order to promote profitability.'

He assured that Rymco lubricants would protect any kind of equipment or engine if properly applied, stressing that the company will ensure reliable supply to customers by using the forecourts of Galaxy Oil, independent suppliers and direct distribution.

Jihard Hijazi, Managing Director of Auto Plaza Company Limited attested to the efficacy of Rymco lubricants, adding 'we, at Auto Parts, have used it and can attest to the quality of this high grade lubricant.'

Rymco lubricant, which is approved by international specification authorities such as the International Standards Organisation (ISO) American Petroleum Institute and Society of Automotive Engineers, is recognized in over 60 countries for its quality and high performance.

Speaking to an audience that included technical experts, mechanics, players in the marine and mining industries, automobile dealers, among others, Erik Vermeer, Export Manger of VPS International indicated that top quality materials are used to produce Rymco with the users in mind.

His outfit, he said, has the capacity to tailor products to meet the needs of customers, observing that the Ghanaian market was ready for the Rymco Lubricants.

'There are a lot of brand new and posh cars that need quality lubricants, otherwise they might break down.'

Dr. Joyce Aryee, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, noted that lubricants play a critical role in the mining industry where 40 per cent of capital is spent on maintenance to lubricate equipment to minimize friction.

She called for quality service delivery and advised Lubes Engineering and Marketing Company Limited to ensure timely delivery and appropriate pricing.

The chamber of mines and its members, she said, is concerned about the environmental hazards associated with the disposal of lubricants and has therefore instituted mechanisms to ensure that oil is disposed off properly to protect the environment.

By Emelia Ennin Abbey