Shell Lubricants Saudi Arabia partner Bakhashab ISUZU naming Shell Rimula as their only recommended Diesel Engine Oil

Aljomaih and Shell Lubricating Oil Company Limited (JOSLOC) celebrated a strategic partnership with Bakhashab Brothers Holding Company, dealer of ISUZU trucks in the Western and Eastern regions and the largest distributor of ISUZU trucks in Saudi Arabia. Under the partnership, JOSLOC will supply Shell Rimula R4 X, the most suitable lubricating oil for diesel engines, which is formulated with Shell’s innovative Dynamic Protection technology to help provide full protection for the engine.

The strategic partnership between Shell Lubricants Saudi Arabia and Bakhashab Brothers was announced at an official ceremony held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, specifically for this purpose, in the presence  of Waqar Siddiqui, CEO of JOSLOC, along with a large number of senior executives from both parties. After signing the partnership contract, speakers from both sides outlined aspects of the new relationship and the future strategy for Shell Rimula in the Saudi market.

In his speech at the event, Waqar Siddiqui discussed the benefits of teaming up with Shell, suppliers of superior-quality engine oils that use PurePlus Technology – Shell’s revolutionary process that converts natural gas into crystal-clear base oil, with virtually none of the impurities found in crude oil. He added: "We are proud of this partnership with one of the most important ISUZU truck dealers in Saudi Arabia, we will put all our experience at the service of our new partner.”

Bakhashab Brothers is one of the most important companies in transportation and trucking sector, with a deeply rooted history that goes back more than 100 years. The company has branches in the Western and Eastern regions of Saudi Arabia, along with a large network of integrated service centers in Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Yanbu and Khobar, to name a few.

Meanwhile, Omar Bakhashab,  Deputy General Manager of Bakhashab Brothers, expressed his pleasure at the partnership, and said: "We are proud to enter into a strategic partnership with a renowned global company, well known for its sophisticated production technologies and products that will strengthen the trust of our clients in our aftersales service."

In his technical presentation, Khalid Yassin, General Manager for corporate sales at JOSLOC, said: "Shell Rimula R4 X – 15W40, is one of our new lubricating oils, designed to provide high protection and improve engine and oil durability in three critical areas: acid and corrosion control, engine wear, and deposit control. It helps lower maintenance costs and increase the reliability of vehicles. It is suitable for most heavy-duty diesel engines. Shell Rimula RX4 – 15W40 is now available at Bakhashab ISUZU  service centers, for use in ISUZU trucks.”

Mr. Yassin added: "Our local partnership reflects a shared vision between the world's largest supplier of lubricants for ten consecutive years, and the largest distributor of ISUZU trucks in Saudi Arabia. It is a matter of our pride that we work together to enhance the trust of our clients and meet the aspirations of ISUZU truck owners."

Using the advanced lubricating oil Shell Rimula R4X – 15W40 raises the level of  an engine’s protection against deposits, provides excellent protection against erosion, prolongs the engine’s life, minimizes maintenance costs and cuts fuel consumption.