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JOBBERSWORLD...MARKET INTELLIGENCE FOR INTELLIGENT MARKETERS... The First and Only Independent Newsletter to Focus on Lubricant Distributors.
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Nissan Announces a Dealer Price Increase on Lubricants | Nissan advised its North American dealers it will increase its genuine oil program prices effective October 1, 2011. The price increase is said to be $1.20 on 5W-30, 10W-30, and 5W-20 in bulk.
Note: Whereas this increase is higher than what was recently seen when Toyota announced a price increase on its genuine oil (see JobbersWorld 9/15/11), it's important to note that Nissan had not increased its dealer program prices since April 2011. Toyota on the other hand, pushed through an increase in August and October of 2011 totaling $1.52 a gallon in bulk.
Further, prior to its April 2011 increase, Nissan held its dealer lubricant prices the same since the beginning of the program in May 2010.
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| KOST USA, Inc. Expands Product Offerings to Western US Market | |
KOST USA, Inc. announced the expansion of its supply network for its branded antifreeze/coolant and diesel exhaust fluid product lines with its newest distribution center located in Pico Rivera, CA. This new center joins KOST USA's expanding supply network of 6 production points and over 75 distribution points nationwide.
"KOST USA is dedicated and committed to bringing these products into this new geographical market," said Lyle Westerfield, Director of Business Development. "This network expansion provides new and existing customers with superior fluid choices supplied by a proven industry leader, to help increase their businesses and their bottom lines in these hard economic times," he said.
Strategically situated with easy access from major freeways and close to the Port of Long Beach/Los Angeles, KOST USA's west coast distribution point provides local sourcing of the company's branded DefendAL� antifreeze/coolant as well as its DEFendal� diesel exhaust fluid products to this region, offering customized shipping and packaging options, and allowing more timely and efficient service to customers in this geographical market.
An increased demand in business within this market encouraged the recent expansion of KOST USA's supply network into the Southwest territory. KOST USA continues to assess expansion opportunities for its antifreeze/coolant and diesel exhaust fluid lines - including additional distribution and manufacturing points - as the market requires, in order to better serve its customers.
Click here for more on KOST USA
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Velaro Completes Purchase of Murphy Oil's Meraux, LA Refinery
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Valero Energy Corp. announced on October 1, 2011 that it has completed its acquisition of Murphy Oil USA Inc's oil refinery and related logistics assets in Meraux, La. The purchase price is $325 million and includes an adjacent product terminal, 20% equity interest in the Collins Product Pipeline and T&M terminal, 3.2% interest in the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP), and $260 million in inventory. Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels, other petrochemical products and power. |
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Making Choices When Prices Are The Same. | It's interesting to note how one of the leading auto parts chains in the US is now pricing brands within each tier. As shown below, the prices for the brand leaders are nearly identical within each tier and prices are close to the same for products within sub tiers.
With this, you can be sure there will be a wealth of data for this auto parts chain to consider when looking at sales and brand equity. Because when the prices are the same, it's all about the brand.
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Business Opportunities
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 United Petroleum Company is currently establishing EXCLUSIVE distribution territories with select marketers to represent its Quantum and Infinity lubricant brands throughout the United States. In addition to a diverse line of high-quality automotive and industrial lubricants, UPC offers its exclusive Distributor Alliance the most aggressive, innovative and growth-oriented marketing program in the industry. To learn more, please contact us 877-700-2521 or via email info@united-lube.com.
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