Gapuma at Chevron Oronite’s 2026 Distributors Seminar
Among the few: Gapuma at Chevron Oronite’s 2026 Distributors Seminar 18 June 2026 GLB Chemical Services Limited, Gapuma Group’s Nigerian subsidiary, was represented at the 2026 Sales Representatives and Distributors Seminar at Chevron Oronite in Paris earlier this month. Prakash Ramchandani, Managing Director of GLB, and Thompson Longe attended on Gapuma’s behalf. The seminar brought together Chevron Oronite’s distribution network for three days of technical exchange and strategic dialogue. For GLB, appointed Chevron Oronite’s authorised distributor in Nigeria in 2020, these gatherings remain central to a partnership now in its sixth year, one strengthened further in 2025 with Gapuma’s selection as Chevron’s Group II base oils distributor in the Nigerian market. The programme also included a visit to Chevron Oronite’s plant at Le Havre, where a newly constructed, fully automated warehouse has been brought into operation. The facility holds up to 8,200 pallets, a clear signal of the scale and sophistication underpinning Oronite’s European supply chain. Our thanks to the Chevron Oronite team in Paris and Le Havre, among them Eric De Goustine and Daren Barnes, for their hospitality and for another valuable opportunity to deepen a relationship built on technical excellence and shared commitment to the Nigerian market.
GLB Building Lubricants Partnerships at WAAS 2026
14 May 2026 This week, Thompson Longe, Akash Suhanda, led by Prakash Ramchandani – Managing Director of GLB Chemical Services Limited, Gapuma’s Nigerian subsidiary – attended the 2026 West Africa Automotive Show (WAAS), a three-day exhibition held in Lagos. Africa’s largest automotive aftermarket trade show, WAAS is organised by BtoB Events and held at the Landmark Centre. More than 350 exhibitors took part, with over 6,000 visitors expected from across West Africa. The show brought together importers, distributors and manufacturers showcasing products across auto parts, lubricants, tyres, batteries, heavy machinery, and mobility solutions. It has evolved into a strategic business platform for the region’s automotive sector, with networking opportunities described as unique – distributors, importers and suppliers all under one roof. Our team used the occasion to meet both overseas and local lubricants manufacturers, advancing conversations around Chevron Oronite and Chevron Base Oil business and strengthening existing relationships. Attendees included pre-vetted importers and distributors from across the region, spanning Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Togo, Senegal, Cameroon and beyond. Topics on the table included opportunities in local manufacturing, spare parts distribution, lubricants and mobility solutions across West Africa. A conference running alongside the exhibition featured over 50 experts sharing insights on technology, policy and strategy. Nigeria remains a market of enormous significance. It is Africa’s largest importer of automotive spare parts, bringing in over $5 billion each year. Events like WAAS are where relationships are built and business gets done. Great to be part of it. 🤝