Lucas Oil, VT Batteries Form Distribution Agreement

Lucas Oil, VT Batteries Form Distribution Agreement

The deal will bring Lucas Oil's products to new South American markets, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay.

Lucas Oil announced a distribution agreement with VT Batteries, distributor of automotive products in South America. The deal will bring Lucas Oil’s premium motor oil products to new South American markets, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay, marking an important milestone in the company’s global expansion efforts, according to Lucas.

Under this exclusive agreement, VT Batteries will utilize its extensive network to deliver Lucas Oil’s range of motor oils to a diverse customer base across the continent.

“We are very pleased to partner with VT Batteries to distribute our high-performance lubricants in South America,” said Shane Burns, senior vice president of global sales for Lucas Oil. “VT Batteries is a leading company in the region with extensive experience in the distribution of automotive products. We are confident that this agreement will allow us to expand our presence in South America, reaching new customers and educating them on the importance of using premium motor oils and additives for optimal engine health and performance.”

In a strategic move to bolster this initiative, VT Batteries said it established VT POWER BRASIL, a subsidiary that will collaborate with leading local manufacturers in São Paulo, Brazil to spearhead the supply and delivery of a comprehensive range of Lucas Oil motor oils. The lubricants will be available in a wide range of viscosities and applications, able to meet the needs of all types of light and heavy vehicles, motorcycles, marine and agricultural vehicles.

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