Strategic partnerships Valvoline Global Operations has active and expanding partnerships with Geely, HORSE Powertrain, and Aramco-backed ventures, indicating strong opportunities for co-engineered lubricants, factory-fill integrations, and aftersales network collaborations with OEMs and tiered suppliers.

OEM collaboration Recent announcements position Valvoline as the official lubricant technology partner for Geely and as a co-engineering collaborator across Geely and HORSE Powertrain programs, signaling potential for large-scale supply agreements, customized formulations, and factory usage.

Advanced tech Launch of Beyond by Valvoline and the Beyond fluid platform for AI, HPC, and energy storage cooling highlights a value proposition for data centers, high-performance computing, and emerging mobility tech, opening cross-sell to industrial and tech-focused customers.

Global scale With operations spanning 140 countries and 80,000 locations, Valvoline has a broad distribution footprint and brand reach, enabling upsell of premium lubricants, maintenance solutions, and aftermarket products across multiple markets.

Recognition & innovation Industry awards for innovative aftermarket products and a track record of co-engineering improvements suggest a strong case to pursue OEM-adjacent programs, aftermarket partnerships, and expansion into new vehicle platforms and powertrains.