AutoPasion SH.PK named official Valvoline™ products distributor in Kosovo

BARENDRECHT, the Netherlands - Effective immediately, Valvoline International Inc., an affiliate of Ashland Consumer Markets, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), has named AutoPasion SH.PK authorized distributor for the complete line of Valvoline high-performance lubricants, automotive chemicals and car care products.

"AutoPasion is recognized as a leading supplier of spare parts and lubricants to automotive customers in Kosovo," said Blair Boggs, vice president and general manager, Valvoline Europe. "This is an excellent strategic fit for our organization and we are excited to have AUTO PASION as a distributor of our high-performance Valvoline products."

For more information on availability and ordering of Valvoline high-performance products in the region, please contact the appropriate distributor representative below:

Kosovo:
AutoPasion SH.PKM
tel: +381 38 603 603
email: info@autopasion-ks.com
contact: Mr. Flakron Bujupaj, Director, AutoPasion SH.PK

Ashland Consumer Markets is a leading, worldwide producer and distributor of premium-branded automotive, commercial and industrial lubricants and car-care products. It markets Valvoline™ lubricants and automotive chemicals; MaxLife™ lubricants for cars with higher mileage engines; NextGen™ motor oil, created with 50-percent recycled, re-refined oil; SynPower™ synthetic motor oil and Eagle One™ and automotive appearance products; and antifreeze.

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