Wilhelmsen partners with Klüber for marine lubricant sales

Norway’s Wilhelmsen will begin to take over sales, logistics and consulting for Klüber Lubrication’s maritime portfolio for its seagoing vessels from 1 August. Wilhelmsen will start coverage initially within European countries and south-east Asia, followed by the rest of the world from October 2021.

Klüber Lubrication, based in Munich, Germany, offers approximately 2,000 specialty lubricants, including marine lubricants.

Christoph Köhler, head of global business team marine at Klüber Lubrication says: “In 2018, Klüber Lubrication and Wilhelmsen signed a cooperation. Following intensive preparatory work, we are now combining our respective strengths. 

The aim is that operators of ships, shipyards and dry docks can purchase innovative, high-performance specialty lubricants from a single point of contact all over the world. Promptly, reliably and with competent consulting provided.”

Kjell Andre Engen, executive vice president marine products, Wilhelmsen says: “This exclusive partnership pairs Klüber Lubrication’s market-leading marine lubricants with our unrivalled sales, customer service and supply network. Stronger together, customers old and new will quickly recognise the clear financial and operational value of our partnership.”