en.Wedoany.com Reported - IVECO and PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) have renewed their five-year strategic cooperation agreement, extending the partnership through 2032. This renewal strengthens the foundation of over 50 years of collaboration between the two companies in the commercial vehicle transportation sector, aiming to continuously drive innovation, enhance performance, and promote sustainable development.
Under the renewed agreement, both parties will ensure the continued supply and joint development of a range of lubricants specifically designed for commercial vehicles. They will continue to customize solutions—from advanced engine oils to transmission fluids, brake fluids, and coolants—to meet the stringent operational requirements of IVECO's full range of commercial vehicles in Europe and Latin America.
This cooperation milestone reflects the success of IVECO URANIA engine oils and IVECO TUTELA technical fluids. After decades of joint research and development, these products have become the only recommended fluid series for IVECO, designed to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient solutions that maximize vehicle uptime and extend component service life.
The latest innovation from both parties is demonstrated by the launch of Urania Next 0W-16. This product is the first SAE 0W-16 engine oil developed specifically for heavy-duty applications, achieving improved fuel efficiency, reduced CO2 emissions, and extended oil change intervals. The formulation complies with Euro 7 standards, helping to optimize the efficiency and emission performance of IVECO's latest generation engines.
Domenico Nucera, Quality and Operations Director of Iveco Group, stated that the renewal of the agreement with PLI confirms the solidity of their long-term partnership. This collaboration is built on shared technical expertise and a joint commitment to enhancing the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of the entire vehicle and driveline range. Through the joint development of the IVECO URANIA and IVECO TUTELA series, both parties can deliver solutions that maximize vehicle uptime, optimize total cost of ownership, and support customers and dealer networks with high quality and reliability standards.
The renewed agreement also focuses on the IVECO dealer network. In addition to providing cutting-edge products, PLI will implement specific initiatives aimed at strengthening dealer engagement and raising customer awareness of IVECO officially approved lubricants. These initiatives are expected to support dealer business growth in European and Latin American markets and help customers benefit from higher vehicle reliability and optimized total cost of ownership.
Domenico Ciaglia, Group Strategy and Transformation Director of PETRONAS Lubricants International, stated that this renewal demonstrates what can be achieved through long-term, visionary collaboration, maintaining consistency, and jointly pursuing excellence. Through continuous product innovation, both parties have jointly developed market-leading solutions such as the Urania Next 0W-16 engine oil, which have been integrated into the IVECO ecosystem. Looking ahead, PLI will continue to fully support Iveco Group by providing integrated, reliable, and high-performance products and solutions, creating lasting value for its network and customers—a foundation of PLI's broader strategic plan.
