Lubricant & grease formulation
consultancy for Africa manufacturers.
Independent lubricant, grease and additive formulation R&D for blenders, importers and industrial buyers across Africa — API/ACEA-grade products engineered for hot, dusty, heavy-duty conditions, with full IP transfer and import-substitution economics.
Independent formulation R&D,
engineered for Africa.
Africa is one of the world’s fastest-growing lubricant markets, with strong demand across Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Algeria and Ghana. Much of the continent still imports finished lubricants at a premium — Lubechem helps local blenders formulate API/ACEA-grade engine oils, greases and hydraulic fluids domestically at lower cost, built for high-ambient and high-dust operating conditions.
- Founded 2010 by Er. Manoj Kumar, chemical engineer — 500+ formulations
- Fully independent of Lubrizol, Afton, Infineum & Oronite
- Full BOM, ASTM/IP test data & IP transfer — you own the formula
- Remote-first delivery worldwide, on-site where needed
Nine services across the
lubricant lifecycle.
From a single formula to a commissioned plant — every service available to Africa clients.
Built to the standards
Africa buyers require.
We formulate to international API and ACEA standards and provide documentation guidance for national bodies such as SON (Nigeria) and SABS (South Africa). We lead with international standards so your products are accepted across markets — and support the documentation your buyers and regulators expect.
- API SN/SP, CK-4
- ACEA A/B, E sequences
- ISO viscosity grades, NLGI
- SON (Nigeria) / SABS (South Africa) guidance
- Biodegradable & low-tox options
Lubricants for the sectors
that drive Africa.
From brief to commercial batch
in four disciplined steps.
Brief & baseline
NDA, target spec locked, cost targets agreed.
R&D & bench batch
Lab formulation and ASTM/IP testing against target.
Scale-up & pilot
Pilot batch, process SOP, full documentation.
Handover & support
Full BOM, TDS/MSDS and IP transfer — you own it.
An independent R&D partner
— not an additive reseller.
When an additive company offers “formulation support”, it is limited to its own range. Lubechem designs from individual components across multiple suppliers, so Africa clients get the right formulation at minimum cost — and own it independently.
- Chemistry-first, hands-on senior formulator access
- 10–25% lower additive treat cost vs commercial packages
- Full formula transparency — you own the IP
- Also: bio-lubricants & EV / specialty fluids
Common questions.
Talk to a lubricant & grease
formulation specialist serving Africa.
One business-day response. NDA before any technical discussion. Free initial assessment for Africa manufacturers and buyers.