One fixed annual retainer. Unlimited lubricant and grease formulations. Continuous ASTM product testing. Full-year process optimisation. Complete BIS/API compliance documentation. No per-formulation charges. No per-test invoices. Everything — all year.
The Annual R&D Partnership covers the complete spectrum of lubricant and grease R&D services — so your team can focus on business growth while LubeChem handles all the technical development work.
Unlimited formulation development for all lubricant oil product types. Submit requests as needed throughout the year — no caps, no per-project billing.
Complete saponification R&D for all 8 grease types, from raw material selection through NLGI grade control and drop point optimisation. Unlimited formulation requests.
Custom in-house additive package design for all product types — reducing your dependence on expensive commercial packages and improving cost-per-litre economics.
Scheduled testing of formulations, raw materials, and production batches throughout the year. All ASTM protocols covered. Full written test reports on every analysis.
Continuous review and improvement of your blending and saponification processes — yield improvement, batch cycle reduction, rework minimisation, and SOP refinement.
All regulatory documentation, BIS/API/ACEA compliance work, TDS/MSDS preparation, and export market compliance for the duration of the partnership.
Every formulation, test report, process document, and regulatory file produced during the year is formally handed over and becomes your exclusive property.
Companies with ongoing R&D needs find the Annual Partnership significantly more cost-effective and strategically advantageous than commissioning individual projects one at a time.
| Comparison Factor | Annual R&D Partnership | Per-Project Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Formulation requests | Unlimited — no caps | One formulation per project |
| Grease types covered | All 8 types — all year | One type per project |
| Cost structure | Single annual retainer | Per-formulation / per-project billing |
| ASTM testing | Included throughout year | Quoted and billed separately |
| Process optimisation | Continuous — full year access | Separate engagement required |
| Additive package R&D | Included — no extra charge | Separate project required |
| BIS/API compliance docs | Covered for all products | Charged per product |
| Response time | Priority — within 24 hours | Standard queue |
| Relationship continuity | Embedded team — deep context | Fresh briefing each project |
| Cost certainty | Fixed annual budget | Variable — per project |
Getting started is straightforward. From your first enquiry to active work on your formulations typically takes 7–14 days.
Submit your business details and R&D requirements via the contact form
Free 60-minute call to understand your products, goals, and challenges
Mutual NDA and IP agreement executed before any technical information is shared
Written partnership proposal with defined scope, fee structure, and timelines
Partnership agreement executed — including IP transfer clauses and confidentiality terms
Active formulation work, testing, and process support begins — your embedded R&D team is live
Companies with an existing lubricant or grease product range that need ongoing R&D support — reformulating existing products, developing new grades, resolving quality issues, and staying compliant with updated API/BIS specifications.
Businesses scaling up from 2–5 products to 15–30 products who need to rapidly develop a full portfolio — engine oils, gear oils, greases, specialty products — without hiring a full-time internal R&D team at large cost.
Dedicated grease manufacturers who need continuous formulation support across multiple grease types, NLGI grades, and application areas — with ongoing saponification process optimisation to improve yield and consistency.
Manufacturers targeting export markets in UAE, Nepal, or Bangladesh who need formulations that meet international specifications (API, ACEA, or country-specific OEM requirements) with complete TDS/MSDS and compliance documentation.
Fill in the contact form and tell us about your business and R&D requirements. We will respond within 48 hours to arrange a free discovery call.
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