AP unveils mixing plant, boosts partnerships

Indigenous built-in power firm, Ardova Plc, has unveiled a state-of-the-art lubricant oil mixing plant with a manufacturing capability of 150 million litres each year and a storage capability of 14 million litres to fulfill the calls for of the Nigerian market.

The announcement of the brand new plant was made on the ‘AP Lubricant Distributors’ Discussion board’ held on the firm’s terminal in Lagos, the place Ardova additionally launched a number of initiatives geared toward strengthening its partnership with distributors after a tour of the ability.

Ardova Plc’s Government Chairman, AbdulWasiu Sowami, shared insights into the choice to construct a brand new mixing plant as an alternative of upgrading its present facility.

“Three years in the past, we realised that to perform our objective of adequately assembly the Nigerian market lubricant demand, we wanted to rework our lubricant plant to a state-of-the-art Lubricant Mixing Oil Plant that may characterize our dedication to innovation and excellence and our imaginative and prescient is to steer the lubricants market,” he mentioned.

Sowami added that Ardova had the capability to provide 20 per cent of Nigeria’s whole lubricant demand, saying “This plant is a testomony to our dedication to fulfill market calls for and develop alongside our companions.”

Managing Director of Ardova Plc, Moshood Olajide, “Our LOBP is provided to make sure strong stock administration, considerably decreasing the chance of stockouts. This facility is future-proof, permitting us to provide extra, retailer extra and guarantee our distributors have seamless entry to our merchandise.”

To reward and empower its distributors, Ardova launched a reward scheme for top-performing companions alongside different incentives. The corporate has additionally enhanced logistics with a devoted fleet of lubricant vehicles and improved fee programs for seamless transactions.

Olajide emphasised the corporate’s dedication to collaboration, saying, “Our distributors aren’t simply companions; they’re the spine of our enterprise. We’re working to make sure their profitability by way of monetary and non-financial incentives, advertising assist, and constant product availability.”