On June 8, a reporter learned from Sinopec Great Wall Lubricating Oil Company that the company has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Shandong Shantui Machinery Co., Ltd. in Beijing. As part of this partnership, Shantui has chosen Great Wall Lubricant as its exclusive supplier for lubricants and related services. In response, Great Wall Lubricating Oil will engage in joint research and development to continuously improve construction machinery technology and products, while launching a specialized line of lubricants tailored for the Great Wall-Shantui brand of construction equipment.
Sinopec Great Wall Lubricant is China's largest lubricant manufacturer, and Shantui Group ranks among the top construction machinery producers in the country. Their collaboration marks the emergence of the largest OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for construction machinery lubrication in China. This partnership goes beyond traditional supply chain arrangements, as Great Wall Lubricant will also work closely with Shantui on technical development. The two companies will collaborate throughout the entire process—from the design phase of production equipment and engineering machinery—ensuring that lubrication needs are met at every stage. They will jointly conduct lubrication technology analysis and develop a full range of customized lubrication solutions.
Currently, the Great Wall-Shantui brand has launched a dedicated series of lubricants, which are already being used in Shantui’s construction machinery. Industry experts from the China Construction Machinery Industry Association have noted that these lubricants meet or exceed international standards set by companies like Caterpillar (US) and Komatsu (Japan). Some performance indicators even surpass those benchmarks. As a result, the association has recommended Great Wall-Shantui lubricants as the preferred oil for China's construction machinery industry.
Experts believe that this strategic alliance between Great Wall Lubricant and Shantui will play a crucial role in promoting the healthy growth of China’s domestic engineering machinery manufacturing sector and accelerating the upgrade of construction machinery oils. It also represents a significant step toward breaking the long-standing dominance of foreign lubricant brands in the Chinese market.
Historically, many multinational automotive giants entering China have relied on foreign lubricant brands. For example, Volkswagen uses German Flowserve, Hyundai relies on South Korean SK, and Toyota depends on Japanese Nippon Oil. These OEM partnerships have often created barriers for domestic lubricant brands seeking to compete. However, the Great Wall-Shantui collaboration signals a shift, offering a strong domestic alternative that can now challenge the status quo.
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