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Announced Price Increases

Posted on May 1, 2012 by windward

In the pas 2-4 months there have been substantial increases in raw material, base oil, and additives. These market influences have caused upward pressure on finished lubricant prices. The cascading effects of a 40% increase in the traded cost of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil since October 2011 combined with a 20% increase in the cost of Vacuum Gas Oil (VGO) since January 2012 have caused immediate upward pressures on base oils, the primary component in finished lubricants. These raw material influences have driven up base oils by over 6% commencing in mid March 2012. Additionally, base oils are a favored dilutant of the major additive suppliers, therefore causing additive price increases as well. The combination of these factors … Read entire article »

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VIDEO: 2010 Cummins Aftertreatment System Animation

Posted on April 11, 2012 by windward

Meeting 2010 Emissions – The Cummins Solution. Cummins solution for 2010 consists of a highly capable base engine with cooled-EGR, along with the Cummins Aftertreatment System, which reduces oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and Particulate Matter (PM) to achieve near-zero emissions standards. Cummins 2010 engines and aftertreatment system are an integrated solution that work seamlessly together for best fuel economy, reliability and overall engine performance. CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO HERE

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ATTENTION FRAM Filter Customers!!!!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by windward

Dear Fram Filter Customers: Windward Petroleum and Fram have been strategic partners in the distribution of filtration for over 2 decades. Over the past many years, the heavy duty diesel filtration business has become more specialized and commitments to inventory, expedited service, and technical mind share are growing requirements for the filter customer. Our goal is to strive to be the very best we can be in serving our customers, and we have recognized that our strengths are clearly in the distribution of lubricants and non application specific ancillary products. Heavy duty diesel filtration has become a specialized business and to that end we have made a decision to divest of our Fram Heavy Duty business. Windward Petroleum is very … Read entire article »

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