March 28, 2022 2:23 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Effective April 15, Spike Will Affect Finished Lubricants, Greases, and Specialty Products Citing “intense inflationary pressure” due to increased costs across the board, some major suppliers have announced yet another price increase of up to 25% effective April 15 on finished lubricants, greases, and specialty products. The move, which comes... Read More +
February 22, 2022 4:51 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Ongoing increases in raw materials, significant hikes in packaging, freight get the blame On the heels of a dual increase on DEF in January 2022, suppliers have responded to a volatile market and continued cost hikes across the board with another increase ranging from 15% to 25% on finished lubricants... Read More +
February 21, 2022 11:57 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
SCL Keeps Eye on Opportunities but Focus on Continuing Tradition of Customer Service Acquisitions of several family-owned oil and lubricant distributors throughout California by national players has created a new landscape of the state’s petroleum industry in the past 14 months alone. While SCL has participated in its own acquisitions... Read More +
January 4, 2022 12:53 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Increase for Raw Materials Effective Jan. 1 Precedes Annual Adder Increase for Rail Freight Due to increases announced by diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) suppliers, SCL is increasing DEF prices immediately by $0.25 per gallon. In addition, another increase will take effect later in the month to account for the annual... Read More +
December 10, 2021 12:04 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Why Prioritizing Profitability Doesn’t Have to Mean Sacrificing Customers While car dealerships are constantly working to keep their labor rates in line with market demand, often raising costs for customers as a result, smaller independent shops do not operate in the same manner. For many, especially mom-and-pop repair operations that... Read More +
December 8, 2021 5:25 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
The energy crisis in California is very real, but will new power plants solve the grid problem? The answer isn’t quite as simple as it appears. It’s no secret that California’s grid has been strained over the past several years as energy demand increases fueled in part by population increases... Read More +
November 24, 2021 2:38 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Tumultuous Year for DEF, Lubricants, Additives + Greases Ends with Across the Board Hike In what has been an unprecedented and tumultuous year for price increases on DEF, lubricants, additives and greases, manufacturers have once again announced an across-the-board hike of up to 15% on all products effective in December.... Read More +
November 1, 2021 5:03 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
$1/gallon Rebate on Qualifying Purchases of Chevron Coolants Now in Effect Chevron has announced a rebate program for Delo® Premium Coolant will extend through Nov. 30, 2021, offering an opportunity to take advantage of $1/gallon cashback with every qualifying purchase of at least 110 gallons. Qualifying purchases include those of... Read More +
October 28, 2021 1:21 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Owners Wrestle With Halt in New Production + Critical Part Delays that Ground Trucks The ongoing supply chain crisis, impacted largely by a historic backlog at major ports on the West Coast, is hitting fleets particularly hard. In addition to preventing companies from accessing critical repair parts like DEF sensors... Read More +
October 28, 2021 10:42 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
New announcement cites increase of up to 9% on select products beginning Nov. 4 As costs associated with production and transportation of base oils and lubricants continue to climb, additive manufacturers have now announced an increase of up to 9% on select products beginning Nov. 4, 2021. It’s important to... Read More +
October 8, 2021 10:02 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Discounts on Overstock Items Can Be Up to 20% Of the many paths to profitability for businesses, one principle that has always remained true, regardless of business size or industry sector, is to take advantage of every opportunity. Exploring SCL overstock inventory can be one of those opportunities. With lubricant... Read More +
October 7, 2021 5:35 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Salinas Valley Farmers Face an Uphill Battle Thanks to Pending Regulations, Trucking Shortages, and Ongoing Dents in Demand With over 1.4 million acres in Salinas Valley dedicated to agriculture, the region is well known as the “Salad Bowl of the World.” Crops ranging from lettuce to broccoli, spinach, strawberries, and... Read More +
October 7, 2021 5:18 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
SCL Recommends Customers Plan Now to Avoid Fallout from Fertilizer, DEF Shortages DEF costs in late September jumped $0.15 – $0.20 gallon while prices for urea, the key ingredient in diesel exhaust fluid, have also simultaneously skyrocketed in recent weeks. Prices for DEF in Europe has jumped as well, a... Read More +
September 24, 2021 11:05 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Due to global economic activity resuming, disruptions of manufacturing overseas, and supply chain challenges ranging from port congestion and even California wildfires diverting railroad shipments, experts began sounding the alarm earlier this year about urea shortages and increasing DEF prices. Spikes in demand in the agriculture industry and more... Read More +
September 8, 2021 2:05 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Precautionary Measures for Companies, Critical Infrastructure and Municipalities to Take For Short- and Long-Term Stability As temperatures continue to rise, most of us are anxiously monitoring the state of California’s power grid. While most only think of their own lights in their own home, the reality is that power is everywhere. ... Read More +
September 7, 2021 8:33 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Prices Linger at 7-Year High as Foreign Oil Manufacturers Hold Reins on Supply In the face of continually rising gas prices throughout the United States and a push for his $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill prioritizing clean energy, President Joe Biden called on OPEC+ leaders in July to increase oil production... Read More +
August 31, 2021 3:33 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
After 25 Years, Dedicated Teammate Leaves Void at Company We are deeply saddened of the recent passing of our long-time SCL family member Raul Evangelista. On Tuesday, Aug. 17, Raul passed with his family and friends by his side. A resident of Eastvale, he is survived by his wife Elsa... Read More +
July 29, 2021 2:14 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
High Demand Among Agriculture, Factory Shutdowns Leading to Higher Prices In the early months of 2021, experts stated that spikes in urea prices were driven by greater demand in the agriculture industry and more prevalent use among diesel-engine vehicles. Although price increases during the spring planting season isn’t uncommon, the... Read More +
July 26, 2021 5:11 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Awaiting Funding, Chips for America Act to Invest $52 Billion in U.S. Chip Manufacturing Amid an ongoing semiconductor shortage that continues to significantly impact the ability to complete vehicle builds for automotive and fleets, automobile industry leaders and unions have linked up to push Congress to move on the Chips... Read More +
June 29, 2021 8:15 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Why You Should Care How Long Electric Vehicle Batteries Last + What Happens After Amid the years-long discussion of replacing combustible engines in California with electric vehicles (EVs) and the impact that will have on the state’s power grid and economy, there’s a looming issue that most everyone on either... Read More +
June 17, 2021 1:24 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Suppliers Attribute 7% to 18% Spike Across Products to Market Stress, Soaring Costs In an unprecedented and “unique” year, suppliers have announced their fourth price increase since January 2021 on finished lubricants, greases, chemicals, coolants, DEF and antifreezes – with hikes ranging from 7% to 18% depending on the product.... Read More +
May 26, 2021 4:18 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
3 Issues Service Departments Should Be Focusing on Now to Get Ahead With AAA predicting more than 37 million Americans will be traveling for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, and millions more feeling comfortable enough to spend summer on the road once again, automotive service centers have an opportunity to... Read More +
May 26, 2021 3:55 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
How Infrastructure Needs in Los Angeles, Long Beach Tie in to Biden’s Goals The shipping industry has faced hurdle after hurdle since the onset of COVID-19, from disruptions to supply chains that impacted companies worldwide to delays at “America’s Port” in Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, where... Read More +
May 25, 2021 6:20 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
SCL’s New Fuel Assurance Program to Help Protect Diesel Fuels, Prevent Machine Failure. Over the past decade, the move toward ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) has led to a massive decrease in pollution as the cleaner-burning option contains 97% less sulfur than the previously used low-sulfur diesel (LSD). Those environmental... Read More +
May 22, 2021 11:24 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Vecton Carbon Neutral Increases Performance Reserve Up to 42%, Optimizes Drain Intervals A new advanced heavy-duty diesel and natural-gas engine oil by Castrol that boasts carbon neutrality is now available for SCL customers looking to reduce environmental impact without sacrificing performance. Unlike other environmentally friendly options that help companies reduce... Read More +
April 26, 2021 8:56 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Find Out Why Government Regulations Aren’t the Only Incentive for Ditching Waste A focus by the Biden administration on furthering clean energy initiatives and pursuing net zero carb emissions has many businesses exploring their options when it comes to meeting new regulations that could be on the horizon. Government regulations,... Read More +
April 26, 2021 8:55 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Find Out Who Comes Out on Top When Price Increases Are Handed Down In the wake of price increases on finished lubricants, it’s important to understand not only the causes of those increases but also who the true winners and losers are when they occur. About 80% of domestic oil... Read More +
April 26, 2021 8:55 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Technician Shortages, Inventory, and the Growing Digital Market Remain Top Concerns Following a recent announcement by Gov. Gavin Newsom that California will aim to fully re-open its economy by June 15, automotive dealerships and service shops are now anticipating the closest environment to normal they’ve had in over a year.... Read More +
April 26, 2021 8:55 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Continued Rising Costs in Manufacturing Cited for Increase of Up to 12% According to a new round of announcements by manufacturers, pricing for all finished lubricants, greases, chemicals, coolants, and antifreezes will increase up to 12% beginning May 17. The third price increase announcement of the year is attributed to... Read More +
March 19, 2021 6:25 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Why We Believe Efforts in the Name of Green Energy, Zero Emissions Are Not What They Seem Thanks to its prominence on both the political stage and in the media, the debate surrounding “clean energy” has the potential to go from 0 to 60 like few others. And while supporters... Read More +
