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Pacegate launches first commercial lubricant testing laboratory in Nigeria

Pacegate launches first commercial lubricant testing laboratory in Nigeria

Pacegate Limited has officially launched the first commercial dedicated lubricant testing laboratory called PG Labs, in Nigeria.

PG Labs comes as a solutions provider to the rising demand for testing lubricants locally with its continued reinforcement of quality, reliability and timeliness.

The organization according to Umesh Amarnani, managing director of the firm,buttresses its commitment to pioneer solutions to support the evolving needs of its customers with the launch of this laboratory.

The facility can run a number of tests including Evaporation Loss, Homogeneity & Miscibility, Shear Stability and Kinematic Viscosity. These tests like Shear Stability, a measure of the resistance of an oil viscosity to shearing, are mandatory requirements by Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) for all engine oils in Nigeria.

It also offers a broad array of tests to suit lubricant manufacturers, regulators and companies. PG Labs is ISO 17025 accredited and is being registered with the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN).

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The laboratory performs at the highest professional level with industry experts who perform the analysis in accordance with the relevant test procedures and cross referenced with samples from ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials).

PG Labs comes as a solutions provider to the rising demand for testing lubricants locally with its continued reinforcement of quality, reliability and timeliness. The organization buttresses its commitment to pioneer solutions to support the evolving needs of its customerswith the launch of this laboratory.

Umesh Amarnani, said, “PACEGATE is delighted to launch the first laboratory dedicated to the lubricants market. This laboratory will further enhance our technical offerings to our lubricant suppliers, customers and partners, and provide them with local services atinternational standards.Our ongoing commitment to providing strong technical supportensures that we uphold our position as a valuedand sustainable partner in the lubricant industry, while continually building on expertise”.

Also commenting, Ayodapo Keshinro, PG Labs Principal Officer, general manager-Sales and Technical,  said,“At PG Labs, we are committed to improving our services through adequate research and viable practices in order to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Since our solutions cater to a wide pool of needs, it is important for us to explore every possible means to ensure they are of maximum quality and can match the requirements of our customers. The lubricant laboratory is an important milestone in our journey to serve our customers better