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NP Ultra Lubricants has entered an agreement with Total Convenience Management (TCM) to supply fully synthetic and hybrid lubricants and technical services. The strategic agreement was formalized on Friday 27 th March 2020, at NP’s Sea Lots, POS, Head Office and is an acknowledgement of Ultra Lubricants’ engine oil quality and cutting-edge technology and reflects TCM and NP’s shared commitment to the delivery of premium products and services to the local market.

This supply agreement with the TCM Group is a cause for celebration for both parties, particularly since TCM in January 2020, secured the prestigious ‘Deloitte Best Managed Company’ Award which speaks volumes to their ongoing commitment to looking inward and benchmarking their practices with the best in the world. In addition to the supply of the comprehensive range of lubricating oils and other automotive products, full access to NP’s technical services is a key component of the agreement.

NP prides itself in serving its clients to the utmost standard and in this case, there is a natural nexus between the TCM’s vision to continue their relentless pursuit of delivering World Class Service and Ultra Lubricants’ World-Class standing as an OEM approved and API Certified lubricant.

Commenting on the opportune timing of this agreement, TCM’s Managing Director, Robert Visser stated that “because of our multi-national Corporate clients and expansive fleet, from a technical standpoint it makes good business sense to seek out new methods and approaches to optimise our operations and elevate the status of our fleet’s performance and reputation. Signing this agreement with NP Ultra Lubricants supports these objectives.”

This is a momentous victory for the Ultra Lubricants brand as the TCM name, like the Ultra Lubricants name, is synonymous with excellence due to their outstanding operational and technical service. NP Ultra Lubricants stand ready to enhance the performance of their already reputable fleet.

NP wishes to reassure the public that THERE IS NO TRUTH TO THE RUMOURS OF A SHORTAGE of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) or Cooking Gas in Trinidad or in Tobago. There remains an adequate and consistent supply of product and distribution is ongoing to ensure that LPG continues to be widely available for sale throughout our regular distribution points, and the 100lb cylinders through NP’s Authorized Distributors /Contractors.

Moreover, we wish to make an appeal to consumers to maintain their normal purchasing patterns as much as possible, and avoid panic-buying and hoarding the cylinders which only serves to disrupt distribution through the normal supply chain and create ‘artificial’ LPG shortages at the Service Stations and at the various
distribution points.

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, NP understands the vital role our services play in the communities we serve in Trinidad and Tobago and NP’s Business Continuity Plan is being actively implemented to minimise disruptions and/or mitigate the impact, if a disruption occurs, while maintaining critical
operations.

NP continues to meet the fuel distribution and LPG/ Cooking gas needs of the Country in a timely manner and is ensuring the public that there remains a reliable and continuous supply of liquid fuels, aviation fuel, lubricants and cooking gas to the local markets.

NP wishes to reassure the public that THERE IS NO TRUTH TO THE RUMOURS OF A SHORTAGE of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) or Cooking Gas in Trinidad or in Tobago. There remains an adequate and consistent supply of product and distribution is ongoing to ensure that LPG continues to be widely available for sale throughout our regular distribution points, and the 100lb cylinders through NP’s Authorized Distributors /Contractors.

Moreover, we wish to make an appeal to consumers to maintain their normal purchasing patterns and avoid panic-buying and hoarding the cylinders which will only serve to disrupt distribution through the normal supply chain and create ‘artificial’ LPG shortages at the Service Stations and at the various distribution points.

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, NP understands the vital role our services play in the communities we serve in Trinidad and Tobago and NP’s Business Continuity Plan is being actively implemented to minimise disruptions and/or mitigate the impact, if a disruption occurs, while maintaining critical operations. NP is meeting the fuel distribution and LPG/cooking gas needs of the Country in a timely manner and is ensuring the reliable and continuous supply of liquid fuels, aviation fuel, lubricants and cooking gas to the local market.

NP is aware of the statement issued by Paria Fuel Trading Company Limited regarding its decision to stop the supply of fuel to the other wholesaler.

As the largest Service Station network operator in Trinidad and Tobago, we wish to assure the public that NP has the ability to provide a continuous and reliable supply of fuel across the Country.

Additionally, with an extensive Service Station network of over 115 Stations and a supply chain that distributes fuel seven (7) days a week, NP has the resources necessary to meet the increased demands and to ensure the reliability of the supply to all customers.

Furthermore, motorists are encouraged to maintain their normal purchasing patterns and avoid panic-buying which will only serve to cause fuel shortages at the pump and create unnecessary traffic congestion at the Service Station locations.

NP remains committed to providing a reliable and convenient supply of quality fuel to our valued customers and communities.

A delegation of fifteen (15) Trinidad and Tobago companies including NP joined with the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA) from April 17 – 21 2018 in Jamaica, for what proved to be a valuable trade mission which exposed delegates to the potential market, consumer trends and networking opportunities.

 

Led by Norris Herbert, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Industry and Mr. Christopher Alcazar, President TTMA, the key goals for the mission were to focus on building closer ties with the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission in Jamaica and to strengthen and increase the bilateral trade relations between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.

 

With the goal of exploring and developing plans for collaboration as well as to develop on-the-ground pilot projects indicated by the Lubricant Business Unit and potential strategic partners in Jamaica, Ultra’s involvement was to gain a clearer understanding of the Jamaica market and opportunities that may be available for growth.