Toyotsu Lanka and MAK Lubricants celebrate new era of strategic partnership

From left: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Country Manager Sri Lanka Umesh M. Luhana, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Chief Manager Exports Manindar Singh, High Commission of India – Sri Lanka First Secretary Economic and Commercial Vivek Sharma, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Executive Director P. Sudhahar, Toyota Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd Chairman Sachio Yotsukura, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Head Lube South S. Kannan, Toyota Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd Managing Director/CEO Manohara Atukorala, Toyotsu Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd Managing Director Thushara Fernando and Toyota Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd General Manager Sales and Marketing Prasanna De Silva

Bharat Petroleum and Toyotsu Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, a subsidiary of Toyota Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, celebrated the beginning of the new era for MAK Lubricants in Sri Lanka. 

The theme of the event was ‘Journey of MAK-Unveiling Performance Beyond Limits’, which is very apt to the brand MAK. The event was graced by distinguished guests, esteemed partners and representatives from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).    

Toyota Lanka Managing Director Manohara Atukorala warmly welcomed the guests and expressed his excitement about the strategic partnership between Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Toyota Lanka subsidiary Toyotsu Lanka. He emphasised the value of this partnership, stating, “The partnership between our companies can yield significant benefits for the customers and channel partners in the distributor network. This partnership is a testament to the belief that when visionary companies come together, they can shape industries and change the world for the better.”  

Bharat Petroleum Executive Director P. Sudhahar, Bharat Petroleum Head of Lube South S. Kannan, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Chief Manager Exports Maninder Singh and Country Manager Sri Lanka Umesh Luhana graced the occasion, highlighting the strategic importance of the Sri Lankan market and significance of the partnership with Toyotsu Lanka.    
MAK Lubricants – from BPCL – reigns eminently as a trusted brand in lubricants and greases in India and international markets. Sudhahar emphasised during his key note address, “The philosophy that drives MAK Lubricants is the cognisance that our customers are not just consumers but indeed our partners in progress – in our onward quest for better products, longer service life of equipment and greater environment-friendliness.”
Bharat Petroleum has been a vigorous innovator of technically advanced lubricants that deliver top-notch performance even under extreme ambient and operating conditions in automotive and industrial applications. 

This event signifies the commitment of Toyotsu Lanka to expand its product offerings and deliver high-quality lubricants to its customers. The partnership between Bharat Petroleum and Toyotsu Lanka symbolises collaboration, commitment and trust, with both companies achieving remarkable performance from the very beginning. This event also acknowledged the critical role of distributors, who have shown unwavering support, trust and confidence in the partnership. They were credited as the driving force behind this endeavour and their dedication inspired Toyotsu Lanka to reach greater heights.