As India’s #1 transformer oils manufacturer and #3 globally, APAR is at the forefront of speciality oils like transformer oils, white oils, petroleum jelly, and process oils that keep industries running. From cutting-edge plants in India to strategic joint ventures worldwide, our network delivers unmatched purity, precision, quality, and sustainability. Let’s explore the milestones that make APAR’s Speciality Oils a true global powerhouse.
India’s Manufacturing Backbone: Precision at Scale
Our Indian facilities form the rock-solid foundation of our global operations, blending massive capacity with advanced technology and rigorous quality controls.
Rabale Plant, Maharashtra: The Innovation and Export Hub
Nestled in Navi Mumbai, the Rabale plant is one of APAR’s two flagship speciality oils sites in India. It excels in oils and lubricants blending, serving both domestic needs and international markets.
- Advanced Blending Systems: State-of-the-art SCADA-controlled plants ensure precise formulations and consistent quality.
- In-House R&D: A dedicated lab drives product innovation, application testing, and optimisation for high-voltage and industrial uses.
- Diverse Applications: Rabale Plant supplies a comprehensive range of specialty oils ranging from transformer oil, white oils, petroleum jelly, industrial oils, lubricants, and rubber processing oils, catering to a wide array of industries and applications. Our transformer oils are widely used by OEMs, leading utilities, and companies involved in power generation, transmission, and distribution worldwide. Our white oils and jelly serve diverse industry applications across agriculture and industrial sectors, cosmetics, pharmaceutical formulations, polymer and plastics processing, veterinary, food grade and packaging, textile industries, and more. Our rubber processing oils are utilised in tyre manufacturing, defoamers, moulding clay, adhesives and sealants, battery and energy storage, metalworking, road construction and infrastructure industries, and more.
- Global Reach: Built for exports, it complements the domestic-focused Silvassa plant to boost our international footprint.
- Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (QMS), ISO 14001:2015 (EMS), ISO 45001:2018 (OH&SMS), BIS (IS 335:2018) for new insulating oils, NABL (ISO/IEC 17025:2017), and FDA approval help ensure every batch meets world-class standards.
Silvassa Plant, Dadra and Nagar Haveli: Purity and Sustainability in Action
Established in 2000, this Silvassa facility produces POWEROIL transformer oils and petroleum jelly with an impressive 240,000 KL annual capacity.
- Advanced Blending Systems: Different sizes of blenders match different order sizes, ensuring precise formulations and consistent quality. APAR has state-of-the-art SCADA-controlled blending processes for important grades, with many more under implementation.
- Diverse Applications: Supplies speciality oils for textiles, rubber, tyres, cosmetics, and FDA-approved Light Liquid Paraffin (IP) for pharma.
- Domestic Focus: Primarily serves the Indian market with reliable, high-purity products.
- Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, BIS (IS 335:2018), NABL (ISO/IEC 17025:2017), and FDA approval underscore our commitment to excellence.
Global Footprint: Subsidiaries and Strategic Joint Ventures
Through a robust network of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and regional blending sites, we combine localised market knowledge with the power of our global infrastructure.
Sharjah, UAE: APAR Petroleum Specialties FZE: Our Global Flagship Powerhouse
Launched as APAR’s first wholly-owned overseas subsidiary, this 30,000 sq. meter Sharjah facility achieved commercial production in January 2017, built in record time of just 1.5 years.
- Technology Leadership: Equipped with SCADA controls, pigging technology for pipeline cleaning, storage tanks, precision blenders, and automated drum filling systems.
- GCC Market Leadership: Commands the largest transformer oil market share across the GCC region.
- Global Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015/2018, Kosher, REACH (REGARTIS), EFFCI GMP (DQS), Halal and ongoing storage expansions to fuel the region’s energy surge.
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Expanding Horizons: Key Partnerships Worldwide
Turkey: We maintain bulk storage at Gebze Port and handle blending operations in Istanbul, ensuring efficient supply to the region.
South Africa: We supply both raw and finished products via flexi bags and ISO tanks, partnering closely with Engen for storage and marketing.
Australia: Our partnership with DKSH provides bulk storage capacity specifically for transformer oils and white oils.
Malaysia: We operate a blending facility at Shah Alam and command the top transformer oil market share as a trusted TNB-approved supplier.
Saudi Arabia: We hold SEC approval for our products and collaborate with Luberef at the Yanbu LubeHub to enable direct pipeline transfers of base oils.
Europe: Our tank storage and drum warehousing facility in Rotterdam, Netherlands, supports REACH-approved white oils and petroleum jelly, allowing seamless pan-Europe door deliveries.
Indonesia: We maintain a strategic blending presence to serve local demands effectively.
Why APAR Leads the Speciality Oils Revolution?
These milestones reflect our bold vision in action. From certified product solutions and UAE’s tech-driven growth to joint ventures capturing major market shares, APAR fuels renewable energy, ultra-high voltage grids, and sustainable industries. Our zero-effluent plants, solar power integration, and technology pave the way for a greener tomorrow.
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