July 2008
Reprocessed Fuel Oil

Parman Lubricants has begun offering reprocessed fuel oil (RFO) for asphalt plants, die cast operations and other industrial applications requiring this type of heating oil. If you business has a need for RFO, please contact your Parman sales representative or Hershel Basham, our fuel manager, for more information.

June 2008
Chevron to Consolidate Chevron and Texaco Commercial and Industrial Product Lines

On July 14, 2008, the Texaco and Chevron branded commercial and industrial (C&I) lubricant product lines will be consolidated into a single Chevron master brand name. Texaco Havoline motor oils, ATF, and coolants will continue on using the familiar Texaco brand name. Please call your Parman Sales Representative for additional information. Please click here for more information and the online cross reference.
Services

Dedicated Customer Service.

Parman has been a service-driven company since our beginnings in 1935. We strive to be your vendor-of-choice for all of your lubricant needs. Following are several of the many value added services that we can offer your business:

Sales/Service Engineer

Our highly trained technical staff consists of 16 representatives with a combined 100+ years of experience. Our staff includes several Certified Lubrication Specialists and Oil Monitoring Analysts that excel in providing lubricant engineering services, lubricant crossovers, inventory management, and regularly-scheduled service calls.

Plant Lubrication Surveys

Parman can develop a comprehensive lubrication program for you that is based on information obtained in our plant lubrication audit or full-blown survey. We'll help you reduce inventory, ensure proper lubricant use, maintain O.E.M. warranty compliance, promote lubricator confidence, consolidate and update lubricants, prevent confusion over applications, and recommend buying in proper and optimum package size.

Computex Lubrication Management System

Chevron and Texaco offer a proprietary, web based program to assist our customers in the day to day management of your lubrication tasks. With data obtained from a complete plant lubrication survey, this application can document the proper lubricants to be applied to all lubrication points, along with associated drain/service intervals. For an additional annual subscription fee, the program can also maintain a live lubrication route with updated scheduling of all lubrication tasks. It can even serve as a complete CMMS program for all maintenance, inventory and purchasing functions.

Customer Training

Parman's Certified Lubrication Specialists and Oil Monitoring Analysts can conduct training sessions designed to inform your maintenance personnel with regard to lubrication basics, techniques, best housekeeping practices, oil analysis, industry trends, and other topics. Seminars can be customized to address specific needs of each customer. Training can be conducted at your facilities or at Parman plants.

Oil Analysis

Oil analysis programs go beyond regular preventative maintenance. Data obtained though oil analysis can be used to predict equipment performance. This data can point out particular components that are in need of repair or help you establish a maintenance program. With our proprietary Parchek oil analysis system, our customers are able to obtain reports electronically, with special notices of any abnormal or critical results. Our customers' complete history of lab results can be accessed on line, with a number of management reports to assist in your overall maintenance efforts. Our in-house oil monitoring analysts review results daily and are available to consult with customers about interpretation of the results and remedial measures. Our STLE certified OMAs can also assist in oil analysis training, including how to properly take samples, how to complete paperwork, and how to interpret and act on results.

Equipment

Our equipment subsidiary offers factory-trained staff that can design, install, and service lubricant dispensing systems for any application. We are authorized distributors for Alemite, Graco, Lincoln Automotive, Lincoln Industrial, Balcrank, Gasboy, and National Spencer equipment.

Diesel, Gasoline and Kerosene

Parman features a 24-hour, 7-day keylock system on site with competitively priced diesel and certified K-1 kerosene. Available for pick-up or delivery by tank wagon, we offer top and bottom loading of fuels and lubricants for contractor convenience.

Lubricant Application Posters and Pocket Cards

Parman offers lubricant application posters which can be displayed in appropriate areas of your operation. These posters display the lubricant name and its proper application. We also offer pocket-sized cards for use by individual lubricators, as well as labels which can be affixed to reservoirs. Both of these aids minimize the risk of lubricant misapplication.

Electronic Link

Many of our customers communicate with us via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). EDI purchase orders allow Parman to provide delivery to customers on a "just in time" basis.

Learn More

To learn more about the types of products we offer, you may choose to visit one of the many manufacturers that we represent: Texaco, Chevron, Castrol, Kendall, or Houghton.

If you would like for a Parman representative to contact you, please call 1-800-727-7920. Or, reach us by e-mail at: plc@parmanlubricants.com. Please include your name and phone number so that we can contact you directly.