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About SK ZIC

After having started in the lubricant business in Korea in 1968, SK Lubricants is proud of having led the lubricant industry in Korea. SK Lubricants is actively pursuing business throughout the world, transcending Korea’s borders. SK Lubricants is exporting high-quality, Group III base oil to more than 140 clients in 50 countries, and exporting completed lubricant products to approximately 60 countries including Russia, China, and the USA.

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The world's best base oil

SK Lubricants's base oil products are called YUBASE, the world's best on the premium oil market. Quality of ZIC oils are made up of YUBASE, which is used as a factor in the vehicle manufacturing process of global car manufacturers.

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No. 1 engine oil brand in Korea

SK ZIC has been voted the No. 1 engine oil in Korea for over 20 years by K-BPI. Global marketing activities are still ongoing to boost the strength of the ZIC brand.

03

Supplyment for global companies

SK Lubricants supplies lubricants to various vehicle factories around the world.

04

Proven quality

SK ZIC was voted the best lubricants in Russia in the test conducted by ZaRulem. The quality of ZIC has been proven in one of the harshest climates in the world.

05

Meet OEM standards

SK ZIC's products meet the quality standards of global motor companies such as Huynhdai, KIA, GM, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi ...

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ZIC - Export brand

SK Lubricants' ZIC is Korea's first lubricant product to be distributed to a country with oil strengths (Saudi Arabia). SK will continue to upgrade the brand value of ZIC products to be recognized around the world.

SK ZIC history

2013~2019

2019

Selected as the top rank brand (KBPI) in the engine oil Classsification by KMAC for 21 consecutive years

Marketing callaboration with SEIG, the leading fashion brand in Korea

Launching of eco-friendly products: ZIC ZERO

2018

Launched World Series products

Execution of Sponsorship with FC Barcelona

2015

20th anniversary of launching the ZIC brand

Launched new ZIC

Selected as the top rank brand (KBPI) in the engine oil Classsification by KMAC for 17 consecutive years

Launched ZIC TOP

2014

Launched "I'M ZIC" as an outlet specializing in the replacement of lubricants

Solely supplying electricial vehicle fluid to T*Comapany

2013

European LBO plant (Repsol YPF and JV) in operation

Established corporation in Russia

2004~2012

2012

HBO plant in operation

Lubricants factory in Tianjin began operation

2011

Establised corporation in India (New Delhi)

Completed construction of lubricant factory in Tianjin, China

2009

Supplied automatic transmission fluid to GM

Classification of SK Lubricants created from SK Energy

2008

Launched ZIC 0W

2007

SK Energy was devided out of SK Corporation

2006

Launched ZIC XO 0W40

Established a branch offfice in Moscow

2005

Supplied GW with automatic transmission fluid

2004

Launched ROYAL GREASE

1987~2003

2003

Established Cheonil Lubricants

Launched ZIC XQ RV

ZIC XQ recieved marketing award by the Global Economic News

2001

Launched 100% synthetic engine oil: ZIC XQ

2000

Recieved KS TOP award by Korea Stardards Association (KSA)

1999

Selected as the top ranked brand (KBPI) in the engine oil

Classification by Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC)

1989

Launched gasoline engine oil HIFLO (independent trademark) and designated a genuine product by Hyundai Motor Group

1988

Launched diesel engine oil SD50000 (independent trademark)

1987

Operation of grease manufacturing factory began (capacity of 3.000 barrels per year) and completely replaced imported products

1963~1985

1985

Established lubricants research center in Korea, the first of its kind

1983

Developed and made sales of antifreeze (under our own trademark)

1970

Expanded lubricants mixing factory (production of 2.000 barrels a day, which is one third of the total daily production capacity in Korea)

1968

Operation began of lubricants mixing factory (first in Korea to produce high-quality lubricant)

1963

Commenced lubricants business

Established Korea Oil Corporation (Yugong)

2013~2019

2004~2012

1987~2003

1963~1985

Technology from SK ZIC

THE EXCLUSIVE VHVI TECHNOLOGY

Group-III base oil called YUBASE is produced by VHVI technology to help increase viscosity index of base oil.

ADVANTAGES OF YUBASE

High oxidation stability

Results from the Rotating Bomb Oxidation Test (RBOT)] minutes.

Amplitude changes decades with temperature change

Results from the oil properties test at low temperature.

Low volatility

Results from NOACK volatility test, mass (%)

Low deposit level

Oil purity: High-temperature residue content