Inventing the Way Forward: Valvoline™ Restore & Protect Wins BIG Innovation Award as Transformative Automotive Product

Valvoline™ Restore & Protect recognized as an innovative technology setting new standards for the motor oil industry.

LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline™ Global Operations is proud to announce its recognition as a winner in the prestigious 2025 BIG Innovation Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group. This honor highlights the company's Restore & Protect motor oil, a first-of-its-kind innovation that restores engines to run like new by removing up to 100 percent of engine-killing deposits when used as directed*. This high-performing product is recognized as driving transformative impact in the motor oil, lubricants, and coolants industry.

"We have a rich history of putting innovation into action in the automotive lubricant category. Restore & Protect is a product that showcases our commitment to being at the forefront of our industry," Greg Barntsen, Valvoline Global Operations General Manager – Americas. "The product truly redefines what motor oil can achieve, and this award is a testament to our commitment to inspiring progress while meeting the needs of our consumers and customers."

"Humanity relies on innovation to improve our lives and the planet," said Russ Fordyce, CEO of the Business Intelligence Group. "We're thrilled to spotlight Valvoline's Restore & Protect motor oil as a shining example of innovation making a profound impact globally."

The 2025 BIG Innovation Awards celebrate organizations and individuals pushing boundaries and advancing their industries. Winners are evaluated by a panel of seasoned business leaders and executives who consider creativity, measurable results, and overall impact in their selections.

For more information about the BIG Innovation Awards, visit https://www.bintelligence.com/awards/big-innovation-awards.

About Valvoline™ Global Operations
THE ORIGINAL. Inventing the Way Forward.

Valvoline™ Global Operations is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. Established in 1866, we introduced the world's first branded motor oil, claiming our position as The Original Motor Oil.

As The Original, we've been innovating to solve problems for over 150 years. With sales in more than 140 countries and territories, our solutions are available for every engine and drivetrain, including high-mileage and heavy-duty vehicles, offered at more than 80,000 locations. And we're committed to powering the future of mobility for vehicles with electric, hybrid and internal combustion powertrains – today and as we move forward. We are now a part of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Our strategic partnership creates a powerful combination to drive unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions.

OUR PURPOSE
To inspire and enable what moves the world forward.

OUR MISSION
To continuously invent and reinvent the best solutions to global automotive and industrial challenges.

™ Trademark, Valvoline Global or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries.

*Up to 100% piston deposit removal when used as directed for four or more consecutive oil changes. Based on adapted sequence IIIH testing.

About Business Intelligence Group
The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, these programs are judged by business executives having experience and knowledge. The organization's proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers.

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