August 2009
Houghton President's Award

Parman Energy has recently been awarded Houghton International's President's Award, as one of the nation's top five marketers of Houghton products. Houghton International manufactures a variety of metalworking and metal forming fluids, in-process cleaners, as well as specialty hydraulic fluids and lubricants.

July 2009
We are now PARMAN ENERGY

PARMAN ENERGY better symbolizes our expanding range of capabilities, including fuels, fuel oils, and lubrication technologies. Expect the same on-time delivery, the same efficient service, and the same dedication to excellence that you have come to rely on for 75+ years. You will begin noticing PARMAN ENERGY on all of our mailings, packaging, invoices, website, trucks and promotional materials.

June 2009
New Environmentally Friendly Oil

EcoPower is our new recycled motor oil produced by Safety Kleen. EcoPower motor oil is now available in 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 and 15W-40 viscosity grades. In addition, all major U.S. car manufacturers have approved the use of Safety-Kleen SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30 ILSAC-certified motor oil in all their cars. The EcoPower SAE 15W-40 grade has also been approved by leading heavy-duty engine manufacturers. Call David Howard in Nashville or Dan Wolford in Chattanooga for more information.

June 2009
STLE Certifications in Oil Monitoring Analysis

Nashville based Commercial and Industrial Sales Reps Roy Giorgio and Shawn McKenzie recently obtained their STLE certifications as Oil Monitoring Analysts. They join an elite group of technical experts in our industry who possess both Certified Lubrication Specialist and Oil Monitoring Analyst credentials. In so doing, they enhance our overall capabilities to continue to provide superior technical service to our customers.

About Us

What is a Certified Lubrication Specialist? Often called a CLS, this refers to an individual that has passed a rigorous examination that is conducted by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE), an international organization of lubrication engineers and professionals. Parman's staff includes eight CLSs out of only a few hundred worldwide. We're very proud to offer this high level of knowledge and experience to you, our customer.

Those who possess the OMA I certification have demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: Lubrication fundamentals, condition based maintenance, contamination control, oil sampling methods, oil testing and analysis, and data management.

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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, 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.