Infineum Announces Strategic Framework Agreement with Rianlon to Strengthen Asia-Pacific Supply Chain

SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infineum, a global leader in specialty chemicals for lubricants and fuels, has signed a strategic framework agreement with Rianlon Corporation, a specialty chemicals manufacturer based in Tianjin, China. This partnership brings together Infineum's global formulation and market expertise with Rianlon's strength in component manufacturing and regional supply capability.

The agreement was signed the day after Rianlon celebrated the groundbreaking of its new component development and manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, underscoring the strategic intent and momentum behind the collaboration.

This partnership represents a timely and customer‑focused response to today's increasingly complex global trade and geopolitical environment. The collaboration significantly strengthens regional supply resilience, logistics efficiency, and cost competitiveness for customers across China and the wider Asia‑Pacific region.

Chris Locke, Sustainable Transportation EVP of Infineum said, "With this pioneering move, our vision is to ensure that customers can receive the best of both companies' strengths; Infineum quality products supported by our international footprint and capabilities, leveraging Rianlon's regional cost efficiency, speed and operational excellence in the manufacture of lubricant additive components.  This is designed to help our customers deliver the high-quality products the market demands while also recognizing the need and focus for cost efficiency, through integrating Rianlon's regional supply capability into Infineum's global supply network."

Henry Li, Chairman of Rianlon Corporation stated, "We believe that by implementing this agreement, we are collaborating with a world-class player, both contributing our distinct and synergistic values. Over the past years, Rianlon has achieved significant technological advancements, particularly in full-category component coverage and differentiated product development, which gives us distinct advantages in multiple related application fields. These include our ability to expedite future technology development, optimize capacity construction costs, and maintain low operating costs in production management and operations. This collaboration agreement is not only significant for Rianlon and Infineum but also, I believe, for helping to create a new industry model towards building a healthy and sustainable lubricants industry in China as a whole."

Aldo Govi, CEO of Infineum added, "Signing this strategic partnership with Rianlon is a hugely important step for Infineum, with a real focus on creating a regional self-sufficient additive supply chain as part of our global supply network strategy. Rianlon has proven to have superb technical and manufacturing capabilities within China with plans to expand across the Asia Pacific region, which is the perfect match for Infineum and will help both companies to become even more agile and successful amidst the fast-evolving market environment."

About Infineum

Infineum is a specialty chemicals company that exists to create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry. We focus on complex formulation challenges, working hand in hand with our customers, to deliver mutually successful solutions.

Our heritage is within the energy transition segment, where we have reduced the carbon impact of internal combustion engines, supported electrification, and are developing solutions for alternative fuels.

By taking a forward-looking approach to innovation across multiple sectors, we also maximise the value of Infineum's unique technology in carbon resilient sectors.

More than 2,000 global employees with unique perspectives and expertise help to contribute to customer success, as we formulate tomorrow together. For more information, visit www.infineum.com.

SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infineum, a global leader in specialty chemicals for lubricants and fuels, has signed a strategic framework agreement with Rianlon Corporation, a specialty chemicals manufacturer based in Tianjin, China. This partnership brings together Infineum's global formulation and market expertise with Rianlon's strength in component manufacturing and regional supply capability.

The agreement was signed the day after Rianlon celebrated the groundbreaking of its new component development and manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, underscoring the strategic intent and momentum behind the collaboration.

This partnership represents a timely and customer‑focused response to today's increasingly complex global trade and geopolitical environment. The collaboration significantly strengthens regional supply resilience, logistics efficiency, and cost competitiveness for customers across China and the wider Asia‑Pacific region.

Chris Locke, Sustainable Transportation EVP of Infineum said, "With this pioneering move, our vision is to ensure that customers can receive the best of both companies' strengths; Infineum quality products supported by our international footprint and capabilities, leveraging Rianlon's regional cost efficiency, speed and operational excellence in the manufacture of lubricant additive components.  This is designed to help our customers deliver the high-quality products the market demands while also recognizing the need and focus for cost efficiency, through integrating Rianlon's regional supply capability into Infineum's global supply network."

Henry Li, Chairman of Rianlon Corporation stated, "We believe that by implementing this agreement, we are collaborating with a world-class player, both contributing our distinct and synergistic values. Over the past years, Rianlon has achieved significant technological advancements, particularly in full-category component coverage and differentiated product development, which gives us distinct advantages in multiple related application fields. These include our ability to expedite future technology development, optimize capacity construction costs, and maintain low operating costs in production management and operations. This collaboration agreement is not only significant for Rianlon and Infineum but also, I believe, for helping to create a new industry model towards building a healthy and sustainable lubricants industry in China as a whole."

Aldo Govi, CEO of Infineum added, "Signing this strategic partnership with Rianlon is a hugely important step for Infineum, with a real focus on creating a regional self-sufficient additive supply chain as part of our global supply network strategy. Rianlon has proven to have superb technical and manufacturing capabilities within China with plans to expand across the Asia Pacific region, which is the perfect match for Infineum and will help both companies to become even more agile and successful amidst the fast-evolving market environment."

About Infineum

Infineum is a specialty chemicals company that exists to create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry. We focus on complex formulation challenges, working hand in hand with our customers, to deliver mutually successful solutions.

Our heritage is within the energy transition segment, where we have reduced the carbon impact of internal combustion engines, supported electrification, and are developing solutions for alternative fuels.

By taking a forward-looking approach to innovation across multiple sectors, we also maximise the value of Infineum's unique technology in carbon resilient sectors.

More than 2,000 global employees with unique perspectives and expertise help to contribute to customer success, as we formulate tomorrow together. For more information, visit www.infineum.com.

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Infineum Announces Strategic Framework Agreement with Rianlon to Strengthen Asia-Pacific Supply Chain

HONG KONG, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tam Jai International Co. Limited ("TJI" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), one of the leading and renowned restaurant groups in Hong Kong, granted over HK$1.6 million in scholarships to a record number of 49 students this year as the "TJl Education Support Scheme for Employees' Children" (the "Scheme") marks its 10-year milestone. Through its year-long "GAME Changer" programme—providing Grant, Advice, Mentorship, and Experience—the Scheme has continued to empower the next generation of talent with comprehensive support, championing the Group's "Uplifting People" philosophy.

Since its inception in 2015, the Scheme has awarded a total of nearly HK$9 million in scholarship funds to support the undergraduate education of more than 270 children of the Group's employees, covering up to 80% of their tuition fees at local universities each year. In addition to financial assistance, various CSR activities under the Scheme have benefited over 530 people in need, with 2,830 volunteering hours contributed in the past two years.

Launched in 2024, the "GAME Changer" programme provides comprehensive support for the holistic development of employees' children, equipping them with essential skills and hands-on experiences to help them transition smoothly into the workplace. TJI staff from various divisions stepped up as mentors, offering full-year guidance and support in students' individual development journeys; senior management of the Group was paired with students for one-to-one advisory sessions to provide high-level career insights, advising them on different pathway choices. A workshop was also held to equip final-year students with practical job application skills, alongside personality assessment to identify individual strengths and weaknesses, and formal reference letters to facilitate their job searches.

The "Experience" pillar of the programme was realised through CSR activities that deepened students' community engagement and social awareness, including social services with the Hong Kong Christian Service where students and mentors designed and led interactive activities with newly arrived children to visit elderly people living alone, and collaboration with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong to provide career and life planning activities for more than 170 secondary school students.

As a long-standing highlight of the Scheme, the awardees were also offered a 72-hour internship at the Group's restaurants to experience their parents' work, strengthening mutual understanding and parental bonding.

Mr Daren Lau, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TJI, said, "I am immensely proud to witness the transformation of the 'TJI Education Support Scheme for Employees' Children' over the past decade. The Scheme has evolved into a more comprehensive initiative, offering not only educational grants but also career guidance, volunteering experiences and internship placement to foster the holistic growth of our employees' children. This reflects our commitment to uplifting young people and creating shared value for our workforce. As we look ahead, we remain dedicated to deepening our positive impact on the lives of our employees, their families and the community."

Mentee Sally shared, "As a student majoring in a relatively new field like Data Science, I often felt uncertain about my future career prospects. I am glad to have connected with TJI's Group Chief Marketing Officer, Mr Ronald Wong, through the programme's career advisor sessions. Since his expertise is directly related to my major, he provided me with real-world industry insights and valuable career guidance."

Mentee Claudia said, "I am grateful for the opportunity to take part in the 72-hour internship in TamJai SamGor restaurant. The workplace is vastly different from the classroom, which significantly enhanced my adaptability and interpersonal skills. It also gave me a deeper appreciation of my mom's dedication to her work and inspired me to take better care of her at home."

Mentee Macy said, "Before joining the 'GAME Changer' programme, I was shy and passive. Thanks to the guidance of my mentor, Heidi, I learned that stepping out of my comfort zone is more important than being perfect. It was rewarding to see the smiles of those we served during our volunteer work, making me realise that even small contributions can make a positive impact."

About Tam Jai International Co. Limited
As one of the leading restaurant groups in Hong Kong, TJI has rapidly expanded its network to over 240 stores across various markets, including Mainland China, Singapore, Japan, Australia and Malaysia, with plans to enter the Philippines. Apart from self-operating restaurants, the Group also adopts alternative models such as joint venture, franchise or strategic partnership for overseas markets. The Group's portfolio of distinguished brands includes TamJai Yunnan Mixian (譚仔雲南米線), TamJai SamGor Mixian (譚仔三哥米線), and international brand TamJai Mixian, as well as Japanese dining brands, Marugame Seimen and Yakiniku Yamagyu, through franchise and licensing in Hong Kong.

With highly standardised operations, an innovative spirit and an efficient management model, TJI is committed to providing customers with a quality yet affordable dining experience while ambitiously expanding its footprints across the globe.

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