Company

About us

Kappa Oil sh.a. was established in 1992, by its present President Dr. Krenar Lasko, as the first trading company of lubricants and car accessories to ever operate in Albania.

Through the passion and the hard work put to it, from a modest com- pany, it soon grew into a fully developed manufacturer of lubricant oil, offering high quality products, starting from passenger cars lubricants, to heavy duty, agricultural and industrial ones, expanding its range of operation by producing chemicals, additives, greases, antifreeze etc. The products are traded under our main brand Kappa Oil and more than 20 other private label brands offered to our clients.

The company is involved in importing,manufacturing and trading  of an wide range of high quality lubricants for passenger cars,light&heavy duty trucks, agricultural machineries, mining and road construction equipments, industrial machineries etc. Also the company trades filtersbatteries and other accessories for vehicles.The company over the years has created an efficient marketing networks which meets all national territory including rural districts, thus, it soon archived a privileged position among the main importers and distributors in domestic lubricant market, being the leading company in the market.

Today, Kappa Oil achieves 46% of total market share in domestic mar- ket, which places us in a leading position among other companies in the area, covering not only the local territory through distributors and sales agents, but now exporting in more than 20 countries mostly in Europe, but also Middle East,Asia and North Africa as :Italy, Slovenia, Slovakia, Czech Republic ,Kosovo, Montenegro, Macedonia, Serbia, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, , Poland, Lithuania, Germany, France, Ireland, UK, Morocco, Libya, Egypt, Lebanon and Georgia.

Our constant customer focus led us in continuously improving our service, technology, and management, to match the growing needs for better quality on the market. We have so far obtained the ISO 9001:2015, ISO 28000:2007, BS OHSAS 18001:2007 certifications and approvals from well-known OEM manufacturres.

We are suppliers of some very important public enterprises such as Interior MinistryDefence MinistryPower Stations, Albanian Post, Railways, SeaportsAlbpetrol, Albanian Refinery etc.

One of our priorities recent years has been the introduction and expansion in the international market. The company’s fast growth in exports testifies to its responsiveness and the adaptability of the production set-up to meet technical constraints in foreign markets.Currently we are present with our products in Italy, Slovenia ,BelgiumFranceGreeceKosovo, Macedonia, etc. But in meantime having in focus enlargement of the sales network to other countries, especiallyin Western EuropeNorth Africa and Middle East countries.

Customer-oriented service

Customers’ satisfaction is our top priority. The qualified staff keeps a continouos partnership with the customer to satisfy his needs and requirements. The key success factors are understanding and adapting of the customer’s needs. Service to customers in the right quantity, at the right time and the right price. Use of the latest and innovative technology. Applying strict quality control, maintaining on time delivery of products and after sale services to our customers. By caring out successfully this strategy the company managed to increase significantly its volume of the sales during the years.

Quality management

As nowadays quality has become a key factor to a product since 2008 KAPPAOIL operates under Quality Management System 9001: 2008, certified by TUV NORD GERMANY company which is one of the most prestigious companies in this field. Also in 2010 by the certification body CDQ Italy, KAPPAOIL is certified for European origin of its products while increasing the reliability and quality of its products provided.

Research and development for innovative products

KAPPAOIL has a very strong focus on R&D. Extensive investment in our own laboratories and professional staff ensures the development of high quality and innovative products that meet and exceed the requirements of the major automotive manufacturers. Continuous update with latest manufacturer requirements  open the door to our chemists, engineers and the R&D team for continuous innovation, research and development. Our main objective is to be the leader lubricant company in the region area.

OUR VISION

To fulfill customer requirements faster and better than the competitors.

HISTORY

Company Headquarters, organisation chart and production establishment.

CERTIFICATIONS

Production, performance of Analysis and Sales of Lubrificants, for automative and industrial use.