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W5 5W-40 Supertech Engine Oil

ownerDieter Schwarz Stiftung (Germany)
originGermany
manufacturedmultipleCountries

W5 is a prominent private-label brand exclusively managed by the German retail giant Lidl. Originally launched to provide cost-effective household cleaning solutions, the brand has expanded significantly to include automotive maintenance products like the Supertech Engine Oil shown here.

Because W5 is a store brand, the manufacturing of its motor oils is outsourced to various specialized chemical and lubricant producers across Europe, primarily in Germany and sometimes the Netherlands, depending on the specific supply contract and regional availability. This allows the brand to maintain high technical standards, such as compliance with specific automotive certifications (VW, Porsche, Renault), while keeping prices competitive for the mass market.

Ownership lies entirely with the Schwarz Group, the parent company of Lidl. As one of the world's largest retailers, the Schwarz Group controls the entire lifecycle of the W5 brand, from product specification to distribution through its vast network of supermarkets.

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