Sunshine Makers Inc.: Motor oil maker Quaker...

Sunshine Makers Inc.: Motor oil maker Quaker State Corp. is forming an environmental alliance with the Huntington Beach-based manufacturer of Simple Green cleaning products. The companies plan to promote their brands together and to sponsor nationwide cleanup events, a sweepstakes and environmental education programs.

The alliance was unveiled Tuesday at the Automotive Parts and Accessories Assn. trade show in Las Vegas.

“We see the environmental alignment of these brands as a welcome trend in business,” said Bruce P. FaBrizio, president and chief executive officer of Sunshine Makers.