Gulf oil appoints new distributor for UK & Ireland
Iconic oil brand Gulf Oil Supply Company Ltd, part of Gulf Oil International Ltd, has announced that it has appointed a new Distributor, Rossmore Lubricants, to represent Gulf Lubricants throughout the UK & Ireland. Rossmore Lubricants has signed an agreement to become the sole Importer & Distributor of the Gulf range of lubricants for these key markets and will look to commence activities before the end of 2021. With a current strong base in Ireland, the business has over 35 years of lubricant distribution experience with premium brands and, in the UK, over 30 years of direct selling experience within the Distribution, Franchised Workshop, Independent Workshop, Motorcycle and Heavy-Duty sectors.
Dr Ayham Ammora, Commercial Director, Gulf Oil Supply Company, said: “Gulf is an iconic brand with over a hundred-year history, inextricably linked with motorsports excellence and world class partnerships including McLaren and Manchester United.” Michael and John Walsh, Directors of Rossmore Lubricants, said: “We are extremely excited to have been given the opportunity to represent such an iconic brand in two key markets for Gulf Lubricants, across all sectors.
“The whole Team at Rossmore has a strong background in the Sales & Distribution of premium lubricant brands, and we have established this business to give Gulf Lubricants the sole focus and attention we feel is required to succeed over the long-term.” Gulf, a wholly owned entity of the Hinduja Group, is one of the largest privately-owned downstream companies, with a presence in over 100 countries worldwide. Gulf is also the majority shareholder in Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd, listed on the BSE, which is the leading marketeer of an extensive range of automotive and industrial lubricants in India.
Gulf has a strong international presence in Europe, South America, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific region, with seven owned blending facilities and several licensed plants worldwide. Gulf offers an extensive range of engine oils, lubricants, coolants and brake fluids for automotive, industrial and marine applications. Additionally, Gulf has a global network of more than 1200 fuel stations under license. Will we see more of their distinctive orange and blue fuelling stations? Watch this space…!