GULF OIL Philippines

Mission Statement

The Mission of GULF OIL Philippines, Inc. is to make GULF, the best lubricant supplier in the business today, as defined by our Customers, Employees, Suppliers, Competitors and Citizens.
To achieve this, we will provide high performance, defect-free products and services at all times, and at the best possible cost. We will do this without harming the environment and following the highest ethical standards.
By doing so, we contribute an excellent long term growth and returns to our shareholders, customers, suppliers and other partners. - Joy Sarkar; Director and General Manager for Operations

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GULF Free Service Caravan

GULF OIL Philippines and Auto Masters carried away AUTO AND MOTORCYCLE CARE SERVICE CARAVAN during weekends started from 14th October ’06 till 5th November ’06 at various malls Vizayas: SM City, Robinson, Gaisano Mall, NCCC Mall, Wal-Mart and others wherein Free Services of Cars and Motorcycles were offered along with Engine Oil Change at a special discounted price. Theme of the Caravan was “Have a great weekend with your family as we pamper your vehicle at your favorite malls”. The program got an overwhelming response and acceptance including media coverage and had been able to add value to the the GULF Brand. For further details, please contact Mr. Joy Sarkar at js@gulfoilphilippines.com. Click here to see Photo Gallery.

GULF Car Care Products Now Available

GULF OIL Philippines introduced various type of Car Care products in the market. These products are imported from Italy and meant specially for high-end cars. In fact some of these products are essential to those Car owners who parks their car in their heart. Click here for details (1MB MS Powerpoint file) This may take a while.

Gulf Oil Invades Philippine Lubricants Market

As part of its ongoing activities to develop Gulf Brand awareness and visibility, Gulf Oil Philippines conducted a ‘Direct retailer contact program’ all over the Philippines. Here, teams of Gulf personnel visited various lubricant outlets “en masse” in their respective areas to raise awareness of the Brand and promote the use of Gulf products. The program received overwhelming response wherever it went.
As a further element of its regular activities, Gulf Oil Philippines is also conducting a similar program but this time aimed directly at the end-user. This campaign is being undertaken at various Parking Lots, Garages and Malls throughout the country. Click here to see Photo Gallery.

GULF OIL PHILIPPINES AT ASCOPE

Gulf Oil Philippines together with Gulf Oil International participated in the recently concluded ASEAN Council on Petroleum (ASCOPE) Conference and Exhibition. Held once every four years, ASCOPE is the meeting point of the ASEAN Petroleum Industry and is the most important petroleum conference and exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region. It allows the world's most influential national oil companies and authorities to share their insights on trends, opportunities and issues facing the region. For further details, please contact Joy Sarkar: js@gulfoilphilippines.com.

GULF OIL PHILIPPINES GOING FOR GROWTH

Additional Capacity: A significant expansion programme is now well underway for Gulf in the Philippines. The Base Oil storage capacity at the plant in Pateros, Metro Manila is being increased by sixty percent with the addition of Four 20,000 litre tanks which are due to enter service on the 4th quarter of the year. The facility has further been upgraded by the creation of a “Bund Wall” around the whole storage tank area as a safety measure and to meet environmental regulations.

Additional Distribution Channels

• A new distributor has been appointed for the Agusan province of Minadanao and in the Negros Occidental.
• Gulf has linked up with DU EK SAM, Inc. who is an official Honda dealer in the Philippines. The company operates thirty-strong dealership outlets and service workshops.
• Gulf lubricants are now on sale at Fil Oil Ventures service stations. Though Fil Oil service stations may not be the biggest chain outlets, its filling station locations are all on main roads. This gives the public easy access to quality lubricants from Gulf.

With these recent moves, Gulf Philippines, Inc. is now postured for the big league

Internal Audit Training for GOPI Team

Gulf Oil Philippines gained ISO certification ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996 for “Manufacture and Distribution of Lubricants and Specialty Products” in 2002.
To strengthen and improve the system, GOPI organized a two day training program in May 2004 for its Staff on “Internal Audit” procedures. In the initial session on completion of training and the subsequent examination, eight GOPI staff gained their “Certificate of Competence” from its ISO certifying body, BCI Inc. for Internal Auditing of Management Systems. Four other members of the staff are expected to complete the course by the end of October 2004.

GULF Sponsors MOTO-CROSS

Gulf sponsored a Moto-Cross for Motor-Cycle Drivers and enthusiasts in Negros Occidental, in alliance with “DU EK SAM” the Motor-Cycle People. More than 50 participants took part in the event and there was tremendous public response. More such events will be organized for the company to be active in its Corporate Social Responsibilities and to develop awareness and promote Gulf Brand.

New Alliance Forged

JVSP Marketing Corporation, the exclusive marketing group of Outlast Batteries signs distributorship agreement with Gulf Oil Philippines, Inc. on April 11, 2003 in simple ceremony held at Outlast Battery Station's main branch at Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City.
This strategic alliance makes GULF Lubricants available in all Outlast Battery Stations in Metro Manila and later to the rest on the country. (click here to see the signing photo)

Senior-most Employee of GULF OIL Speaks

Mr. V. Ramesh who is currently the Chief Operating Officer of GULF OIL Corporation Ltd., Lubricant Division was named senior-most employee. His association with GULF OIL began 18 years ago in 1985 as a Laboratory Chemist in the Erstwhile Petrosil Oil Company who were the licensees of Gulf Oil Corporation, USA. He was then given bigger task to fulfill in the area of technical services, industrial sales, marketing, advertising, purchasing, general management of western region. His brilliance and ingenuity was pushed to its height by becomming directly in-charge of additives, international marketing and sales. After this global assignments, he was recalled to India in October 2001.
When ask what is his message, Mr. V. Ramesh said ... I thank GULF for making a small IIT Mechanical Engineer into a COO in less than 13 years. This shows that contrary to what many normally believe, you do not need a godfather to come up in an organization. Sheer hard work, dedication and loyalty will do. This is what I want to leave to other GULF employees that if I can do it, all of you can too. He added.
Mr. V. Ramesh is the one responsible for organizing and developing GULF OIL Philippines in 1999 and hold the position as CEO prior to his recall to India. He still holds a seat in the Board of Directors at present.

GULF OIL Factory Completes 2 Accident-Free Years

Using a patented cold mixing technology and supported by a well equiped laboratory, GOPI's blending plant at Pateros has completed two years of operation. Well managed by a staff headed by Production Manager Mr. Gerry Soriano, the plant has completed 2 accident-free years and is successfully marching towards the target of "1000 days Accident Free" operation. GOPI's plant already has both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

GULF's Double First in the Philippines

GULF OIL Philippines are celebrating two notable achievements both in their home country and also within GULF organisation. By becoming the first oil company in the Philippines to gain the 2000 standard ISO 9001 Certification, they also become the first within GULF worldwide to achieve this business quality standard. GULF OIL Philippines have also become the first GULF company and again the only company in the Philippines to gain ISO 14001 environmental standards certification.
This is not the first time that GULF OIL Philippines have been trailblazers in this respect and congratulations are due to Mr. Varadarajan, Marlene Carrera, Gerry Soriano, Cezar Herrera, Dennis Estanislao and their team, for setting new standards in business. (click here to see the certificate)

Progress of PII PC-9 the new Diesel Engine Oil Specification

API PC-9 progress. Matrix precision testing for the three new engine sequence tests - Mack T-10 EGR, Cummins M-11 EGR and the Caterpillar 1Q EGR - slated for PC-9, the next category of diesel engine oil. (more)

New Engine Oil Classification?

Frustrated with new and new specification demands from engine makers, rising testing costs and decreasing operating margins, the American Chemistry Council has called for an entirely new system for specifying, creating and labeling future automotive engine oils. (more)

GULF OIL Philippines Factory Now Operational

Using a patented cold mixing technology and supported by a well-equipped laboratory, GOPI's small-scale temporary factory is ready in Pateros. This facility also expects to get an ISO 9002 certification by end of this year. Your friendly old man Mr. Gerry Soriano heads the Production Division.

New Employees, New Distributors, New Associates

Check out our "Gulf Family Directory" section for new distributors and employees. We have become big and are growing continuously- along with our customer base, business and profits. We thank all our distributors, customers and well-wishers including suppliers for the help in the year 2002. We thank the Almighty too.