Gulf Oil Lubricants in strategic partnership with S-Oil of South Korea

Hinduja Group subsidiary Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd (GOLIL) on Monday announced a long-term strategic partnership with S-Oil Corporation of South Korea to exclusively manufacture and market its entire range of lubricants for the Indian market.

Hinduja Group subsidiary Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd (GOLIL) on Monday announced a long-term strategic partnership with S-Oil Corporation of South Korea to exclusively manufacture and market its entire range of lubricants for the Indian market. The commercial production of S-Oil Seven recently began at GOLIL's production facility in Chennai. It is the first time that a S-Oil lubricant product is being manufactured outside of South Korea.

With a wide range of automotive products, S-Oil Seven has been a trusted brand for leading automakers such as Hyundai Kia, Ssangyong and other various original equipment manufacturers. GOLIL Managing Director and CEO Ravi Chawla said the company will work together with S-Oil to launch new products and grow market shares in India across segments, bringing in a range of technologically advanced products for consumers looking for value creating solutions.

J H Bae, Head of Global Sales at S-Oil Corporation, said India is one of the world's biggest lubricant markets. The market launch of S-Oil Seven in India will happen in third quarter (October to December). (ANI)