COMPANY HISTORY
Founded in 1988, Gulf Western Oil was established with a clear focus on developing lubricants specifically engineered for Australian conditions. This market-driven approach has been widely embraced, and over the past 38 years Gulf Western Oil has grown to become a recognised leader within the lubricant industry.
This success has been underpinned by the adoption of globally recognised quality and performance standards, including API Licensing (American Petroleum Institute) and ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification.
Gulf Western Oil is committed to using only premium-quality virgin base oils combined with technologically advanced, API-approved additive systems. This commitment enables the company to hold some of the highest OEM approvals available in today’s market.
From its beginnings supplying the local market, Gulf Western Oil has evolved into a multi-million-litre operation, distributing across all states and territories in Australia and 19 countries worldwide.
The company remains proudly Australian owned and operated.
Innovation in Lubrication
1988
The Beginning
the Vicary Family Open Western Oil On Castlereagh road in Penrith, NSW
2000
Recognition
Gulf Western Oil obtain their first OEM license from Mack Trucks, USA & their top dog brand is born
2004
Accreditation
Gulf Western Oil successfully attain iso 9001 accreditation
2013
New Facility
Gulf Western Oil move to its state of the art blending facility in St Marys, NSW
2015
Acquisition
Gulf Western Oil acquire local distribution business – Davis Distributing
2017
Sponsorship
Gulf Western Oil become naming rights sponsors of Australia’s biggest drag racing events
2020
Naming Rights
Gulf Western Oil become naming rights sponsors of australia’s touring car masters
2020
Expansion
Gulf Western Oil opens its own branches in Asia with full time sales reps in Singapore, China & Kyrgyzstan
2021
Celebration
Gulf Western Oil’s managing director Ben Vicary celebrates his 30 years at the company