Gulf Timeline

2004

Gulf grows network with more sites

Two more retailers have signed up to Gulf, citing the oil company's "logical and sensible" approach as the catalyst for change. Read more...

Gulf makes a big return to Scotland

Within weeks of relaunching the Gulf brand in Scotland, six dealers are retailing Gulf fuels and lubricants - with a further six expected to come on-stream before July. Read more...

Lubricants editorial for Metal Working Production feature

Despite using a number of different major branded coolants over a period of years, Ensinger Ltd, one of the world's leading manufacturers of engineering and high performance plastics, was unable to achieve satisfactory results at its Llantrisant plant in South Wales. Read more...

Gulf receives approval for Superfleet products from Volvo and Scania!

Volvo, one of the world's largest manufacturers of commercial vehicles, has given Gulf Superfleet Supreme 15w40 lubricant its highly regarded VDS-3 approval. Gulf is now able to service the requirements of operators of the latest Volvo trucks that demand a VDS-3 product to comply with warranty conditions and to meet with the latest lubricant technology. Read more...

The History of Gulf in Motorsport

Wetherby-based Gulf Retail recently invited staff and customers to the book launch of Blue & Orange, written by journalist and motor racing historian Michael Cotton and detailing the history of Gulf's highly successful involvement in Motorsport. The launch party took place at Ottakar's bookshop, Cheltenham, chosen because of Gulf's historical links with the Town. Read more...