Tribology is the science of friction and wear and the chemistry behind managing friction & wear is Lubricant. Chemistry and technology of lubricant had been limited to mineral oil and natural oil-based resources since foundation. However, as technology evolves and performance requirements becoming more demanding, there is a clear shift to new generation chemistry of Semi-synthetics and Synthetics which are a blend of precise molecules and designed to deliver demanding performance requirements.
Manufacturing of new generation lubricants requires not only modern infrastructure but also commitment to core principles of quality management and business innovation.
GOC Petrochemicals Pvt Ltd, a Silvassa [ UT of Dadra &Haveli ] based lubricant manufacturer, is rapidly emerging in Indian market space principally backed by Value addition, Customer focus and integrating individuals enriched with technical know-how of lubricant manufacturing procedure.
GOC has a strong team of experts with tremendous exposure to the oil industry and lubrication techniques as its composed of veterans from Shell Lubricants, Gulf Oil and Houghton etc. Vinod Singh, Managing Director of GOC Petrochemicals says, “As an organization, our focus is to build a product portfolio which is of new generation and according to customer requirement. Our focus is backed up by our management team which belongs to the technical fraternity having long experience in the field.”
Focus Area
Vinod continues, “Fundamentally, the organizational focus is on technical expertise and creation of new generation and synthetic lubricants both in Automotive and Industrial
Lubricant space. We are into the finished lubricant business with industrial lubricants and metal working fluids in front line. We understand that there are many aspiring lubricant companies which are striving for a market participation but necessarily may not have the right manufacturing facilities.
Our manufacturing facility has the state-of-the-art laboratory and we have created an ecosystem through which a company willing to be a participant in the Indian market can get the product manufactured in our modern manufacturing plant. This is referred to as private labelling. Simply stated, its a collaboration with us as the manufacturer of the product in accordance with the private partner's specifications and requirements and they can use their own brands and labels to gain an acknowledgement in the market.”
Fundamentally, the organizational focus is on technical expertise and creation of new generation and synthetic lubricants
Products and Consumers
Full range of PAO based synthetic portfolio, Textile Specialities, Spin Finish Oil, Fire Resistant Hydraulic Oil, Polymer Quenchants, High Temperature Chain Lubricants, High Temperature Complex Greases are some of speciality lubricant products of GOC. The company has its mainstream product line as well which includes Automotive Lubricants, Industrial Lubricants and Process Oils.
Vinod adds, “We at GOC strategize to be one stop solution for Metal Working Fluids for Forming, Removal, Cleaning, Rust Protection, Heat Treatment operations backed up by Technical Services. We prioritise on quality of every shipment.” GOC has accreditations from Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015, Environment Management System ISO 14001: 2015, Occupational Health and Safety ISO 45001:2018. GOC is the winner of India 5000 Best MSME Award for Quality Excellence.
GOC prides itself on having a distinguished consumer base across India. It conducts business activities in over 10 Indian States and Union Territories and along with export market beyond India.
Roadmap Ahead
Prasenjit Ray, CEO of GOC Petrochemicals has added GOC’s plan ahead. “The company is currently in its expansion phase. We are right now expanding the facility by which we are doubling the manufacturing and storage facility. New Lube Oil Blending Plant [ LOBP]has dedicated facilities for Blending and Filling for Engine Oils, Gear Oils, Hydraulics, and a separate hardware for Synthetic Portfolio.
Installed capacity of the LOBP is 3000 Kilo Litre per month with Base Oil storage facility being expanded to 5000 Kilo Litre. GOC is expanding its infrastructure to support growth of “GOLD” Branded Lubricants and also to offer a wider and technically advanced ecosystem for Private Label partners. Our ambition is the main source of motivation for our abilities and we are looking towards larger scopes in the market beyond the pandemic crisis.”
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