ABOUT PENRITE JOHN DYMOND (AKA “JD”): 1979 – 2006 In 1965, Penrite again was forced to move to nearby East Brunswick as the Abbotsford site was purchased by the A BETTER CLASS OF OIL Victorian Government to make way for the newly commissioned Eastern FOR OVER 90 YEARS... Freeway. The business continued to grow, but in 1979, Les Mecoles, suffering LES MECOLES: 1926 – 1979 from poor health, sold the company to John and Margaret Dymond. From small beginnings in 1926, Les Mecoles, 16 years old, founded Penrite John served a 7 year apprenticeship Oil Company from his parents’ home at Vauxhall Motors, Luton, (starting work), in St.Kilda, , . The at the age of 16 years. He obtained a first batches of oil were made on his Mechanical Engineering Degree at night mother’s kitchen stove and delivered school. Whilst at Vauxhall he became to service stations, milling factories a draughtsman, specialising in the design and the local shipping port using his of gearboxes. Moving to Melbourne in father’s wheelbarrow. March 1958, he took up a position with BP Australia, in the Technical Department. Oils were manufactured from the highest During this time he assisted in the development of lubricants for the harsh quality lubricants from Pennsylvania climates of Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Northern Australia. In 1968, a (PEN) base stocks, regarded at the time vacancy occurred at Lubrizol Australia, an American international additive as the best in the world. Only the right producer. John took this opportunity to become involved in the additive oils (RITE) would ever be sold to local industry which was becoming an important part of lubricant production. customers, hence PENRITE, with its unique name gained trust and respect John’s 20 years experience in, not only the oil industry, but also the additive amongst many. As the business began market gave him the background and knowledge he needed to take up the to grow, a new blending facility was challenge of his own company, PENRITE OIL. built in Richmond. After several years, Penrite again moved to Abbotsford. Penrite was experiencing further growth as Melbourne and regional Victoria grew in population and the road and railway network expanded across Australia. New automotive products were introduced including batteries and oil filters.

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Australian Technical & Customer Service Australian Head Office New Zealand Head Office European Head Office CONTACT Ph: 1300 PENRITE (736 748) Ph: +61 (0) 3 9801 0877 Ph: 0800 533 698 Ph: +44 (0) 1594 562357 INFORMATION E - Tech : [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E - Sales : [email protected] Web: www.penriteoil.com Web: www.penriteoil.co.nz Web: www.penriteoil.com ABOUT PENRITE MISSION To partner with our customers to deliver sustainable and long term growth through our passion and commitment to excellent service, delivery and COMPANY INFORMATION product quality.

Penrite Oil Company is an Australian independent international lubricants KEY FACTS company established in 1926. It is privately owned. Head Office is located in Wantirna South, Melbourne, Australia, with other major offices in , • Number of Employees: 150+ • OEM (Original Equipment , , and , New Zealand and Bristol, United • Customer Satisfaction: 97% Manufacturer) Warranty Kingdom, exporting to over 50 countries in , Asia and America. • Employee Satisfaction: 96% Approvals: Yes • Number of Direct Customers: 6000+ • API Registered Products: Yes Penrite is very committed to providing a workplace and external • Export Countries: 35+ • Quality Control and ISO 9001 environment that meets local and regulatory requirements. • Blending Plants: 3 Accredited: Yes It strives to minimise any environmental impact by reducing • Blending Capacity: 40 Million Litres • Packaging: 50g, 100g, 450g, emissions and developing safe and sustainable, production, • Blending Method: Hot 500g, 20kg, 55kg, 180kg, 25mL, storage and distribution methodologies and is a signatory • Distribution Centres: 22 50mL, 150mL, 200mL, 250mL, to the Australian Packaging Covenant. • Delivery Promise: Within 24-48 Hours 375mL, 500mL, 1L, 2.5L, 4L, • DIFOT: 99.3% 5L, 6L, 10L, 20L, 60L, 205L, The Covenant ensures: • Products: 170+ 1000L and Bulk. • Compliance with environmental laws, regulations and licences. • Explore opportunities for waste recycling and recovery. PRODUCT RANGE • Recycling product packaging. • Using recyclable packaging. All products are 100% quality satisfaction guaranteed. Penrite manufactures • Ensure environmentally responsible behaviour is practiced. over 170 different products across 12 different market segments ensuring • Minimise waste and conserve resources. the right product is recommended for every application. Products include engine oils and coolants that are officially approved and registered by the BRAND major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and industry bodies (API).

A premium, high quality and trusted brand that manufactures the right product • Automotive Engine Oils. • Automatic Transmission Fluids. for every application. Known as “A Better Class of Oil”, Penrite is voted Number 1 • Heavy Duty Engine, Hydraulic & Gear Oils. • Manual, Gear & Differential Oils. by independent mechanics and major customers as a supplier of choice. • Industrial, Farm & Construction products. • Power Steering & • Veteran Vintage & Classic products. Suspension Fluids. VISION • Motorcycle & Marine products. • Engine Coolants. • 2 Stroke, 4 Stroke & Garden • Brake Fluids. To deliver innovative and tailored lubricant products and services to our Equipment Oils. • Car Care. customers globally. • Fuel Treatments & Additives. • Greases.

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