Sol to distribute Shell lubricants in Jamaica

Sol Petroleum will distribute Shell-branded oil lubricants in Jamaica, the Barbadian company said in a statement.
The Jamaican contract deepens the already well-established commercial relationship between Sol and Shell and further cements Sol’s position as the largest distributor of Shell lubricants in the Caribbean, the company said.
In Jamaica, Sol will provide a full range of lubricants, including synthetic high-performance products. Sol is one of the largest privately held petroleum distribution companies operating in the Caribbean basin.
“This is a significant achievement for The Sol Group, and we look forward to providing great service and value to the Jamaican communities where we do business. We have demonstrated our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to the petroleum sector across the region and will continue to leverage our partnership with Shell to offer customers the best lubricants in the world,” said Sol CEO Gerard Cox.
Sol operates in 19 Caribbean markets and across all segments of the petroleum distribution business.
The local operation, Sol Petroleum Jamaica Limited, is headed by General Manager Robert Jackson, who was recently appointed to this position.
“Sol will respond to the needs of all new and existing customers and will continue to build on the strong legacy which Shell has established in Jamaica,” said Jackson.
Some 50 service stations carry the Shell brand in Jamaica. The Shell Jamaica assets have passed through three owners since 2005. The current owner, RUBiS Energy, is in the process of rebranding the gas stations.
(June 26, 2013)