New facility at Bab Dijlah is one of the largest Havoline® Xpress Lube sites in the region

Sharjah, UAE; July 9, 2014

EPPCO Lubricants, a business division of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), has opened the UAE's first Havoline® Xpress Lube facility in Bab El Dijlah, Sharjah. The largest of its kind facility in the region, the Havoline Xpress Lube outlet offers the full spectrum of oil and lubricants services for motorists.

Rashid Al Amiri, EPPCO Lubricants Manager, and Adriaan De Kok, Area Business Manager of Chevron Lubricants - Gulf and Middle East, inaugurated the site in the presence of senior officials of ENOC, EPPCO Lubricants, Caltex and Havoline® Xpress Lube staff.

EPPCO Lubricants has signed a 10-year contract with Bab Dijlah, which introduces the 'Do It For Me' service whereby customers can obtain all their motor vehicle related services conveniently and efficiently at a single place.

Rashid Al Amiri said: "The opening of the new Havoline® Xpress Lube, a renowned and trusted brand name globally, is in line with our growth strategy of expanding the business line, building partnerships and offering high quality products and services to customers. The outlet will further strengthen our lubricants business, especially with the introduction of the 'Do It For Me' service that will enhance the convenience of motorists. Havoline® Xpress Lube in Sharjah is the largest of its kind, and is the first of several such outlets we have planned in the Emirate."

Adriaan De Kok said: "With the automotive sector recording significant growth, the lubricants business in the UAE is also gaining further traction. The opening of Havoline® Xpress Lube, through our agreement with EPPCO Lubricants, brings one of the world's most famous brands to the country. We will continue to explore growth opportunities in this fast-growing market."

The diverse range of services offered at the Havoline® Xpress Lube outlet includes oil, lube and filter changing, air-conditioning, battery testing, belt and hose inspection, brake service, cooling system maintenance, emissions testing, fuel injection service, headline restoration, computerised engine analysis, tyre replacement, transmission maintenance, wheel balance and windshield repair, among others.

Established in 1904, Havoline motor oils with Deposit Shield® technology feature an advanced formulation with science that protects engines from harmful deposits that inhibit engine performance and increase investment in your vehicle, while maximising fuel economy to help protect the environment.

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About ENOC:
Established in 1993 as a wholly-owned company of the Government of Dubai, ENOC aims to promote the interests of its shareholders through the development of further downstream and upstream activities in the oil & gas sector and beyond, and to encourage the economic diversification of Dubai and the rest of the UAE.

ENOC's vision is to be a leading regional integrated oil & gas group that is highly profitable and socially responsible towards employees, the community and environment. Driving this vision, ENOC is committed to achieving sustainable development and highly profitable growth and serving the growing energy needs of Dubai.

ENOC strives to attract, develop and retain top talent to become the employer of choice, while adopting latest technologies and implementing best practices to achieve world-class performance. ENOC is also focused on meeting and exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality and service, and in maintaining high industry standards with respect to environment, health and safety.

ENOC actively participates in an increasingly broad range of business ventures. Its joint ventures with major international companies allow partners to pool their technology, know-how and expertise along with their resources to further their commercial success.

Since its inception, ENOC has been guided by its philosophy of quality and professional management based on modern business concepts for commercial success and sustainable growth. Today it is poised to engineer a new and challenging period of growth and diversity.

For further information, please contact:
Kelly Home / Mohammed Al Tawil                     
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
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