{"id":2164406,"date":"2025-12-12T12:12:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T12:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/northwest\/?p=2164406"},"modified":"2025-12-12T12:12:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T12:12:42","slug":"duckhams-oils-pens-partnership-deal-to-expand-its-marketing-network-in-indonesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/northwest\/news\/2164406-duckhams-oils-pens-partnership-deal-to-expand-its-marketing-network-in-indonesia","title":{"rendered":"Duckhams Oils pens partnership deal to expand its marketing network in Indonesia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Duckhams Oils, the original British motor oil since 1899 and based in Bolton, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">has expanded its marketing network in Indonesia by signing a new distribution partnership agreement with PT Grande Bahana Nusa Semarang.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">GBN Group, a superior national distributor of lubricants and automotive products, has become the authorised Duckhams distributor for the Central Java region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At a special event in the GBN HQ, an agreement was signed by<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> managing director of PT Indonesia Lubricant Energy, Mr Hendrik, as the master distributor of Duckhams Indonesia, and Mr Raveldho, president director of PT Grande Bahana Nusa Semarang<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mr Hendrik said: \u201cWith the presence of an official distributor in Semarang, we are optimistic that Duckhams can expand its market reach and bring products closer to consumers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Syafrian Effendi, country manager of Duckhams Indonesia, said: \u201cThis signing marks a strategic step for Duckhams in strengthening its presence in Central Java, one of the largest automotive markets in Indonesia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWe have prepared special and effective strategies to win the lubricant competition in Indonesia, particularly in Central Java.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The collaboration marks a new milestone for Duckhams, reinforcing its presence and offering premium lubricant options to the Indonesian market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mr Muhidin, the commissioner of PT GBN, said: \u201cWe are proud to be trusted as Duckhams official distribution partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cDuckhams products have been known for their high performance and consistent quality since 1899. We are ready to expand the network and ensure product availability throughout Central Java.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mike Bewsey, Duckhams CEO, said: \u201cThere is great potential for Duckhams in Central Java, and we look forward to seeing increasing growth in the South East Asian market, especially Indonesia,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> over the coming year.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Central Java is one of the largest automotive markets in 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