What ILD does

ILD (International Lubricant Distributors) is an Australian B2B lubricant distribution company headquartered in Kenwick, Western Australia, founded in 2008/2009. The company operates as the exclusive Australian distributor of Sinopec lubricants, a Fortune Global 5 oil and gas major, and sells a comprehensive product range spanning engine oils, diesel engine oils, transmission fluids, hydraulic oils, greases, gear oils, compressor oils, and specialty fluids across 21 major product categories. Beyond commodity distribution, ILD has built a proprietary technical services layer around its products, including a Lubrication Benchmarking & Management Excellence Tool, on-site Filter Patch Testing, Asset Health Analytics, an Oil Cleanliness Program, and proprietary Lubricant Storage and Management systems, delivered by a Noria-trained technical team (CLS and OMA certified).

ILD's go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting mining (primary), transport, construction/earthmoving/civil engineering, and agriculture customers, complemented by an online ordering portal (sinopeconline.com.au) and a DataTeck-powered Oil Selector tool. The company has built a national footprint with major warehousing in all six Australian state/territory capitals (Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin), supporting operational metrics of 98% In Full On Time delivery, 99% next-day dispatch, sub-0.5% backorder rates, and 5-day bulk oil turnaround. In 2025, ILD extended its value proposition by launching ILD Fuel, a wholly-owned diesel fuel supply subsidiary, creating a combined fuel-and-lubricant supply chain offering. Differentiators include full Climate Active carbon neutral certification across all operations (a market-unique status among major Australian lubricant distributors), ISO 9001 quality certification, SGS Gold Sustainability rating, and OEM specification approvals inherited from Sinopec's factory-fill relationships with manufacturers such as Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Cummins, Caterpillar, and John Deere.

Name

ILD

Legal name

International Lubricant Distributors

Website

https://ilddirect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ILD is the exclusive Australian distributor of Sinopec lubricants, providing premium industrial lubricants, proprietary lubrication excellence programs, and nationwide warehousing to enterprise customers in mining, transport, construction, and agriculture sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubricants Distribution

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (32419)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Lubricants (PCMO, HDMO, ATF, Gear Oils, Coolants) (EUALAJAH)

Keywords

• Industrial lubricant distribution
• Premium engine oils
• Mining lubricants supply
• Diesel fuel supply
• Lubrication technical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kenwick

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Premium Lubricant Distribution: ILD generates revenue primarily through distributing premium Sinopec lubricants to Australian and international markets. As the exclusive distributor of Sinopec lubricants in Australia, ILD sells a comprehensive range of engine oils, transmission oils, hydraulic oils, greases, gear oils, and specialty fluids. Products are available in various packaging including 200-litre drums, IBCs, and bulk supply. The company offers purpose-built lubricant supply solutions that save customers money and extend asset life.
2. Fuel Supply (ILD Fuel): ILD Fuel provides safe, reliable, and cost-effective diesel fuel supply solutions to the Australian market. Created in response to customer requests, ILD Fuel complements the Premium Industrial Lubricants offer by supporting customers across the complete Fuel and Lubricant Supply Chain. As an independent, ILD Fuel can source diesel from any major supplier, locking in supply contracts or working on shorter-term purchasing to capture lower market prices. The company employs experienced fuel trading experts and has established relationships with bulk fuel haulage companies.
3. Technical Services and Training: ILD offers technical service programs including lubrication excellence programs, oil analysis interpretation training, contamination control training, product application training, and custom-tailored training programs. These services are provided alongside lubricant supply as part of ILD's integrated customer value proposition.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ILD is the exclusive Australian distributor of Sinopec premium industrial lubricants, supplying engine oils, transmission fluids, hydraulic oils, greases, gear oils, compressor oils, motorcycle oils and specialty fluids to mining, transport, construction, earthmoving, civil engineering and agriculture customers nationwide. The company complements lubricant supply with a bespoke technical offer covering lubrication excellence programs, oil analysis interpretation, contamination control, asset health analytics, and component lifecycle monitoring, and extends into diesel fuel supply through its ILD Fuel subsidiary.

Product overview

ILD (International Lubricant Distributors) is an Australian lubricant distribution company and exclusive distributor of Sinopec lubricants in Australia. The product portfolio centers on Sinopec-branded lubricants including engine oils (JUSTAR J500/J600/J700/JP1 series and TULUX diesel oils), transmission fluids (TO4, UTTO, ATF, MTF series), hydraulic oils (LHM, LHV, AE, Fire Resistant), greases (Lithium Base, Mining Heavy Duty, Open Gear, High/Low Temperature), gear oils (Industrial APS HD, L-CKD, Automotive GL5, Limited Slip), compressor oils, and motorcycle oils. ILD also offers its own branded specialty products including degreasers, coolants, brake fluids, and AdBlue. The company recently expanded into fuel supply through ILD Fuel, offering diesel solutions alongside lubricants for complete fuel and lubricant supply chain services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ILD Fuel: Diesel fuel supply solutions to the Australian market, offering safe, reliable, and cost-effective fuel supply as part of the ILD Group of companies.
• ILD/Sinopec Technical Offer
• Ride To Beat Cancer

Products and services

• Sinopec Engine Oils (JUSTAR Series) Premium Sinopec engine oil range including the JUSTAR J500 (SM/GF-4 10W30, 15W40, SN/GF-5 5W30, SL/CF 20W50, SN 10W40), JUSTAR J600 (SN/GF-5 5W30), JUSTAR J700 (A3/B4/SP 5W40, SP/GF-6A 0W20, GF-5/SN 0W20, SM/CF 5W40 DEXOS 2) and JUSTAR JP1 Super Synthetic (C5/SP/GF6 0W20, C2/SP/GF6 0W30) lines, designed for passenger and commercial vehicle engines operating in Australia's harshest conditions.
• Sinopec Diesel Engine Oils (TULUX Series) Heavy-duty diesel engine oil range including TULUX T600 15W-40 CJ-4/SM, TULUX L1000 E4/E7 10W40, TULUX L1500 E6/E9/CK-4 10W40, TULUX T500 CI-4/SL 15W40, TULUX T700 CK-4 10W30 and 15W-40, and TULUX T700FE (FA-4) 10W30, formulated for mining trucks, commercial diesel fleets and heavy equipment.
• Sinopec Transmission Oils Transmission fluid product line covering TO4 (No.10, 30, 50, 60), TRANS-HYD-UTTO 10W30, UTTO-R 10W30, TRANS-SP-ATF-4M, ATF-4M-LV, ATF-HDS, STOU CG4 10W30, MTF-GL4 75W90, MTF 02L 75W80, and Eaton PS-386 approved products for automotive, agricultural and heavy equipment transmissions.
• Sinopec Hydraulic Oils Anti-wear hydraulic oil range including LHM (32, 46, 100, 68 Ashless), LHV (32, 46, 68, 100 Low Temperature), AE 46, and Fire Resistant Fluid 4632 46 for hydraulic systems across mining, construction and industrial applications.
• Sinopec Grease Products Comprehensive Sinopec grease range including Extreme Pressure Lithium Base (NLGI 0, 00, No.2), Mining Heavy Duty LC (No.1, No.1.5, No.2), Premium Mining Grease, GRK-A Open Gear Grease, Super NLGI2, High/Low Temperature 7036 (460, 220), MCL-0 High Temperature, 7420 Heavy Load Gear Lubricating NLGI00, and Calcium Sulphate variants for mining pins, bushes, open gears and bearings.
• Sinopec Gear Oils Industrial and automotive gear oil range including Industrial APS HD (150, 220, 320, 460, 680), Industrial L-CKD (150, 220, 320, 460, 680), Automotive HD GL5 (80W90, 85W90, 85W140, 75W90, Fully Synthetic 75W90), Limited Slip ZLS (85W90, 85W140, 90), LDI 80W90, FD1-60 CAT Final Drive & Axle Oil, and VT Synthetic 80W140 for industrial gearboxes and automotive differentials.
• Sinopec Compressor Oils Compressor oil range including Synthetic 4506 (46, 68), Synthetic 4502 (46, 68), L-DAB (68, 100), L-DAH-68, XSYN-X 68 (Ester), and XSYN-E (POE) for industrial air and refrigeration compressors.
• Sinopec Motorcycle Oils Motorcycle oil range including XTRA Scooter Fluid 15W40 4T, XTREME Full Synthetic 5W40 4T, MX XTRA 10W40 4T, and XPLORE Semi Synthetic 10W40 4T for two- and four-stroke motorcycle engines.
• ILD Specialty Products ILD-branded specialty industrial and automotive products including Degreaser Blue/Green, Enviro Solvent-Free Degreaser, General Purpose Solvent Degreaser, Water-Based Enviro Degreaser, Brake Cleaner, Parts Wash, Truck Wash, Greasolve, Tyre Shine, Solvent-Free Citrus Handcleaner, Chain and Bar Fluid, Drill Rod Thread Grease, Hammer Grease, Red Bio Rubber Grease, Brake Fluid DOT4, AdBlue DEF, and coolant products (Safeguard HD Multi-Fleet, Fireguard HDGF).
• Sinopec Rock Drill, Transformer, and Heat Transfer Oils Specialty oils including Rock Drill Oil (100, 150, 320, Moly 320), Heat Transfer Oil LQB 300, and related industrial fluid products for rock drills, transformer cooling and heat transfer applications.
• ILD Fuel (Diesel Supply) Diesel fuel supply solutions offered as part of ILD's complete Fuel and Lubricant Supply Chain, providing safe, reliable and cost-effective diesel supply to the Australian market. As an independent buyer, ILD Fuel can source diesel from any major supplier based on pricing and service models and has established relationships with bulk fuel haulage companies.
• ILD/Sinopec Technical Services Program Bespoke technical service program including lubrication benchmarking and management excellence programs, oil analysis interpretation, contamination control training, product application training, asset health analytics, on-site filter patch testing, oil cleanliness programs, lubricant storage and management systems, component lifecycle monitoring, and new product development and drain extension trials, delivered by Noria-trained certified lubricants professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% IFOT (In Full On Time) delivery performance
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Robbie Farr MotorsportminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026ILD-SINOPEC announced a sponsorship partnership with multiple Australian Sprintcar Champion Robbie Farr as he enters the 2026 TA2 Series (Trans-Am racing). The partnership features bold SINOPEC branding on the new team livery. Robbie Farr has dominated dirt circuits for decades and is now bringing his experience to bitumen racing.
• SinopeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerILD is the exclusive distributor of Sinopec lubricants in Australia. Sinopec is the second largest oil refiner in the world and one of the largest lubricant manufacturers (ranked 5th on Fortune 500 2025). Products are blended at Sinopec's state-of-the-art plant in Singapore and designed to perform under Australia's harshest conditions. Sinopec produces over 1.46 million tons of packaged lubricants per year from 12 lube oil & grease blending branches and 2 R&D centres in Asia Pacific. Sinopec has technical partnerships with major global OEMs including Daimler-Chrysler, VW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, MAN, and others.
• Sinopec (OEM Partnerships)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSinopec has technical partnerships with many of the world's best-known automotive OEMs including Daimler-Chrysler, VW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, MAN, and many other global brands. Sinopec's premium lubricants are 'factory fill' and 'service fill' to some of the world's largest and best known OEMs. Sinopec's Australian products go head-to-head with the best, well-known products on the market and often exceed performance standards.
• Global OEM Manufacturers (Mack Trucks, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Liebherr, Volvo, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, MTU, Tadano Faun, Doosan, Eaton, John Deere, Caterpillar)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSinopec products are approved to both the latest American (API) and European standards, and have received technology certificates from respected original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Logos displayed include Mack Trucks, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Liebherr, Volvo, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, MTU, Tadano Faun, Doosan, Eaton, John Deere, and Caterpillar. Sinopec products are 'factory fill' and 'service fill' to these OEMs.
• Fremantle Dockers AFL ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSinopec is a long-term sponsor of the Fremantle Dockers AFL club. Through this sponsorship, Sinopec maintains an active presence in Australian sports and social engagements, demonstrating its long-term investment in the Australian market.
• Harry Perkins Institute of Medical ResearchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerILD sponsors the annual MACA Cancer 200 cycling event in Perth, which raises vital funds and awareness for the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research committed to ending cancer. ILD staff also participate in the event.
• Noria CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationILD's technical team are Noria-trained and certified lubricants professionals. Noria is a recognized authority in lubrication management and training, providing ILD's team with specialized expertise in lubrication benchmarking, oil analysis interpretation, and lubrication excellence programs.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ExxonMobil Australia (Mobil): ExxonMobil distributes Mobil-branded premium lubricants in Australia with strong OEM approvals and a major presence in mining and heavy-duty segments. Directly competes with ILD/Sinopec in the same product categories and customer types.
• BP Australia: BP Australia is a major oil major with a Castrol lubricants division serving mining, industrial, and automotive customers across Australia. Competes with ILD as a tier-one incumbent with deeper marketing budgets and broader product portfolios.
• TotalEnergies Australia: TotalEnergies operates in Australia as a major oil major with a lubricants portfolio serving industrial, mining, and automotive customers. Comparable to ILD as a tier-one global lubricant competitor with a broader energy portfolio.
• Shell Australia: Shell is a major oil major with a comprehensive Australian lubricants business including Rimula, Rotella, and Pennzoil brands. Competes with ILD across automotive, transport, and mining lubricant segments as a tier-one incumbent.
• Viva Energy: Viva Energy is one of Australia's largest fuel and lubricant companies (former Shell licensee, operates Liberty Oil) with nationwide retail, commercial, and industrial lubricant distribution. Comparable as a major Australian lubricant distributor with broader fuel retail operations.
• Ampol (formerly Caltex Australia): Ampol is a major Australian fuel and lubricant company (formerly Caltex Australia) with nationwide distribution and significant mining and commercial lubricant business. Comparable to ILD as a major Australian lubricant distributor, though with broader retail fuel operations.

Direct peers

• Lubrication Engineers: Lubrication Engineers is a US-based specialty industrial lubricant manufacturer focused on heavy-duty and reliability-driven applications, including mining and industrial customers. Comparable to ILD as an independent specialist with strong technical service and reliability-driven lubrication programs.
• Fuchs Lubricants Australasia: Fuchs is the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturer with a significant Australian subsidiary that distributes a broad industrial and automotive lubricant range, including mining and heavy-duty grades. Directly comparable to ILD as an independent, full-range lubricant specialist with mining and industrial customers.
• Castrol Australia: Castrol is BP's premium lubricant brand with a strong Australian presence in mining, transport, and industrial lubricants. Competes head-to-head with ILD/Sinopec in the same end-markets with comparable product categories and OEM approvals.
• Gulf Western Oil: Gulf Western Oil is an Australian-owned independent lubricant blender and distributor supplying automotive, industrial, mining, and agricultural customers. Closely comparable to ILD as a homegrown Australian independent with a similar vertical product portfolio and customer mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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