Manpower Efficient Performance Brilliant
With more than 40 years of experience and relying on efficient and
skilled human resources, Behran Oil Co. has been operating in Iran as one of the largest
manufacturers of industrial lubricants, engine oils and petroleum waxes, using the most
advanced equipment. “Behran owes all its accomplishments to its human
resources,” believes managing director Ahmad Mohammadi Bousari. Here is Behran in
greater detail:
Going on Stream: Behran Oil Co. started its operations as a
private joint venture enterprise under license of Esso multinational company affiliated to
Exxon. At early stages, the company produced engine oils by blending imported additives to
base oil which was supplied by Abadan Refinery. In 1966, it set up an oil refinery with an
annual capacity of 30,000 tons. In 1967, the refinery went on stream with an annual
production capacity of 30 million liters of base oil. By 1977, the capacity rose to 60
million liters and by 1984 to 100,000 tons per year. In 1967, the company’s name was
changed to Behran Oil Co. with the name “Behran” constituting part of the
trademark. Five years later, the establishment of a 3000-ton low-oil paraffin wax unit at
the company’s refinery was a major step toward preventing the waste of human
resources and increasing the country’s foreign exchange revenues.
| Efficient
human resources, broad diversity of products and a reliable brand are some of the assets
that encourage Behran to target greater development |
• In 2000,
Behran sales stood around 130 million liters, showing a 3.5% rise compared to 1999.
• Exports
hit $5.5 million, increasing by 9% with respect to the annual budget.
• Base oil
production increased by 5% reaching 98027 cubic meters.
• 10 new
products (industrial and engine oils) have been produced with improved quality.
• Berhran
products have been confirmed by major international automobile manufacturers such as
Daimler-Chrysler and reputable automatic transmission manufacturers such as ZF and Foith.
• For the
first time, semi-synthetic engine oil was offered on the market by a local manufacturer.
• Also for
the first time, Behran antifreeze was exported to Italy in 2000.
• Marine
lubricants were successfully offered in 2000 in collaboration with TotalFinaElf.
• Implementation of ISO 9002 quality standard system continued
successfully and preparations have been made for certification to ISO 14000.
Projects in Future
• Partnership
with TotalFinaElf for setting up a 50-50 joint venture company for the production of
lubricants
• A project
for production of additives
• A project
for production of lubricants through hydrocracking
• A project for setting up blending units across Iran
Products
Over 10 types of engine oil, 5 types of
gear oil for automobiles, over 80 types of industrial oils, special oils for rolling,
smelting and metal processing plants, greases, antifreeze, paraffin waxes, etc. |
