In 2025, Statewide Oil proudly marks its 40th anniversary, a significant milestone in Australia’s lubrication industry. This year, we not only celebrate our birthday but also the history with the Mobil brand, as Statewide Oil is the oldest authorised Mobil lubricants distributor in Australia.
Founded in 1985 by R.C.(Bob) Pearson under the name Perkal Pty Ltd, Statewide Oil was born from a strategic partnership, following the exchange of fuel assets between Mobil and BP. Mobil needed a distributor for its lubricant business in Western Australia and thus how our company began its mission to provide high-quality oil and lubrication solutions. With 40 years of experience and expertise, we deliver world-class lubricants, storage and dispensing equipment, and exceptional service from bulk and packaged deliveries to in-house customer service and technical support.
Over the past 4 decades, we have witnessed remarkable technological advancements, improved performance standards, and other significant changes in the Australian lubrication market. Statewide Oil has grown to one of the largest lubricant distributors in the Asia Pacific region, delivering our products and services across Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania. With deep roots in Australia’s lubricant supply industry, Statewide Oil remains a family owned and operated business, with Bob Pearson as Chairman and his son Todd Pearson, as Managing Director.
Since 1985: Welshpool – our first depot in Australia
40 years ago, the Welshpool depot in Perth marked the beginning of Statewide Oil Distributors in Western Australia. Back in 1985, we operated from a portable office, sharing half of the current warehouse space, while our stock arrived by rail. On one memorable occasion, we even chartered a passenger train to take us on a scenic Mobil journey.
Statewide Oil Welshpool Depot in Perth, Western Australia
Since 1985: Kalgoorlie – our second depot in Western Australia
Kalgoorlie Depot serves as our second depot in Western Australia, featuring over 250,000 litres of bulk engine oil storage and 1 million litres of fuel storage. Statewide Oil is a dedicated oil and lubricants distributor, but we also lease the fuel facility to fuel distributors.
Statewide Oil Kalgoorlie Depot, Western Australia
Since 2003: Full ownership of Welshpool and Kalgoorlie depots
We had held a 50% stake in Welshpool and Kalgoorlie depots since 1985, and in 2003, we acquired full ownership of both depots, assets, and stock. Our team includes dedicated administration, engineering, sales, and logistics staff. We operate company-owned bulk tankers and package trucks, ensuring fast and efficient lubricant supply. Additionally, we offer lubricant storage and dispensing solutions. Our in-house bulk grease filling machines are a crucial hub for bulk grease supply to the mining sector in Australia.
Statewide Oil Welshpool and Kalgoorlie Depots, Western Australia
Since 2007: Establishment of Roto Oil in Adelaide, South Australia
18 years ago, Perkal Pty Ltd started Roto Oil company in Adelaide, South Australia. In 2007, the Pearson family purchased new premises from Doser Transport, transforming them into Statewide Oil’s modern depot at Wingfield. This facility is equipped for the efficient storage and distribution of a wide range of bulk and packaged products. It also includes our bulk grease filling machine.
Statewide Oil Wingfield Depot in Adelaide, South Australia
Since 2018: Southern Cross Lubes purchase in Victoria
In November 2018, Perkal Pty Ltd acquired Southern Cross Lubes, another Mobil distributor based in Altona, Melbourne, on the East Coast of Australia.
Since 2020: Derrimut, Victoria – our largest warehouse in Australia
In 2020, Perkal made a significant investment purchasing land in Derrimut, Victoria and constructing a depot with our largest warehouse in Australia, providing all the East Coast distribution, administration, and technical services. This facility now has state-of-the-art oil drum filling equipment and a newly commissioned grease cartridge filling machine.
Statewide Oil Derrimut Depot in Melbourne, Victoria
Since 2025: Opening of a new Statewide Oil depot in St. Marys, Sydney, New South Wales
The Statewide Oil history of lubrication continues to expand into new horizons. In 2025, as we celebrate our 40th birthday, we are excited to announce the opening of a new depot in Sydney, New South Wales.
We are trusted by a diverse range of Australia’s business and industry sectors, including agriculture, automotive workshops and dealerships, drilling, earthmoving, energy (including wind), forestry, marine, manufacturing, transport, mining and quarrying. Since 1985, our team has been dedicated to building long-term relationships and supporting our clients and partners every step of the way. Statewide Oil is more than a lube oil supplier – we are your local oil and lubrication experts you can trust. If you are looking for a place where to buy Mobil oil products, such as Mobil 1, Mobil Delvac, Mobil Super, Mobil SHC, Mobil Grease, contact us today.