As a global leader in lubricant additive manufacturing, UKLA Member ADIPRO understands that its responsibility stretches well beyond industry leadership and customer satisfaction. Its identity, vision and values are rooted in a long-term want for a greener and more sustainable planet, with a commitment to a carbon net zero goal by 2040.
Read moreUKLA is pleased to welcome Otodata, M&I Materials and APSCO International as its newest member companies.
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Esterchem is a UK-based, family-owned manufacturer specialising in the production of esters for a wide range of applications, including lubricants and beyond. Founded in 1998 and based in Leek, Esterchem operates a facility that adheres to ISO standards, supporting customers around
the world.
UKLA regrets to announce the passing of Edward ‘Eddie’ Hateley, former UEIL President, in December 2024.
Born in May 1935, Eddie (a long-term resident of Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands) was a Director of Birmingham-based Edgar Vaughan & Company Ltd, latterly Houghton Vaughan PLC.
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Join us and Keynote Speaker Nick Harris (Basestock Sales Director EMEA, ExxonMobil) at the Lube Media Roadmap for the European Lubricants Industry Conference, to discuss the key trends in, and challenges facing, the European Lubricants industry, and how these challenges can be addressed. Book your place today!
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ACEA has published a 2024 edition of the ACEA Oil Sequences for Heavy-Duty Engines. The new sequences address engine developments driven by regulatory and performance needs, complemented by necessary test maintenance requirements. According to European legislation, emissions from most new trucks must be 15% lower by 2025 and 30% lower by 2030. The 2024 sequences… Read more »
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UKLA is pleased to welcome the appointments of Sinéad Adamski, Executive Sales Director at Infineum, and David Cooper, European Product and Portfolio Manager at Moove, to the UKLA board.
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UKLA is pleased to welcome MPM International Oil Company as its newest member. MPM was established in the Netherlands and has remained a true specialist in lubricants and liquids for over 25 years. Since that moment, they have had a great journey in creating growth and excellence together with their global customers, suppliers and outstanding staff.
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UKLA is pleased to welcome Solventis as its newest member.
Solventis Solutions Ltd (SSL) based in Surrey, is a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of
high-quality products and services including lubricants, coolants, AdBlue® and screenwash.
Certas Lubricant Solutions has announced the retirement of Steve Mayo; a distinguished leader whose career in the lubricants industry has spanned over three decades. Steve’s retirement marks the end of an era, highlighting a journey of dedication, innovation, and significant contributions to the field.
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Duckhams, the original British motor oil since 1899, is pleased to welcome incumbent UKLA President Mike Bewsey as its new CEO. With many years of experience managing multi-national lubricant brands, Mike has been appointed to lead the company through its next stage of global operations.
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The United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) Metalworking Fluid Product Stewardship Group (MWFPSG) is proud to announce the launch of industry-leading videos based on the UKLA/HSE Good Practice Guidance for Managing Metalworking Fluids (MWFs).
Produced in partnership with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), with the support of The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, the videos have been developed for the industry by the industry. There are ten short stand-alone videos, to support and encourage greater compliance in the safe management of metalworking fluids.
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UKLA is pleased to welcome VBASE® Oil Company as its newest member.
Built on sustainable and circular practices, VBASE® Oil Company produces high performance, proprietary synthetic ester base oils that minimise impact on the environment. This is accomplished with a focus on sustainability in production, use, and at the end of the lifecycle.
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We are sad to announce that David Neadle, former UKLA President (2003-2005), sadly passed away on 1st January 2023.
David was a UKLA Board Member 1994-2009 and Chairman of the Metalworking Fluid Product Stewardship group until 2011. He was a founder member in 1968 of the British Lubricant Federation which subsequently merged in 2005 with the UK Delegation to UEIL to become the UKLA which we know today.
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UKLA is pleased to welcome Nelson Brothers as its newest member.
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UKLA is pleased to welcome Ingevity as its newest member.
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