Our Story
History
A Family-Owned International Brand
Brit-Lube was formed to provide British made alternatives to common International Specialist Lubricants Brands. Our founder Gavin Armitage having previously worked for a European Specialist Lubricants Company noted that there was space for a British owned Company in the Industry Sector. Brit-Lube fills this void often offering Chemically Identical, Cost-Effective alternatives to leading International Brands. The Brit-Lube Specialist Lubricants brand offer Quality Products, a First-Class Service, and Value for Money. We continue to satisfy customers' requirements by ensuring that we stay at the forefront of Product Development, Innovation, and the latest advances in Lubrication Technology.
Deep Roots in Petrochemicals
The Armitage family has a well-established history in petrochemicals and engineering stemming many decades. Our father and grandfather spent all their working lives at Ciba Geigy Specialist Chemicals, Trafford Park, Manchester. Ciba Geigy were pioneers in advancing base oil technology, developing specialists' fluids for lubricants, hydraulic additives and flame retardants. Today, Brit-Lube still purchases raw materials from a business formed by a colleague of our Fathers at Ciba Geigy.
Engineering Excellence
Ciba Geigy famously manufactured the hydraulic fluids for Concorde. Brit-Lube and related brands are the product of three generations of specialist lubricant chemistry and expertise!
The Journey Begins
Our Founders life in Specialist Chemical Began in 1998. Having recently left University with a Degree in Business & Marketing, he left a Managerial Role with an International Engineering Company to work for an Established European Specialist Lubricants Company. This was his first job in Chemical Sales and was fantastic experience, working with individuals who were great Salespeople and Knowledgeable Chemists. As his Product Knowledge & Industry Experience Increased, he recognised that there was an opening for a British Owned Specialist Lubricant Company. Therefore, he seized the opportunity and the journey began.
Brit-Lube® is Founded
Brit-Lube® Specialist Lubricants was founded in December 2000. Brit-Lube began by formulating a small range of specialist maintenance lubricants fortified with friction reducing solids additives. The emphasis was on achieving 'Proven and Measurable Cost Savings' through targeted lubrication. This was often application specific, with materials tended to be sold in small volumes and pack sizes.
Continuous Product Development
As our reputation grew so did our passion for new product development. We have continued to stay at the forefront of advances in lubrication technology. Our product range today is vast compared to our initial range and we continue to formulate products using the most advanced materials available.
A Family-Owned International Brand
Today the business has developed considerably from our origins supplying manufacturing facilities predominantly in the North West of England. We supply manufacturing plants throughout the whole of the UK and overseas. We have a large diverse network of resellers including multi-national engineering supply companies, family owned independent companies like ourselves, and have over 20 overseas distributors servicing almost every continent.
Our Commitment
What Drives Us Forward
Our continued success lies in our commitment to quality & continuous improvement, technical expertise, the development of market leading products and of course fair pricing. We have the flexibility to adapt quickly to customer requirements, changes in technology, legislation etc. We promise to continue to offer a world class service, superior performing products and unrivalled customer service & after sales support.
Trust Brit-Lube Specialist Lubricants
A Family owned International Brand!
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