Oiling the industry with Witham Group
Formed in 1921, Witham Group manufactures a portfolio of engine lubricants, transmission and gear oils, hydraulic lubricants, brake fluids and greases for the CV, plant and off-road sectors – as well as an environmentally sensitive range, industrial paints, workshop and cleaning solutions, anti-freeze and coolants.
From commercial lorry fleets to road laying equipment, coaches and buses to vans, cranes, forklifts and excavation machinery, says Witham, lubricants and greases play a huge role in ensuring valuable equipment and vehicles keep running smoothly to avoid corrosion and breakdown.
The firm cites its use of the highest quality raw materials, and its products meet both the latest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements and industry specifications.
The company has also been granted a Royal Warrant for products and services provided to the Royal Estates.
“It’s all about quality and value,” said Witham Group’s managing director, Nigel Bottom.
“By knowing what your vehicle needs, are and what fleet you have, we can help rationalise your lubricants to keep machinery performing longer and importantly costs down.
“Whatever the type of vehicles, and whatever extreme pressured working conditions they operate in, we have the expertise and product range to help save time and money, whilst ensuring maximum performance.”
Offering free lubricant surveys and providing free bulk oil storage tanks, Witham claims to offer reliable quality products for every part of a machine, coupled with a friendly face or voice at the end of the line.
“Our whole ethos is to serve the customer with what will truly help keep their world turning better,” said Nigel.
The company emphasises its commitment to service and the environment, from next-day delivery to carbon neutral blended products and recycled packaging.
“Modern technology is playing a massive part in machinery performance and lubricants can now help, reduce CO2 emissions, improve fuel economy saving thousands of pounds a year,” Nigel continued.
“Using the right oils for the right machine the latest anti-wear and anti-corrosion technology, mean engine oils and other lubricants make a real difference to machinery efficiency and performance these days.”
Now with a growing range of environmentally sensitive biodegradable oils and greases, Witham reports that its offering in the wider marketplace is gaining national recognition, winning awards for its unique carbon neutral blended process, and oil storage solutions.
In addition, it supplies many machinery dealerships and distributions with bespoke designed own-label lubricant products and provides lubricant training, technical support and personal visits to thousands of customers across the UK.
To complement its extensive lubricant portfolio, the business offers a wide range of industrial paints and coatings for vehicles, equipment, buildings, fencing, line marking and decoration – in addition to a wide range of vehicle and personal hand cleaning products, rust prevention and workshop products such as spill kits, absorbent granules, anti-freeze and coolants.
“Customers want reliability and expertise from a company they can trust,” Nigel added.
“Too often people are let down with supply and deliveries, when they need them most. It’s crucial to understand the customer’s business and help them all the way. We have been doing this for over a hundred years and our business has been built on its reputation and service and still is today.”
