Total Lubricants reveals plans to invest in UK plant expansion

Total Lubricants anniversary 13082020
Total Lubricants anniversary 13082020

Total Lubricants is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its blending plant in Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire by developing and expanding the site.

The development plan includes the purchase of four acres of land adjacent to the plant, which will enable Total Lubricants’ blending plant to develop and upgrade the site, review its warehousing operations and enhance the blending process.

Planning permission has been granted and work is due to commence in 2021.

The ambitious plan includes developments using renewable energies and optimisation that will modernise the manufacturing process and increase the efficiency of the site.

Total Lubricants’ Blending Plant in Ferrybridge currently employs 90 staff.

The company is thought to be the only integrated oil company which still manufactures lubricants in the UK, and offers a complete range of engine oils, transmission and hydraulic oils, greases, and coolants.

Anna Whitehouse, VP of operations, Western Europe at Total Group, said: “It has been a privilege for me to be part of the 50-year history of Total Lubricants in UK. Everyone concerned can be proud of the past and confident for the future, knowing that the business can, has always, and will continue to adapt in line with market changes.”

John Ryder, general manager of the blending plant in Ferrybridge, said: “As the only major energy company to still have a blending operation in the UK, we are in a strong position for the future due to the proximity to our customer base. The investment underlines our commitment to the Yorkshire region and the UK market, and we are pleased to make this announcement on the 50th anniversary of blending at Ferrybridge.”

Blending in the UK since 1970, when Total purchased the grease plant from TH Newsome, Total Lubricants is recognised as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of advanced lubricants, operating in over 130 countries worldwide and selling over two billion litres of product each year.

The firm has specific expertise in metalworking, the iron and steel sector, chemicals, energy, automotive, mines, and the food processing industry.

Total Lubricants www.total.co.uk

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