Issue 1 - Spring 2015

Ambassador Distributorship deal signed with Castrol

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We have been a Castrol distributor since 1979, forging a strong working relationship for 36 years. The constant research and development by Castrol, has enabled us to provide our customers with the most up-to-date products available in the market.

The status we have been awarded is in recognition to our commitment to the Castrol business and dedication to the brand. We have seen continual growth of Castrol and BP sales over the years (following BP’s acquisition of Castrol

in 2000), and this is testament to the continual superior quality of the product range and our dedication to the follow BP’s guidelines and ethics.

Ambassador Distributorship Contract signed with Castrol

Broughton Lubricants are extremely proud to announce a 5 year deal with Castrol as an Ambassador Distributor. We are Castrol’s largest specialist industrial distributor in the UK, and the only joint UK industrial and automotive distributor.

FEATURE

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One of the new sectors we will be working with are the independent auto workshops. Assistance will be provided with the provision of branded point of sale products along with a range of Castrol merchandise. This will help convey a quality image and enhance the integrity of the services provided and products used.

The Castrol heavy duty range includes engine oils, automatic and manual transmission fluids, plus a range of products suitable for off-road vehicles. Broughton Lubricants can carry out a full audit on vehicle fleets. Whether you run a mixed fleet with varying ages and mileage or a standardised fleet, a full report can be provided and recommendations made.

Vehicle running life can be enhanced with Castrol, as well as making long-term savings on your fleet.

“We are delighted to announce that Broughton Lubricants are now authorised distributors of the Castrol Automotive product range. This makes us the only UK Ambassador Distributor for both the industrial and automotive product ranges.”

• Passenger cars

• Classic cars

• Haulage and transport

• Construction and plant

• Agriculture

PHOTO: The team at Broughton Lubricants receiving their Ambassadorship award - from L to R - Mark McCaffrey (Finance Director), Samantha Jenkins (Marketing Manager), Ian Broughton (Lubricants Director), David Hodge (Managing Director), Mark Powell (Sales Manager), Simon Rayner (Technical Sales Engineer), William Scott (Technical Sales Engineer).

For further information on the vast range of products now available from us visit www.broughtonlubricants.co.uk

Or call:

03300 555655 for industrial enquiries

03300 555109 for automotive enquiries

In addition to the industrial products, our range will now include oils for:

FRONT COVER PHOTO - Peter Zonneveld, European Industrial Sales Director, Castrol presenting to David Hodge, Managing Director, Broughton Lubricants.

David Hodge - Managing Director, Broughton Lubricants

Castrol offers next generation of Alusol - SL51 XBB & Alusol RAL BF

Features:

• Boron free (Alusol RAL BF)

• Boron and formaldehyde Free (Alusol SL51 XBB)

• Extended lubricity package

• No additional additives required

Benefits:

• Extended sump life through bio-stability

• Improved surface finish

• Reduced tool wear

• Improved operated environment

• Low maintenance

Boron and Biocide Free Soluble Cutting Fluids

Boric acid is listed as a Substance with Very High Concern (SVHC). Formaldehyde will be reclassified this year, and regarding the biocide directive, there are already concerns for the future of formaldehyde.

Used as additives to control the growth of Bacteria and Fungus, Boron and Formaldehyde have been important components within metalworking fluids. Therefore when deciding to opt for biocide free, it is important that no performance is sacrificed.

Castrol Alusol products have been designed using the latest technology to maintain the bio-stability and cutting performance of even the best metalworking fluids.

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The benefits from using the correct and best quality lubricant on a machine are invaluable. Although cost can initially be slightly more expensive, the long term benefits and savings will soon outweigh this.

Machine lubrication can serve two purposes, although many people only really consider one – enabling the equipment to carry out its duties as required. However, using a good quality lubricant will serve a second purpose; to increase the longevity of a machine and save you money in the process.

Tests in 6 EU countries, have confirmed the key improvements.

Within the Alusol range, there are Boron free products which offer a solution, whilst maintaining the exceptional performance you expect from a Castrol product.

Save money with Lubrication

The benefits of machine lubrication, with a good quality lubricant will;

• Reduce wear and tear on the machinery and parts

• Reduce costs of replacement components

• Reduce costly downtime on the production line replacing worn parts

• Increase productivity on the production line and reduce costly downtime from failures on the production line

• Lubricant changes required less frequently;

• reducing unproductive production line downtime

• negating the personnel requirement to carry out the procedure

• less oil changes = less oil being consumed

Speak to one of our Technical Sales Engineers today and find out how switching to Castrol could make you savings on your production line.

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GHS refers to the United Nations (UN) Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. It will harmonize the different laws in countries throughout the world and will introduce new pictograms, hazard determination and safety information.

The classification of a product may change i.e. from non-hazardous to hazardous or vice versa, this is not due to a reformulation but due to new criteria in the GHS regulation.

What is GHS?

Although the rules require changes in Europe, US and Brazil, Castrol are applying the changes globally on a rolling basis, ensuring our customers can operate in line with the latest safety & compliance standards.

Q: The label looks more hazardous now - has anything changed? A: No. The GHS system of classification, hazard and precautionary statements is designed to give you more information about the products that you are using. Under GHS some products are now labelled more hazardous, however equally it is true that some are now labelled less hazardous.

Q: Do I need to handle these products differently? A: The handling of the products must follow the guidance provided within the updated SDS. In some cases this will be different, but in most cases this will be the same.

Q: Are product formulations changing? A: No. While you may see some changes to one or more of the SDS, label, product brand or product name, the product you use and trust will remain unchanged. Should any changes to the formulation occur for any related or unrelated reason you will be informed in the usual manner.

Q: Are approvals affected? A: No. Castrol is checking every approval currently in place to ensure that the approval is unaffected as a result of changes to one or more of the SDS, label, product brand or product name. We will take any required actions to maintain existing approvals.

The orange hazard warning symbols used under current legislation will be superseded by a series of 9 GHS pictograms within a red diamond. Manufacturers of products must change the pictograms and hazard statements by the country deadline. Until that date, a transitional period is in operation with both systems recognised, this is to allow a gradual change to the new GHS requirements.

• Labels & SDS’s will also include standardised hazard statements, which are phrases and alpha numerical codes to convey advice regarding handling.

We will be talking to customers over the next few months to convert products from BP to the Castrol branded version.

All previous BP grades which have been discontinued are all still listed on our website. There will either be a direct equivalent given or the next

best alternative provided. If you have any product queries then please contact our sales team on - 03300 555655.

BP Products ConsolidationPrior to the BP takeover of Castrol, they sold a full range of lubricants into the UK market. There has been a gradual process of BP products being discontinued to be replaced by Castrol products with identical formulations. The latest product rationalisation will see the deletion of the remaining BP products still being sold in the UK.

Focus on.… Technical

Sales Engineers

Meet the Team….Our team of specialists are based across the UK, and are ideally suited to address any technical queries or issues, as well as being available to make site visits when required. Coupled with this in-house knowledge, there is the back-up and support of BP & Castrol’s technical department, R&D and laboratory facilities.

Mark joined the team in January 2012 as our South West Sales Engineer and now heads up the UK sales team. Mark has over 10 years experience in sales of oils and lubricants.Mark is a keen skier and enjoys his winter breaks on the piste.

Mark Powell - (Technical Sales Manager)

John joined in July 2009 with a wealth of experience in the sale of oils and lubricants when we acquired the Merseyside based lubricant company, Ormskirk Oils. John is a keen motorcyclist and enjoys fixing up bikes in his garage.

John Williams - (Technical Sales Engineer)

Bill joined the company at beginning of 2014 and is our sales engineer for Scotland. Bill’s experience covers - manufacturing, oil gas, power generation, and precision engineering. Bill is an active golfer and is very proud of his two recent holes in one’s.

William Scott - (Technical Sales Engineer)

Simon joined us in November 2014 and covers the north of England. His experience is from a market leading manufacturer of metal decorating and coating equipment.Simon is an avid football fan, and a keen Newcastle United supporter.

Simon Rayner - (Technical Sales Engineer)

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