Production fluid specialists Houghton plc have appointed GB Lubricants as an authorised distributor in the North of England.
The companies will work together to develop sales of metalworking fluids, neat cutting oils, quenching fluids, rust preventatives, fire resistant hydraulic fluids, metal cleaners, surface treatment products and other associated products and services.
Steve Mayo Sales & Marketing Director of Houghton plc commented, “Our strategy to provide customers with access to Houghton high performance products via a network of specialist distributors will further benefit from the relationship with GB Lubricants who bring a wealth of experience and understanding of production lubricants.”
The commitment of the two parties is re-enforced with the appointment of a specialist dedicated to business development in the region.
GB Lubricants Sales Director Colin Baker confirmed that the partnership with Houghton brings a range of leading edge products & services, which when combined with our own lubricants experience will enable us to offer a level expertise rarely available in the traditional distribution market.
Houghton is one of the world’s largest suppliers of specialist industrial metalworking fluids and fluid management services. The head office of Houghton UK Plc in Manchester includes extensive production facilities and a state of the art research and technical service laboratory.
GB Lubricants established in 1877 is a privately owned organization, which owns 2 subsidiary trading companies, GB Lubricants and GB Fuels. GB Lubricants is engaged in the manufacture and supply of a range of lubricants and greases for the automotive, agricultural, forestry, marine and engineering sectors.
For more information please contact:
Steve Mayo
Sales & Marketing Director
Houghton Plc
Beacon Road
Trafford Park
Manchester
M17 1AF
Colin Baker
Sales Director
GB Lubricants Limited
Albany Road
Gateshead
NE 8 3BP |
