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Introducing Metalife™
Introducing Metalife™ the latest innovation in bearing grease for the wood panel industry. Metalife™ is our new range of high-temperature greases for roller bearings in the continuous wood panel press
10 January, 2025Spreading Christmas Cheer: Metalube’s Charitable Contributions This Festive Season
This Christmas season, Metalube has once again demonstrated our commitment to offering support to the local community by partnering with several charities to spread joy and help those in need. While M
17 December, 2024Metalube Places Second in Insider’s Scale Up 75
Metalube was honoured to place joint second in Business Insider’s Scale-up 75. a list of the highest growth potential companies currently operating in the UK. Recognised for our global business
12 December, 2024Metalube to exhibit at this year’s wire China 2024 event
UK-based industrial lubricant manufacturer, Metalube, is set to participate in one of the most significant wire and tube industry events in Asia: wire China 2024, held in Shanghai this September. As t
20 August, 2024Metalube exhibiting at Paris Session CIGRE 2024
Metalube is thrilled to announce Metalube’s participation at Paris Session 2024 Cigre Technical Exhibition. CIGRE is the premier event for innovation and technology in the power systems industry
07 August, 2024Metalube Hosts Global Team for Annual Technical Services Review
Metalube are thrilled to announce the successful hosting of its worldwide team for the annual technical services review. This pivotal event, held at our UK headquarters in Irlam Manchester underscores
12 June, 2024Metalube conducts technical services training at Ducab – Dubai Cable Company
Providing a truly worldwide service Metalube’s technical services team, hosts a successful technical services seminars in Dubai. Led by our Global Technical Services Manager Emma Pates our
09 June, 2024wire Düsseldorf 2024 with Metalube
The wait is almost over… wire Düsseldorf 2024 is just a week away! Our team is counting down the days as we prepare for our biggest show yet. We can’t wait to show off our latest innovatio
08 April, 2024A Hat Trick as Metalube is presented the King’s Award for Enterprise
Metalube is immensely proud to announce a significant milestone in our journey of excellence and innovation. On the 27th of March, 2024, we had the honour of hosting The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Man
28 March, 2024Metalube attends the IWMA Industry Networking Lunch in February
Metalube were honoured to attend the IWMA Industry Networking Lunch in February. The event was an incredible opportunity to reconnect with some of our industry peers and to discuss all the latest deve
19 March, 2024Metalube to exhibit at wire Düsseldorf 2024
wire Düsseldorf 2024 Metalube is excited to announce our participation at wire Düsseldorf 2024. Where we will be showcasing our latest innovations and leading wire and OCG technologies. With our leg
15 February, 2024Metalube™ Advocates for Sustainable Manufacturing
Metalube™, a leading global lubricant manufacturer, continues its unwavering commitment to sustainability by championing eco-conscious practices and advocating for a greener future. The company’
18 January, 2024Metalube™ Attains Gold EcoVadis Award Earning Top Recognition for Sustainable Practices
Metalube proudly announces its achievement of the Gold Status from EcoVadis, a distinguished third-party sustainability rating organisation. This prestigious designation places Metalube™ among the top
07 December, 2023Announcement: Colin Jones Takes Stewardship of Metalube Private Label
Colin Jones Takes Stewardship: A New Chapter for Metalube Private Label” We are pleased to announce Commercial Manager, Colin Jones, has taken stewardship of Metalube Private Label (formerly kno
25 September, 2023Albert Molloy: Celebrating 30 Years at Metalube
Metalube is proud to celebrate the remarkable 30-year journey of Albert Molloy, Global Product Manager for OCG & Non-Ferrous Drawing Lubricants. As an integral part of the Metalube family, Albert&
13 September, 2023Metalube™ to Showcase Cutting-Edge Wire and Tube Lubricants at Cable & Wire Fair India 2023
Metalube is excited to announce its active participation in the much-anticipated Cable & Wire Fair India 2023. The event is set to take place from October 6th to 8th at the Pragati Maidan Exhibiti
31 August, 2023Metalube™ to Showcase Innovative Wire and Cable Lubricant Solutions at WIRE SE Asia 2023 in Bangkok
Metalube™ to Showcase Innovative Wire and Cable Lubricant Solutions at WIRE SE Asia 2023 in Bangkok Metalube, a leading global producer of wire and cable lubricants, is excited to announce its partici
31 July, 2023Metalube™ to Debut at Wire Middle East Africa 2023 to Showcase Full Range of High-Performance Wire Drawing Lubricants and Protective Greases for Overhead Line Conductors
Metalube™ to Debut at Wire Middle East Africa 2023 to Showcase Full Range of High-Performance Wire Drawing Lubricants and Protective Greases for Overhead Line Conductors Metalube, a leading global man
26 July, 2023Metalube Wins Prize for Sustainability at Salford Business Awards
Metalube Group is thrilled to announce its Runner Up win at the Salford Business Awards for Sustainability. The award recognizes their strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable
19 June, 2023Metalube Awarded The King’s Award
Metalube Group (incorporating lubricant brands Metalube, Molyslip and Vapor-Tek) is proud to announce today that it has received The King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2023 – the U
20 April, 2023Metalube Welcomes Andy Lewis as Commercial Manager Wire & Tube
Leading industrial lubricants manufacturer Metalube has appointed Andy Lewis as Commercial Manager – wire & tube. Andy is a well-known figure across the industry and comes to Metalube from the In
20 April, 2023Metalube To Exhibit At Interwire 2023 To Showcase Full Range Of High-Performance Wire Drawing Lubricants
Leading international lubricant manufacturer, METALUBE will showcase its full range of high performance, non-ferrous copper, and aluminium wire drawing lubricants at this year’s INTERWIRE being held i
03 April, 2023METALUBE Senior Development Chemist Receives Industry Nomination
Leading lubricant manufacturer METALUBE, is delighted to announce that its Senior Development Chemist of High-Temperature Applications, Emma Pates, is a finalist for the Chemicals Northwest Young tale
16 February, 2023METALUBE Plays Part in Powering the Future, Sees Global Growth in Wire Drawing and Cable Markets
METALUBE is witnessing significant demand in the power transmission and distribution markets that looks set to continue over the next few years. The global demand in the wire and cable industry is ex
09 January, 2023METALUBE Helps Spread Christmas Joy with Annual Toy Drive
METALUBE, the Manchester-based manufacturer of industrial lubricants, has partnered with its employees for its annual Holiday toy drive. Together, with sister companies Molyslip and Vapor-Tek, the com
14 December, 2022METALUBE Empolyees Raise £2,854 for Movember Charity
METALUBE staff participated in the global charity event, Movember, raising £2,854 and awareness for men’s health issues. To support the team and the cause this year, METALUBE directors pledged to matc
08 December, 2022METALUBE 2022 Holiday Opening Hours
From everyone at METALUBE, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. Please note that our UK offices will be closed from the 24th of December 2022 and will reopen on January 3rd, 20
06 December, 2022Wood Panel Manufactures Embrace New Lubricant Technology from METALUBE
Metachain™ a range of fully synthetic, high-temperature chain oils created for wood-based panel presses by lubricant leader METALUBE, is taking the wood panel industry by storm. In recent months, the
15 November, 2022METALUBE to Exhibit at WIRE India
Leading global lubricants specialist, METALUBE will be showcasing some of its latest innovations in lubrication technology, from its stand D55 at Wire India, being held in Mumbai from the 23rd –
07 November, 2022Metachain™ Receives OEM Approval from Conveyor Manufacturer Wevin
Metalube has recently received original equipment manufacturer approvals (OEM) from Wevin – a leading India based manufacturer of material handling machinery. Wevin has approved the use of Metalube’s
21 September, 2022METALUBE Closed 19th of September, In Memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II
We join our nation in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For over 70 years the Queen reigned with unwavering dedication and grace, and we are eternally grateful for her lifetime o
15 September, 2022METALUBE’s Market Leading Overhead Conductor Grease Offers Unrivalled Corrosion Protection for Conductors
Corrosion protection is an extremely important criterion for Metallic products and their composite parts, especially where environmental accelerators enter the corrosion equation and when extended con
22 August, 2022Metalube to Exhibit at WIRE Southeast Asia
Leading global lubricant manufacturer Metalube, will exhibit from Stand B17 at this year’s WIRE Southeast Asia being held in Bangkok from 5th – 7th October 2022. Metalube will be joined by regio
16 August, 2022Metalube Selected to Present Technical White Paper at 12th European Wood Based Panel Symposium
Metalube Senior Development Chemist, Emma Pates, has been invited to present a paper on wood panel press lubricants. In her presentation, Ms Pates will examine the specific challenges of todays advanc
08 August, 2022Metalube Plants Trees in Further Commitment to Carbon Neutral Policy
Metalube has once again committed to carbon neutrality by planting over 1,000 trees in North Yorkshire, UK. The company first started its carbon neutral policy in 2019 and has since then implemented a
26 July, 2022METALUBE Exhibits at CIGRE 2022
METALUBE will be exhibiting its range of OCG™ grease from its stand S108 at CIGRE in Paris from 28 August to 02 September 2022. The show is one of the world’s premier Power System Events. METALUBE is
20 July, 2022The Tissue Test: An easy and effective way to check the performance of your lubricant
With today’s wood panel presses running hotter and faster, it is more important than ever to ensure the adequate lubrication of the steel belts in operation on continuous panel presses such as Dieffen
12 July, 2022METALUBE Creates Partnership with Salford Women’s Aid
METALUBE parent company, The METALUBE Group, has created a partnership with local charity, Salford Women’s Aid and recently donated televisions, gaming systems, rehoming packs, and a power washer. Sal
30 June, 2022METALUBE Partners with INSERCO at ForMóbile Brazil
METALUBE, will join forces with partner INSERCO Industrie Service GmbH (Inserco) and exhibit for the first time its full range of chain oils designed for use on wood panel presses at ForMóbile –
21 June, 2022Metalube Ships to its 100th Country
Leading industrial lubricant specialist, Metalube has shipped a container of aluminium wire drawing lubricant, Alumol 195, to Azerbaijan, making it the 100th country on its export list. Established
08 June, 2022Metalube and H. L. Blachford Further Strengthen Partnership at Wire Expo, Dallas
Metalube will join its North American partner H.L. Blachford Ltd at Wire Expo being held in Dallas next month. The partners, from their stand 210, will focus on Metalube’s high quality, non-ferrous c
12 May, 2022METALUBE to exhibit at WIRE Dusseldorf
For over 30 years METALUBE has delivered high performance products that have optimized production on the latest wire drawing machinery. At WIRE 2022, METALUBE will highlight next generation advanced w
14 April, 2022METALUBE Assists Lubricant Transition for Italian Wood Panel Press
Leading lubricant manufacturer METALUBE has recently supported a lubricant transfer on behalf of a new customer in Italy. Commercial manager, Matthew Buffin and senior development chemist, Emma Pates
17 March, 2022Metalube Appoints Finance Director
Metalube® have appointed Steve Hart as Finance Director. His role will also include commercial management responsibilities at the Irlam manufacturing site. Steve brings 14 years FD experience to the d
23 February, 2022Metalube Wins Silver EcoVadis Medal – Putting It in the Top 25% of Sustainable Companies
Metalube®, has been awarded the Silver Status by EcoVadis, a third-party sustainability rating organisation. The Silver Status designation puts Metalube® in the top 25% of sustainable companies. EcoVa
17 February, 2022How to manage microbial contamination in emulsion lubricants
Bacterial and fungal contamination in water based lubrication systems are a common problem that is often inevitable in any tank based lubrication system. If left untreated, the contamination has the p
10 February, 2022Metalube provides Christmas gifts for over 100 local children
Manchester based industrial lubricant manufacturer Metalube® provides Christmas gifts for over 100 local children Metalube® is supporting a number of charities this holiday season with toy drives.&nbs
17 November, 2021Science of Synthetics: Metalube® Uses Synthetic Technology to Deliver Next Generation in Wire Drawing Lubrication
Metalube® is utilising scientific advancements in synthetic technology to deliver advanced lubrication solutions to the wire drawing industry. With the advancement of wire machinery and the expansio
11 November, 2021Metalube® Welcomes Two New Technical Specialists Join Metalube Technology Centre
Metalube, has appointed two highly skilled chemists into its Manchester laboratory. Development Chemist, Samuel Adamson, brings 5 years of experience to the team. Focusing on Metal Processing applica
11 October, 2021Metalube® Cuts Emissions and Further Commits to a Carbon Neutral Policy
Leading UK based lubricant manufacturer, Metalube has once again committed to carbon neutrality by offsetting the emissions that cannot currently be avoided from its manufacturing and operations. The
05 August, 2021New Emphasis on European Wood Panel Industry as Metalube® Partners with Plastic Vision
Leading lubricant manufacturer, Metalube has joined forces with German Partner, Plastic Vision to market Metachain™ – a range of fully synthetic, high-temperature chain oils created for wood-bas
26 July, 2021Metalube’s Forklifts Go Electric
Leading lubricant manufacturer Metalube, has purchased for its Irlam Manchester UK plant seven all electric forklift trucks, replacing its entire fleet from LPG (liquid propane gas) to electric. The
23 April, 2021Metalube Gives Much Needed Funds to Local Charity
Irlam based lubricant manufacturer Bishopdale Group (Metalube, Molyslip, and UOP) particularly wanted to give back to its local community this year and has donated £1000 to local charity – The Irlam a
22 January, 2021Significant Savings for One of The World’s Largest Siempelkamp Continuous Wood Panel Presses
Our groundbreaking chain oil Metachain CB100™ is giving annual savings of £125,000 in volume reduction alone to one of the largest Siempelkamp presses in the world, based in South America. The custome
18 January, 2021Metalube Holidays Hours
From everyone at Metalube, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and happy new year. Please note that our UK offices will be closed from the 24th of December through the 4th of January. We very much
17 December, 2020Metalube Introduces Salesforce Software
Metalube Ltd has made a significant investment by introducing a new customer relationship management (CRM) software across its business – Salesforce. This latest online platform is a scalable CR
26 November, 2020It’s Business As Usual at Metalube
Business as usual (almost). At Metalube, we are pleased to be able to offer continued service – business as usual, with health and safety of all our employees, customers, suppliers and community
09 November, 2020Metalube Awarded ISO 45001 In Recognition of Occupational Health & Safety
Leading lubricant manufacturer Metalube has been awarded ISO 45001, to complement its ISO 9001 & 14001 accreditation. Metalube has been granted the seal of approval securing their latest interna
07 August, 2020Metalube® Metachain™ Is Put To The Test Outperforming Competition
What sets Metachain apart from other High-Performance Chain Oils on the market? It’s simple, Cleanliness. Technical Director Chris Nettleship, along with a team of development chemists, spent ye
07 July, 2020Metalube® Launches New Website As Part of Larger Digital Infrastructure Project
We are excited to announce the launch of the new Metalube® website, www.metalube.co.uk. The website launch comes as part of a new larger digital infrastructure project, which is being built to help th
30 April, 2020Happy Earth Day from Metalube®
Earth Day means a lot to us at Metalube, as respecting the planet and preserving nature and biodiversity is of the utmost importance to us. We have long been committed to protecting the Earth’s
22 April, 2020Happy Easter from Metalube®
While Easter is usually a time for celebrations, gathering with family and friends or traveling, this year promises to be very different. From all of us at Metalube®, we wish our customers, partners,
09 April, 2020Metalube® Lubricant Guidance During COVID-19 Shutdown
As we enter uncertain times, we are already seeing a number of our customers’ production capabilities affected by the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. When either production slowdown or factory
02 April, 2020Metalube® Steps Up to the Plate to Help NHS Fight COVID-19
Metalube® will donate critically needed rust preventatives to the construction effort of the NHS Nightingale Hospital in London. Meta-Shield™ CSP, a high-performance rust preventative, will protect th
01 April, 2020Metalube® : We Are In This Together
At Metalube, our motto is ‘Global specialists in high-performance lubricants’, and now more than ever we are steadfast in our commitment to continue supplying industry around the globe. Working in pa
30 March, 2020Metalube® COVID-19 Update
As apprehension surrounding the Coronavirus/COVID-19 grows within the UK and around the globe, we understand that there may be some concern regarding the ongoing supply and availability of Metalube pr
24 March, 2020Metalube® Investment Strengthens Laboratory
As part of an ongoing commitment to research and innovation, a new round of capital investment in METALUBE’s technical research centre has led to the acquisition of new state-of-the-art equipment for
03 February, 2020Metalube® Metachain™ Lubricants Receive Approval from Dieffenbacher
Dieffenbacher, the world leading manufacturer of press systems and complete production plants for wood-based panels has given METALUBE’s range of wood panel lubricants Metachain™ official approval for
12 December, 2019METALUBE Promotes Matthew Buffin to Commercial Manager
Leading global lubricant manufacturer, METALUBE Ltd part of the Bishopdale Group has promoted Matthew (Matt) Buffin as Commercial Manager. Matt is now managing a team of global product managers respon
10 December, 2019METALUBE Launches New Environmentally friendly and VGP Compliant Wire Rope Build Lubricant – Rope-Tek™ PBL3700 ECO
METALUBE has launched a new wire rope build lubricant, that is fully biodegradable and non-toxic to aquatic organisms. Rope-Tek™ PBL3700 ECO has been developed specifically as a build lubricant for wi
25 November, 2019Metalube Sees Steady Growth of 18% In India
Global lubricant leader Metalube Ltd is exhibiting next month at the Cable & Wire Fair in New Delhi, India from Stand 11-29 Metalube, headquartered in the UK, opened it’s India office in Mumbai in
23 October, 2019Metalube Lubricool™ 22G Delivers High-Performance and Meets Production Targets at Bahra Cables
Bahra Cables, one of the largest producers and distributors of industrial wire and power cable products in the Gulf Region, has achieved high-performance targets by using Metalube’s specialist wire dr
16 October, 2019METALUBE Investment Set to Increase Manufacturing Capacity at Manchester Based Plant
In response to recent growth, leading Manchester-based global lubricants specialist Metalube has installed new manufacturing vessels into its Manchester-based factory. These new additions will allow t
10 October, 2019METALUBE Metachain™ Saves £60,000/Year on Dieffenbacher Press By Reducing Downtime
After running Metachain™ CB-100 & CB-200 for 3 years on two Dieffenbacher continuous presses, a METALUBE® customer has realised significant savings equating to over £60,000/year in avoided mainten
28 August, 2019METALUBE Family Fun Day At The Chester Zoo
On Friday 26th of July, METALUBE hosted a private safari and BBQ at Chester Zoo for employees and their families. METALUBE team members enjoyed private after-hours tours of the zoo, followed by a BBQ
20 July, 2019METALUBE Awarded ISO 14001, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001
METALUBE is delighted to be awarded ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. The list of internationally recognised accreditations acknowledges METALUBE’s continued commitment to quality service and
01 July, 2019METALUBE Announces Wood Panel Partnership with INSERCO in Latin America
METALUBE announced its official partnership with INSERCO Industrie Service GmbH at Ligna Fair in Hannover on the 21st of May, 2019. The partnership was launched at the week-long event, which is widely
06 June, 2019METALUBE Launches North American Partnership With Blachford
METALUBE and Blachford announce a North American partnership at Interwire 2019 in Atlanta. The partnership between Blachford Metal Working and Wire Drawing Division and Metalube will currently focus o
21 May, 2019Introducing METALUBE Metalife™ – A New Solution for the Wood Panel Industry
Metalube has introduced Metalife™, a new product range specifically designed for use in high-temperature bearings on continuous presses in the wood panel industry. The new range sits alongside Metalub
15 April, 2019METALUBE’s Wire Rope Lubricants Sees Growth Opportunities in South East Asia
Leading lubricant manufacturer Metalube has witnessed a significant 50% growth YTD for its Ropetek™ WRD range of wire rope lubricants in South East Asia. The picture highlights a recent application of
25 February, 2019METALUBE Supports Local Children This Christmas
METALUBE, the leading Manchester-based manufacturer of industrial lubricants, has coincided its Christmas Jumper Day with a Wood Street Mission toy drive. Together, with sister companies Molyslip and
18 December, 2018METALUBE Goes Formaldehyde Free
METALUBE has taken steps to comply with the reclassification of the chemical formaldehyde, from The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Whilst the ECHA re-classification currently recommends limiting th
17 December, 2018METALUBE named official speciality lubricant partner with Bellini SpA
Metalube has been officially named the specialty lubrication partner with Bellini SpA. In addition to the partnership in Italy, Metalube India will also represent Bellini in India. Bellini SpA is a le
19 November, 2018China’s New Mega Bridge from Hong Kong to Macau Built Using METALUBE Lubricants
METALUBE, has supplied environmentally friendly, biodegradable lubricants for the lifting cranes employed to build the multi-billion-dollar, 55 km bridge, linking Hong Kong to Macau. As one of the wor
22 October, 2018METALUBE launches food-safe NSF registered chain oils
Leading lubricant manufacturer, METALUBE is delighted to announce the launch of its next-generation food-safe NSF registered high-performance chain oils. The new products are specifically designed to
05 February, 2018METALUBE Rope-Tek achieves VGP compliance
METALUBE is delighted to announce that Rope-Tek™ WRD40 now complies with VGP (Vessel General Permit) standards demanded by the US Government for all commercial shipping above 79ft entering US coastal
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