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IN BRIEF Viscosity Modifiers (VM), or Viscosity Index Improves (VII), play a key role in the lubricant formulation to better control the rate of change of viscosity resulting from temperature change. The passenger car and heavy-duty truck markets account for over 80% of all viscosity modifiers sold globally, these are used in a wide variety of […]

To Our Valued Customers and Suppliers: On behalf of everyone at Petrico we want you to know that we stand united with you in the fight to overcome the Covid-19 virus. In the midst of the unprecedented measures announced by Governments around the world, we all are adjusting to this new reality and the efforts […]

Two of Petrico’s team recently completed the UKLA’s Certificate of Lubricants Competence Course, reaffirming the business’ commitment to the highest standards of industry knowledge, expertise and service. The 10-module training programme, devised and developed by leading industry experts, is primarily aimed at those who want to gain a thorough grounding in lubricants and lubrication. Sales […]

Petrico will be in attendance at the 24th ICIS World Base Oils & Lubricants Conference from 19th-21st February at The Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London. The conference features a line-up of senior expert speakers from some of the industry’s highest profile companies. 2020 will also introduce a host of brand-new features, designed to provide attendees with additional and […]

The ‘Petrico Peaky Plodders’ will be donning their walking shoes this summer as they take on the Gower Peninsula Mighty Marathon Hike to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. The cause Macmillan’s Mighty Hikes are a series of one-day hiking marathons across some of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the UK, with all sponsorship […]

“We operate to the highest standards of professionalism, health, safety and environmental management, a philosophy demanded of every employee.” Andrew Lamb, Managing Director, Petrico As part of Petrico’s commitment to these standards and its customers, the business has recently attained Responsible Care accreditation and subsequently registered to the Carechem 24 scheme, allowing access to a […]

On behalf of us all at Petrico, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Our offices will be closed from midday on 24th December, reopening on 27th then closed on 31st December and 1st January. Please allow extra time if requiring orders during the festive period.

Petrico has confirmed the appointment of Rachael Turner as Finance Administration Manager. Rachael joins the company from Electricity North West, where she worked for 13 years, and prior to that has worked across several finance-based roles for businesses across the region. “We are delighted to welcome Rachael to the Petrico family as the business continues […]

Earlier this month Petrico continued its successful association with the UKLA by attending and sponsoring its Annual Dinner, an industry fixture and one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the diary of all manufacturers, suppliers and customers. This year the event was held at the world class 8 Northumberland Avenue in London and included […]

Key members of Petrico’s sales team will attend a pan-European technical training programme at Lanxess’ Mannheim facility on 5th and 6th November, designed to enhance attendees’ technical knowledge. Petrico is the official distribution partner of Lanxess – the world-renowned developer, manufacturer and marketer of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics – in the UK, France, […]