WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
Quality products, taking care of people and their businesses, finding solutions, delivering safely on time, chatting openly about problems, building trusted relationships, going the extra mile and having fun along the way, is why we do what we do. Its also why we are still around and growing from strength to strength after over 100 years. We are passionate and proud of our business, our teams and our customers – but don’t just take our word for it - have a look what some of our customers say.
'We switched to the Witham Group’s Woco Epoxy Acrylic Paint system six months ago and couldn't be happier. The product quality is outstanding, but it’s the service that really sets them apart. Most notably, the regular site visits from Dave Lagden, their Paint Specialist, have been invaluable. His technical expertise and proactive advice ensure our projects run smoothly every time. Thank you, Witham Group.”
DANNY HUBBARD, MANAGING DIRECTOR, TEAM SPRAYERS LTD
'We have been using the lubricants and products of Witham Group for decades. Their recent support with our new workshop, supplying new bulk storage tanks and assisting with oil rationalisation, has made life a lot cleaner and helped us operate much more efficiently for the future. Witham Group have been a great assistance to us; our sales executive, Michael Guy, is always on hand if we need advice or have an urgent request.'
DANIEL SANDERS, ENGINEERING MANAGER, SANDERS COACHES
“We’ve been working with Witham Group since 1985. Our suppliers underpin our business, so we need partners we can truly rely on. We use their paints for our machinery, where quality is vital for longevity, and their lubricants for our entire fleet, and we’ve had no trouble at all. Witham is a good firm with good people. Someone once told me that 'good firms deal with good firms' , and that is certainly the case here. We feel well looked after.'
MEL BURRELL, MANAGING DIRECTOR, PREMIER PITS
“Witham Group supplies all the oils we need for the cars that come in for repair at Billingborough Cars and Commercials. That can be anything from engine oils, transmission fluids, and other essential lubricants, meaning we can maintain and service vehicles to the highest standards. They have also recently installed bulk storage tanks to help improve our workshop space and cleaner and easier storage of oil.”
RUSS HOULDEN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, BILLINGBOROUGH CARS & COMMERCIALS
“We buy oils and greases and paints for all our machinery and equipment. Good service is why we work with Witham and it’s so important that we get reliable products to us on time. Darren Smart from Witham works closely with Sean our fitter to ensure that he has all he needs to complete his job efficiently.”
GEORGE FIRTH, PROJECT MANAGER, LINCOLNSHIRE DRAINAGE COMPANY (LDC)
“We get everything from oils to grease to paint from Witham Group and these then go into our Tractors, Combines and forklifts. Service and warranty validation are really important to us and at certain times of the year we run 24 hours, 7 days a week, so we need partners who can support us during these high pressure times. Witham Group provides that for us and we have a great working relationship.”
JAMES PECK, OWNER, PX FARMS
“As environmental credentials become crucial, I'm proud to lead the industry by using carbon-neutral blended lubricants for my entire fleet. These small improvements are excellent, benefiting both our business and the wider environment, which is key to our continued success. We source these high-quality Qualube Lubricants, which are also competitively priced, through the Woldmarsh Buying Group and are pleased to support a family-run UK manufacturer based in Lincolnshire.”
ROBERT BORRILL, OWNER, BORRILL FARMS
“From start to finish the team at Witham, namely Ralph Godbold and Richard Scarbrough, provided me with everything I needed to know about their products, which I was immensely impressed with. We applied the paint via roller and spray application and the coverage was excellent. At a temperature of 21 degrees, we were able to mask on to what we’d applied 14 hours later without any issues.
Having used Witham materials on such a large project and one with a proud history I wouldn’t hesitate to use their products again. The supply chain from mixing to delivery at Waddington was excellent and I highly recommend them to anyone else undertaking projects of a similar scale.”
STEAVE HAND, PAINT LEAD, RAF WADDINGTON
“We started our working relationship with Witham Group in December 2016, using Witham’s range of lubricants, paints and greases, including 3 different grades of engine oils, transmission fluids, hydraulic oils and gear oils. The main importance and what has been significant for us in these recent times has been the stability of prices, certainly through the pandemic era and keeping an exceptional service.
We have a great relationship with Darren Smart our local salesman from Witham and within both business’s hierarchy, we also have reciprocal business together along with some great networking opportunities. The relationship Truckmasters has with Witham is very healthy, and the products we use are a great fit to service our business.”
GRAHAM ELSAM, MANAGING DIRECTOR, TRUCKMASTERS
“We are delighted that our experience with Witham’s Paint surpassed our expectations. From the initial point of contact to the technical assistance provided by their team, the product has provided a durable and attractive finish which will last for many years. Thank you, Witham!'
VICKERS OILS
“Witham supply our engine oil, hydraulic oil, coolant, paint and grease. Witham consistently deliver reliably from stock at good prices, and we have a good working relationship with the team. Witham were able to exceed the required specifications from our engine provider at no greater cost.”
ADAM WRIGHT, CO-FOUNDER, TIDAL TRANSIT
“We use Witham to supply all our oils and grease across our Group. The knowledge and technical support we have had has been first class. From the initial days it was made apparent to us that we were stocking far too many oils, and that we could consolidate this down, and this has saved us a lot of money and space!
For us it’s so important to have a strong working relationship as we need to build up trust and know that when we are in urgent need of support they will be there. Working with Witham is so easy, the team are on hand and have so much knowledge at their disposal, nothing is hard work.”
BRYONY SHORT, OPERATIONS MANAGER, SHORTS GROUP
“We have worked with Witham Group for the past ten years, buying all our bulk oil requirements for the workshop and now have our own labelled oil supplied with service kits for the Solis tractors and UTVs. We enjoy seeing Jack when he visits and the customer service that he and the Witham team provide is always excellent.'
JAKE BLACKMAN, OWNER & FOUNDER, BLACKTRAC LTD
“Witham supply to us a range of paints and oils to cater to our agricultural and trade customers for the use of general and tractor maintenance. Over the years we have built up a loyal relationship with Witham and can only praise the service they deliver. The products are always great quality, the paperwork trail is excellent, delivery is always prompt and without issue.
Witham provides quality products, great stock availability and is an attentive supplier that cares about the products and customer.”
RICHARD BALLS, MD, CLARKES OF WALSHAM LTD
“Witham, as one of Sentry’s preferred suppliers, join some of the industry’s best that supply us with quality products and the reliability of service that we need.
Witham can deliver a complete package of lubricants to our farming teams across the UK. Witham deliver consistent quality with excellent technical back up. With the technical backup that Witham offer, the correct lubricants across our machinery fleet are selected and used, removing all issues on quality and warranty.”
RICHARD PECK, SENIOR FARM BUSINESS ADVISOR, SENTRY FARMS
“Witham have always given us the information and back up we request quickly and it’s always accurate. Continuity and support are vital from a supplier, backed up with the right information and supplies delivered on time. We choose to work with Witham Group as it’s a family business with a great ethos focusing on the customer. Witham – please keep doing what you are doing!”
MARK DAVENPORT, RACING DRIVER & OWNER, BLAKENEY GARAGE
“I use Witham’s lubricants and coolants in my fleet of classic tractors. They provide an excellent, hassle free, prompt service that’s hard to beat and saves me a lot of running about. I value Witham for their prompt service and delivery, honesty and no-nonsense approach and for their valuable knowledge and advice.”
JONATHAN TUNMORE, COUNTY COORDINATOR, NORFOLK FARM MACHINERY CLUB (NORMAC)
“The Bailey factory paints around 6 trailers a day using 125 litres of Witham’s Woco Epoxy Primer paint and 125 litres of Woco Urethan Topcoat per day. We also now have Witham supply all the lubricants for our trailers, including bulk hydraulic oil, sealant, greases, hand cleaners and degreasers.
The Witham team bend over backwards to help ensure we have good paint, delivered on time and if we have any problems, it gets sorted quickly. We like using a local based business where we know who we are dealing with and they care about what they do. Dave and the support team at Witham pull out all the stops and we have never had a problem.”
MICHAEL BAILEY, MD, BAILEY
“Witham supply us with all our oils and lubricants for our machines, as well as our paints for our equipment and vehicles. It is important that a supplier is reliable but also flexible to help us with the changing needs and requirements of the business. I feel it is important to work with another local family business who understands our needs and I can often be found texting Witham’s Managing Director about oil or paint requirements late into the evening and you always get a prompt reply!”
ADAM FOX, MD, FOX OWMBY
“We began working with Witham some 20 years ago, and from the outset, we were impressed with the reliability, service, on time delivery and the quality of all the marine and workshop products that we ordered and still do today. We use Witham wherever possible including oil, paints, coolants and antifreeze and many other useful lubes and greases that are used on our premises or in the workshop.
Witham have consistently impressed us with integrity and a determination to provide the highest level of service. It is evident that this bleeds down from senior management to the workshop floor.”
JAMES FRASER, MD, NORFOLK YACHT AGENCY
“Trust, reliability, advice and technical expertise is what we look for in a supplier and Witham has all these plus the availability of products, which is something that we rely on. We also like being able to support another successful local family run business. Having used Witham's products for many years as a family and a business we highly recommend their products and value their ongoing support.”
DARREN GOURLEY, OWNER, FIELD FARM
“Witham’s oils are approved by Caterpillar and Volvo so we use them in all our service contracts, which saves us money without compromising on quality. It’s important for us to have a supplier that can provide quality products at good value, and good delivery and service – all of which Witham provide.
Their sales rep, Richard Scarbrough is brilliant. He looks after all our needs and if there are any problems, he is just at the end of the phone.”
NEIL WHATLING, OWNER, NEIL'S PLANT LTD
“We use Witham’s products in our own workshops and are a distributor of a wide range of agricultural lubricants, from engine oil, to universal and hydraulic oils. We also sell paint and other products like coolants to our customer base.
We have known Witham for over 30 years and the reason we use them is that we have created a partnership. We are looking for partners in our business not just suppliers and think that is what we get with Witham, plus they’re a family business like ours and have great ethics and values.”
JAMES R THURLOW: CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE, THURLOW NUNN GROUP
“Witham’s long term reliable reputation, consistent product quality, product range, and availability of product is of great value to us. As the products are blended in-house, delivery times are quick and very reliable. We also get no nonsense, good technical advice, that in most cases, simplifies the application and use of oil on a farm.
Witham offer a free farm survey for members including rationalisation of oils used on-farm and provision of free oil tanks, reducing waste, spillage, and contamination. This is a service that many members appreciate, and we offer it to new members. Many have been astonished at how it has revolutionised their workshop.'
STUART MCKENZIE: CEO, WOLDMARSH
“The Witham Group have supported the NFPC since 2000. All of the training equipment at the Centre uses Witham Hydraulic Oil and we are proud to be associated with the Witham Team and extremely pleased to see the Company expanding across a wider range of Industry Sectors.
Currently, Graham Dawson (Witham Group Technical Director) serves on the NFPC Advisory and Strategic Planning Group and provides an outstanding role in supporting the NFPC and its future developments. My thanks on behalf of the team here at the NFPC are to Nigel Bottom, who has outstanding vision and leadership skills and no matter how large the Witham Group grows, they value and care for every Customer ensuring they offer a complete service with equality to all.”
JOHN SAVAGE: DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FLUID POWER CENTRE
“Witham Paint & Oil have worked with us right from the beginning. We look after and maintain Witham’s entire fleet of trucks, vans, and some of their cars as well as being a fully servicing Mercedes Benz approve garage and workshop. We fully utilise their oil products that all have approval from Mercedes Benz which is used in every vehicle that visits our premises. Price and availability are important to us and being just behind their premises at Lincoln we do get our deliveries very quickly! “
PETER FROHMAIER, OWNER, S&P Garages
“We have been using oils, greases and paints from Witham for over 30 years, from the floor paints in our workshops to some specialist lubricants that are blended specifically. The quality and value that Witham products offer is exceptional. This combined with the high levels of service ensures we are happy customers.
A good supplier is recognised by us on levels of service, as it’s no good having the cheapest supplier if they can’t deliver or the quality is poor. A quality product and good service is what we need to have, along with a competitive price and value for money. Witham Group offer all of this.'
BEN DUCKWORTH: MANAGING DIRECTOR DUCKWORTH MOTOR GROUP
“Witham have always given us great support, supplying all our bulk oil requirements. All their oils are to manufacturers specifications and at a more than competitive price. Witham were a great help in providing all the paint for our new workshop floor. They are always on hand to speak to if we need any advice.
It seems rare nowadays to be able to pick up the phone and speak to someone without going through the pains of a call centre. Witham were great helping provide the finishing touches to our new workshop in 2018. The floor paint has stood the test of time and 4 years on still looks fantastic.'
ADRIAN MORVINSON: JUST AUDI VW JUST 4X4S
“We have used Witham’s lubricants and greases on our commercial vehicles for over 60 years and have always found them easy to deal with and competitively priced”.
RICHARD WALKER, OWNER, WALKER & SONS HAULIERS LTD
“We chose Witham to blend our own brand oil after evaluating several possible suppliers. We felt Witham offered an unrivalled mix of technical expertise, market knowledge and customer support. We have never regretted our decision and have never looked elsewhere. Witham is consistently one of our top suppliers”.
CHRIS DINHAM, MANAGING DIRECTOR, MARINECO
“We have dealt with the Witham Group for more than 22 years and they have always supplied us with excellent Horticultural products at realistic prices. They always deliver on schedule with superb after sales support that is helpful and concise. It’s so nice to deal with a great local company that is still in touch with the old-fashioned values of customer service”.
GAVIN BIRD, DIRECTOR, GREEN STRIPE GARDEN MACHINERY
“I have used Witham oils and greases for over 15 years, on a range of 1930’s Austins and on my vintage motorcycles. In particular, their mono-grade, non-detergent oils have proved to be very effective in all applications, engine stripping and with little wear evident. Members of our club have been successfully using Witham’s products over a long time and I have no hesitation in recommending them as quality, reasonably priced, with good technical back up.'
TONY JOHNSON, PRE WAR AUSTIN 7 CLUB
“We have had the pleasure of a successful business partnership with the Witham Group over 20+ years. Innovative products and extremely knowledgeable staff that will exceed expectations every time! They are consistent at delivering a faultless and inspiring service that is second to none, absolutely nothing is too much trouble.”
JOHN GAYMER, OWNER, GAYMER FARMS
“Motul and Witham Motorsport have supported us since Tom Ingram came on board in 2014 and have become a major part of the team, their support has been infallible and we look forward to embarking on this new chapter with them. Good quality oil and fluids always improves performance so we’re delighted to be working with Motul and Witham Motorsport for what I hope will be our best season yet”.
CHRISTIAN DICK, PRINCIPAL, SPEEDWORKS MOTORSPORT
“We started working with Witham in 2010 and we have never looked back! They supply the industrial paint for our award-winning crop spraying machines along with our approved S.A.M. Lubricants. The unique and professional support from the whole Witham team is commendable”.
THOMAS SANDS, DIRECTOR, SANDS AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY
“Witham group have consistently provided us with top level expertise giving us the best possible knowledge so that we can decide on the most appropriate product for our ever evolving vehicle fleet. It’s a well-rounded business where customers really matter, in fact it’s a pleasure to see the delivery driver who takes pride in his job and makes every effort to engage with us during his work”.
IAN BARCLAY, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, ROGER WARNES TRANSPORT LTD
“We’ve been working with Witham for over 7 years now and it’s been a real success story for us. Witham manufacture our own label products and not only are they great quality, their backup and supply has been fantastic. Over the years we have built a great working relationship up with Witham and they have always done their best by us which counts for a lot. We get great service and nothing is ever too much trouble.”
MICHAEL JULIAN, PRODUCT MANAGER, MOLE VALLEY
“Witham have proved to be great partners, supplying all of our lubricants and fluids. A good supplier needs to be a single, technical source of quality lubricants, who shares our vision and actively works with us to drive our business forward. Witham supply a world class product line up with Motul and are by far the most engaged lubricant partner we have found.”
NIGEL WOODWOOD, MANAGING DIRECTOR, CLASSIC MOTOR CARS