The Witham Group is one of the largest independent lubricant manufacturers and paint suppliers in the UK. It is a privately owned, family run business with its head office and lubricant manufacturing site based in Lincoln and a distribution warehouse, trade shop and paint decorating centre based in Soham, Cambridgeshire. We are very proud of our heritage and over the past 100+ years we have grown a strong reputation built on quality products, looking after our people, our customers ... Read More
We operate throughout the UK and abroad, supplying our products and services to a full range of industries including agriculture, road haulage, marine and off-highway plant industries, plus we also supply many other sectors such as manufacturing, heavy engineering, motorsport, green energy, country estates and horticultural businesses.
QUALUBE LUBRICANTS & GREASES
WOCO PAINTS & COATINGS
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We have been supplying commercial vehicle owners for over 100 years and know a thing or two about what a commercial engine needs to perform reliably day in day out. Using only the latest technology and high-quality raw materials, our unrivalled range of engine oils and lubricants are ideal for every type of commercial vehicles . They meet both the latest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements and worldwide industry specifications for oil standards.
Whatever age, type o... Read More
From fishing fleets and ferries to leisure craft, marinas and the growing off shore industries, we are proud to supply our lubricants and paints to a variety of marine customers and businesses throughout the UK.
Our marine paints and coatings are designed to protect boats from the harsh marine environment. They're resistant to saltwater, UV rays, and other types of damage, ensuring long-lasting protection and a beautiful finish.
Our marine lubricants are specially formulated t... Read More
From road laying equipment to cranes, forklifts and excavation machinery - we have a renowned range of lubricants and greases product that will ensure your plant and offroad fleet runs smoothly whatever the conditions.
We are proud to be preferred suppliers of award-winning engine lubricants, transmission and gear oils, hydraulic lubricants, brake fluids and greases for the plant and off-road industry. Using only the highest quality raw materials, our products meet both the latest... Read More
Choosing the right oil for your vehicle’s engine is vital, our technical experts are here to help with all your lubricant questions. Oil is the lifeblood of your engine and knowing which lubricant is right for which vehicle or which part of your vehicle, is crucial. The lubrication demands and expectations in vehicles and machinery today is now greater than it has ever been. Wide ranging specifications in engine oils, transmissions, gear oils, brake fluids, hydraulic oil or coolan... Read More
API & ACEA European Oil Sequences for Service-Fill Oils
This page details the API & ACEA European Oil Sequences for Service – Fill Oils for Petrol Engines, Light Duty Diesel Engines, Petrol and Diesel Engines with after treatment devices and for Heavy Duty Diesel engines. These sequences define the minimum quality level of a product for presentation to ACEA members.
A/B: Petrol and Diesel Engine O... Read More
The Witham Estate Range contains our best quality and highly recommended products, perfect for country estates, farmers, landowners and shooting grounds.
The range includes engine oils, greases and a vast array of other lubricants, for farm, forestry and estate machinery and vehicles. a unique Gun Care range, camouflaged Game and Pheasant Feeders, a great choice of beautiful long-lasting interior and exterior paints and coatings, as well as woodcare preservers, and award winning ... Read More
Witham Motorsport division has been established since 2015 and is used to capture our enthusiasm for, and involvement in, many different motorsport industries throughout the UK. British motorsport is an exciting arena, where all our products are required to deliver performance, protection, and reliability. We are proud to support the UK motorsport industry with unrivalled lubricant expertise, service and quality products, working closely with stockists, distributors, direct customers,... Read More
Witham Group is passionate about quality and improving industry standards. We are committed to ensuring that our lubricants and paints are credible and trusted and aim to provide excellence in all that we do.
ROYAL WARRANT
Witham Group T/A Witham Oil and Paint Ltd are extremely proud to have been awarded the Royal Warrant by HM The Queen in 1991 and again by HM King Charles III in 2024 for the... Read More
EXPERTISE IN LUBRICANTS & PAINTS FOR THE MOTORSPORT SECTOR
Witham Motorsport, a division of the Witham Group and delivers high-performance lubricants and associated products tailored for the demanding world of motorsports. Proud to support the UK motorsport industry with unrivalled lubricant expertise, service and quality products, we work closely with stockists, distributors, direct customers, car clubs, engine builders, drivers, race teams and workshop garages.
We underst... Read More
Service is the cornerstone of our business and we carry out over 46,000 deliveries a year. With our fleet of own Witham lorries and friendly and helpful team of drivers, we can offer enviable delivery turnaround times as well as helping customers with emergency drop offs in times of special breakdown or need. We also use international couriers to ensure our products can reach all our of customers, wherever they are as quickly as possible.
The drive towards a greener and more sustai... Read More
With increasing fuel and maintenance costs, keeping equipment at peak performance is vital. Lubricants are to an engine what blood is to the human body and can be the sole reason if used incorrectly for breakdown or premature wear and tear. That is why Witham Group are committed to helping our customers on all aspects of lubricant efficiency and rationalisation, recommending only the right products for the relevant type of vehicle or equipment. Giving trusted Lubricant advice means cu... Read More
The engine oil’s primary job is to lubricate the moving parts. It does this by forming a thin film over the machined surfaces of the engine’s components to prevent them from actually touching each other, and therefore causing friction, wear and damage. Lubricants however do more than lubricate – they prevent corrosion, take heat away from the combustion chambers aiding the cooling system, and remove any potentially damaging dirt particles from the engine by transmitting them... Read More
If you like vehicles, machinery, engineering or engines, then finding out about how lubricants are made is what we do best. We are delighted to welcome visitors throughout the year to our Lincoln HQ and manufacturing factory. From car clubs, young farmers, engineers, college students, apprentices, mechanics, classic and vintage car owners, to farming groups as well as distributors or just interested customers, visitors get lubricants explained, a history of the Witham Group and all t... Read More
Trading since 1921, Witham Oil & Paint Ltd is a privately owned, family run business with its Head Office and lubricant manufacturing based in Lincoln. We also have a trade shop, decorating centre and distribution warehouse in Soham, Cambridgeshire. The business is today collectively known as The Witham Group and is now one of the UK’s leading independent manufacturers of a whole range of commercial and industrial lubricants and paints.
We are very proud of our culture and over t... Read More
OUR SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
In recent years there has been a global move and increased desire for people and their businesses to choose more environmentally sustainable products, use less toxic ingredients, ensure sustainable supply chains and find ways to reduce their carbon footprints.
Traditionally in the lubricant industry, additives, chemicals and fossil-based energy have been essential to the manufacturing process. However, several years ago Witham Group challenged oursel... Read More
THE PROBLEM - TRADITIONAL LUBRICANT BLENDING
Throughout the world, lubricant manufacturing is typically a very high energy use, high cost and time restrictive process. Base oils and additives are often heated to various temperatures and “blended” to form the different specification and viscosity types of lubricant products for engine oils, hydraulic oils, gear oils, brake fluids, transmission oils, and industrial oils and grease products.
The necessity to improve both th... Read More
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 c... Read More
We have been serving the automotive industry since the first cars rolled off the production line and the vehicle road traffic act came into play in 1921! Oil is the life blood of an engine, and our high-quality lubricants are specifically designed for all types of modern and classic automotive vehicles, ensuring they all keep running smoothly.
We are proud to supply garages, workshops and automotive distributors throughout the UK with a wide range of automotive products and servic... Read More
For many years now, Witham Group has supported a variety of causes and we are delighted to have raised over £150,000 for many national and local charities close to the hearts of our staff, their families or our customers. From lawnmower races to charity balls and driving challenges, we have held a variety of events to help raise money and have some fun along the way.
In addition, we sponsor customers and various causes and projects and events with our oil or paint products, enjoyi... Read More
