Exol Lubricants makeover for Rotherham blending plant

Exol Lubricants has made an undisclosed “significant investment” in its Rotherham blending plant, as part of the firm’s multimillion-pound plans to improve facilities and operations.

Exol said yesterday that the five-week project included a comprehensive refurbishment of the plant’s infrastructure, aimed at boosting efficiency and ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.

The work included a high-pressure jet wash of the tanks, followed by a makeover involving repainting of tanks and other parts of the plant.

Exol said the project enhanced the look of the facility and contributed to greater efficiency and safety of daily operations.

Simon Matthews, product development manager at Exol Lubricants, said: “By investing in our facilities, such as the Rotherham blending plant makeover, we are not only enhancing our operational capabilities but also reinforcing our brand’s commitment to quality, safety and continued improvements.”

In 2022, Exol installed solar panels its head office in Wednesbury to reduce its carbon footprint and save energy.

The firm has also increased its use of canals, using its Exol Pride barge (pictured) to transport products in a more environmentally-friendly manner via inland waterways.

Last year, a new automated liquid transfer system, called a pigging line, was installed at Rotherham to reduce waste product lost during the blending process.