For 15 years, Kalimex has been the UK’s master distributor of JLM Lubricants and consistently pushed the ‘premium additive’ message. Its managing director, Mike Schlup, reveals if that ethos has made an impression. Do you remember when Gerald Ratner made his now-infamous comment about a pair of earrings in one of his stores, supposedly selling ...

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With many classic car owners fixing and maintaining their own cars, it’s big business for motor factors, believes Kalimex. For said owners, working on their car is part of the fun of owning it, and with clubs, forums and manuals encouraging DIY, it’s a trend set to continue. According to Kalimex, classic car owners are ...

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Navigating OEM approvals, low-SAPS formulations and tightening viscosity requirements to avoid mis-supply are important when manufacturing engine oils.  Morris Lubricants Technology Manager, Adrian Hill, explains how the British-based company solves these problems. Engine oils continue to evolve as OEMs innovate and bring to market new engine platforms to accommodate the need to reduce emissions. New ...

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The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), an independent and impartial body investigating lubricant product complaints, has provided an update on two major strands of its work: an investigation into engine oils claiming compliance with the Stellantis FPW 9.55535/03 specification, and the closure of investigations into Silverhook products following corrective action. In 2025, VLS launched a ...

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Exol Lubricants has broadened its coolant offering with the addition of Opticool Antifreeze Orange (D052), a heavyduty engine coolant designed to meet the evolving requirements of modern engines and fleets. Developed without nitrites, amines, phosphates, borax or silicates, the formulation reflects a growing shift towards longer-life, environmentally considerate coolants that maintain system protection without compromising ...

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Workshops can earn attractive, additional turnover with little effort – and you can also profit from supplying additives, the chemical problem solvers, according to LIQUI MOLY. LIQUI MOLY believes additives are a simple but underestimated source of income for workshops, an important point you should point out to your customers when selling these products. LIQUI ...

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While the EV market is growing, vehicles with ICEs will continue to provide a major part of garage vehicle repair and maintenance for some time to come, according to Lucas Oil. A technical session within the Lucas Oil Academy (LOA) explained why additives enhance ICE performance and how they assist preventive maintenance. Nathan Owen, an ...

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The additives market remains buoyant; people want their vehicles to run optimally and enjoy an efficient working life of the engine, according to Motul UK and Ireland Sales and Marketing Manager, Andy Wait. He explains why he believes it is easier than ever to make additive a profitable revenue stream. Motul is constantly looking to ...

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