Morris Lubricants has announced the release of a video series, featuring its ambassador, Guy Martin.
It provides end users and distributors in the automotive sector with an insight into how oil is made and the factors which should be considered when choosing a lubricant supplier.
In the series of five short videos from Shrewsbury-based Morris Lubricants, Guy is taken through the production process by the company’s Technology Manager Adrian Hill. He demonstrates the key areas which should be considered when selecting oils and lubricants, to ensure maximum fuel efficiency, emission compliance by protecting after treatment devices, improved component longevity and greater reliability.
A heavy goods vehicle mechanic by trade, Guy was reportedly eager to discover each stage of the manufacturing process and how oil is formulated to keep mechanical systems lubricated even in the toughest conditions.
About the episodes
The video series starts with Episode one and highlights the arrival of various high quality raw materials coming from the numerous suppliers based all around the world.
Episode two covers the processes that are conducted in the QC laboratory which conducts more than 5,000 tests a month.
Episode three explains the computer-controlled blending process and an eco-friendly ultrasonic technique which has cut blending time from 60 to 10 minutes. The company has the versatility to blend volumes from 200 to 70,000 litres.
Episode four takes viewers to the filling lines where various packaging formats are available to satisfy a diverse range of customers.
Episode five focuses on storing and shipping products which each have tamper-proof seals. The company ships oil and lubricants around the globe with 12 containers leaving Shrewsbury every week.
Guy said: “After spending time at the factory in Shrewsbury, I now appreciate the science and skill that goes into the oil production process. I didn’t realise the company produced so many different varieties of oil and lubricants.
“It blew my mind when Adrian said that Morris Lubricants ships 12 containers of oil a week to countries as far away as New Zealand, Iraq and China and how much trust their international customers have in the product being made in Britain.”
Adrian added: “Guy was genuinely interested in the process, spontaneous with his comments and amazed by what goes on behind the scenes,” he said.
“He was excited by the prospect of trying something new and enjoyed filling a few barrels, capping them and putting the Morris Lubricants seals in place.
