Vickers Oils are delighted to announce that we have reached an OEM agreement with Busi Giovanni, who are now recommending our VICKERLUBE SOCK 46 needle oil. Starting in 1958 BUSI now have over 60 years of experience in the design and production of single-cylinder machines with needles in the dial for the production of stockings, socks and…
When Vicki Samuels and her husband purchased the Britannia sailing ship in 1973 there was an unopened tin of NEOX DT on board which they used over many years on various applications. Vicki contacted Vickers Oils as they had used all the grease and were seeking replacement and said “We found a tin of Vickers NEOX…
The Brocklebank Preservation Society (BPS) recently contacted Vickers Oils as they needed NEOX D to service the stern tube on board their vessel, BROCKLEBANK. Norman Dibbert, BPS Treasurer, commented “When we contacted Vickers Oils and explained our requirements and the current situation, they kindly offered to supply the lubricant for free and also to pay…
MV JUBILEE HOPE, the only dedicated medical vessel situated on Lake Victoria, needed to go for dry dock in May and urgently required lubricant for the stern tube repair. HYDROX 21 was quickly identified as the most suitable product to support the dry docking. It was necessary to air freight HYDROX 21 at short notice…
Marquis Oil in Malaysia is an authorised distributor of our VICKERLUBE FG range of food grade lubricants and greases. Established in 2011, Marquis Oil is a lubricant, protective coatings, and cleaning chemical products distribution company in Malaysia in the industrial diesel and marine sectors. Venturing in the food grade sector, Marquis Oil collaborated with Vickers…
With over 60 years of experience in the textile industry, ORIZIO SRL, based in Gussago, Italy is one of the leading producers of high technology single jersey, double jersey and electronic circular knitting machines. Collaborating with Lubrogamma Srl, Vickers Oils have attained the status of the recommended supplier of the knitting machine oils for Orizio…
Renowned as ‘First Aid for sterntubes’, Vickers’ HYDROX 21 was launched in 1971 for use where vessels require emergency assistance in reducing oil leakage past a damaged sterntube aft seal. HYDROX 21 has been used in (tens of) thousands of vessels, typically reducing the rate of leakage by around 70%, while yet providing an…
Congratulations to Ian Bowmer who ‘stepped out for S6’ to raise money for the Sheffield food bank. Sheffield Food bank noticed an increase in the need for and usage of the local food bank as more people experienced difficulties during the pandemic. To support the Sheffield food bank, Ian Bowmer, Business development manager (Food Grade)…
‘Vickers Food Bank Drive’, started by a group of employees, encouraged all staff at Vickers Oils in December to contribute to the local food banks by donating at local supermarket collection points, directly at local food banks, or making online cash donations. Cash donations from employees were matched by the company resulting in an outstanding…
Vickers Oils are pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Clague as the new Technical Director. Nick Clague succeeds Chris Wholley who took over the position of managing director at Vickers Oils earlier this year. With over 20 years of experience, Nick has worked on developing industrial additives including, heavy duty diesel additives and has…
Supporting The Mission to Seafarers in launching – Digital Chaplaincy – ‘Chat to a Chaplain’ messenger service Vickers Oils are proud to sponsor the digital chaplaincy’ support service for seafarers launched by The Mission to Seafarers, a maritime welfare charity in partnership with International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA). Seafaring is stressful at the best of…
The Great Central Railway is the only preserved heritage steam railway in the country with a double track main line which travels between Loughborough and Leicester. It originally ran from Sheffield to London Marylebone till the 1960s. In 1975, the Great Central Railway was trying to purchase an Oil Tank Wagon from British Rail but…
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