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of Century Works, Hanley | of Century Works, Hanley, maker of lubricating oils | ||
1956 [[William Walker and Sons (Hanley)]] was renamed Walkers (Century Oils) | 1956 [[William Walker and Sons (Hanley)]] was renamed Walkers (Century Oils) | ||
== See Also == | |||
1960 Introduced lithium-based greases, as well as multi-purpose hydraulic fluids, and skin cleansers. | |||
1965 Introduced non-phenolic flotation oils; introduced soluble oil for use in the metal-working industry. | |||
1970 Introduced molybdenum greases | |||
Expanded range of gear greases | |||
1973 Name changed to '''Century Oils''' Ltd | |||
1976 Name changed to Century Oils Group Ltd | |||
By 1980 had introduced synthetic motor oils and compressor oils as well as lubricating grease suitable for low-flying aircraft over the sea. | |||
1981 Name changed to Century Oils Group p.l.c. | |||
1992 Acquired by the Fuchs Group of Germany, lubricant specialists. | |||
1995 Name changed to '''Century Oils Group''' Ltd | |||
==See Also== | |||
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* [http://www.century-oil.com/Default.aspx] Century Oil | |||
== Sources of Information == | == Sources of Information == | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:37, 10 January 2025
of Century Works, Hanley, maker of lubricating oils
1956 William Walker and Sons (Hanley) was renamed Walkers (Century Oils)
1960 Introduced lithium-based greases, as well as multi-purpose hydraulic fluids, and skin cleansers.
1965 Introduced non-phenolic flotation oils; introduced soluble oil for use in the metal-working industry.
1970 Introduced molybdenum greases
Expanded range of gear greases
1973 Name changed to Century Oils Ltd
1976 Name changed to Century Oils Group Ltd
By 1980 had introduced synthetic motor oils and compressor oils as well as lubricating grease suitable for low-flying aircraft over the sea.
1981 Name changed to Century Oils Group p.l.c.
1992 Acquired by the Fuchs Group of Germany, lubricant specialists.
1995 Name changed to Century Oils Group Ltd
See Also
- [1] Century Oil