CASTROL

Castrol is a British manufacturer of lubricants founded in 1899. It specializes in the development of engine and transmission oils for internal combustion engines. The brand's product range covers passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial equipment. The company is part of the BP (British Petroleum) group. Technical solutions are based on proprietary additive formulations designed to reduce friction.

Country

United Kingdom

Brand History

1899: Charles Wakefield founded the Wakefield Oil company. 1909: Official registration of the Castrol trademark, named after the addition of castor oil to the lubricant composition. 1966: The company was acquired by Burmah Oil. 2000: BP completed the acquisition of Burmah Castrol, becoming the owner of the brand.

Key OEM Customers

Volkswagen Group, BMW Group, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo, Renault

Type

Manufacturer/OEM Supplier

Ecology

The company implements the Castrol PATH360 program, aimed at reducing carbon emissions, waste recycling, and improving packaging sustainability.

Brand Authentication

The verification system is based on a unique code located on the cap or label, which is checked via the official online resource. Laser engraving of the logo is used on canister caps, which cannot be removed mechanically. The batch code is applied by an inkjet printer and consists of 10-12 characters, including the date and factory code.

Certificates

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949.