Sky’s the limit for Morris Lubricants to support the Air Ambulance
Morris Lubricants is raising money for the Midlands, Wales and Great North Air Ambulance charities this year. Two employees have courageously signed up for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Tandem Skydive at Tilstock Airfield on May 8 to support fundraising.
Date: 19th March 2024
Morris Lubricants raise nearly £26,000 for Hope House Children's Hospice
Employees of Morris Lubricants, the oil and lubricants manufacture raised around £12,000 for Hope House children’s hospice during 2023, boosting support for the charity to almost £26,000 over the last two years.
Date: 6th February 2024
Morris Lubricants Appoints Chief Operations Officer
Morris Lubricants has recently promoted Owen Lloyd to become its first Chief Operations Officer, but Owen’s appointment goes beyond a change in job title.
Date: 12th January 2024
Morris Lubricants to Attend LAMMA 2024
Leading UK agricultural oil and lubricants manufacturer Morris Lubricants is excited to return to LAMMA 2024, following a successful event in 2023.
Date: 5th January 2024
Christmas Opening Hours 2023
As the festive period begins, the team at Morris Lubricants wants to ensure that your business continues to stay supplied into the New Year and make sure that you have all the correct oils, lubricants and greases you need to keep your businesses operational.
Date: 30th November 2023
Morris Lubricants Sponsors Shrewsbury Rugby Club for 2023 - 2024 Season
Morris Lubricants have continued their sponsorship of Shrewsbury Rugby Club for the 2023 – 2024 Season.
Date: 20th October 2023
Morris Lubricants Celebrates Silver Award with Continuing Commitment to Sustainability
Over several years, Morris Lubricants has been developing an action plan in a continued effort to become more sustainable and cement the company’s commitment to minimising its impact on the environment.
Date: 17th October 2023
Morris Lubricants team take on Longmynd Hike challenge for Hope House
Four colleagues from Morris Lubricants, have chosen a new challenge to support Hope House Children’s Hospice.
Date: 3rd October 2023
Morris Lubricants gives David’s Ukrainian mercy mission a £500 boost
Kind-hearted benefactor David Pryce has been given a £500 boost by Morris Lubricants for his eighth mercy mission this summer to help vulnerable young and elderly people in Ukraine.
Date: 21st June 2023
Morris Lubricants’ Simon Holroyd: Outstanding Heritage Steam expertise is always on hand
Morris Lubricants continues to build upon its strong reputation in the heritage steam industry, showcasing the expertise of its Heritage Account Manager, Simon Holroyd, a well-known figure within the sector.
Date: 19th June 2023
Morris Lubricants Announce 5-Year Partnership With Knockin And Kinnerley Cricket Club
Knockin and Kinnerley Cricket Club (KKCC) are pleased to announce a new 5-year sponsorship partnership with Shrewsbury based Morris Lubricants.
Date: 15th June 2023
Morris Lubricants Once Again Celebrate Heritage Railway Association Awards
Morris Lubricants were thrilled to continue sponsorship for the Heritage Railway Association (HRA) Awards during 2023.
Date: 25th April 2023
Employees raise £13,842 for Hope House and set new Offa’s Dyke challenge
Employees of Morris Lubricants and Morris Leisure have raised £13,842 for Hope House children’s hospice and have pledged to carry on fundraising for the charity during 2023.
Date: 29th March 2023
Morris Lubricants to return to The Distributed Energy Show
Following great success in 2021, Morris Lubricants are delighted to be returning to the Distributed Energy Show, at the Telford International Centre on 14th and 15th March.
Date: 9th March 2023
Take a closer look into the laboratory with Guy Martin
In this latest series of special videos, Morris Lubricants’ Technology Manager Adrian Hill talks to Guy Martin about three of the critical tests that the quality control team run in the laboratory.
Date: 15th February 2023
Jan seeking the outdoor life after nearly 43 years at Morris Lubricants
Jan Gilbert is seeking to spend more time in the outdoors after nearly 43 years being office-based, processing orders from customers at Shrewsbury-based oil and lubricants manufacturer Morris Lubricants.
Date: 24th January 2023
Rob fills his last oil bottle after nearly 38 years
Rob Woodcock recently spent his last day on the filling line, after nearly 38 years’ service at Morris Lubricants.
Date: 13th January 2023
Morris Lubricants Returns to LAMMA 2023
Following a successful event in 2022, leading UK oil and lubricants manufacturer Morris Lubricants are delighted to return to LAMMA 2023.
Date: 3rd January 2023
Christmas Opening Hours
As the festive period begins, the team at Morris Lubricants wants to ensure that your business continues to stay supplied into the New Year and make sure that you have all the correct oils, lubricants and greases you need to keep your businesses operational.
Date: 6th December 2022
Morris Lubricants Training Academy: Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oils – Destination Euro VII
The next Morris Lubricants Training Academy online training session is dedicated to commercial vehicle oils and lubricants.
Date: 21st September 2022
Bank Holiday Monday 19th September 2022
Morris Lubricants will be closed on Monday 19th September as a mark of respect and to allow our colleagues the opportunity to pay tribute.
Workmates use pedal power to raise more than £3,500 for children’s hospices
Date: 25th August 2022
Chairman's Challenge to Support Hope House
The Executive Chairman of oils, lubricants and grease manufacturer and provider Morris Lubricants, one of Shrewsbury’s largest and well-established companies is taking on an exciting charity challenge.
Date: 10th August 2022
Charity Cycling Challenge for Morris Lubricants Quartet
Four colleagues from Morris Lubricants will be setting themselves the mammoth challenge of cycling over 100 miles around Shropshire on a single day this summer.
Date: 22nd June 2022
Football, Fun Day and Fundraising for Two Companies
Colleagues from world-famous oil and lubricant manufacturer and supplier Morris Lubricants are to take part in a football match against another Shrewsbury-based company in the coming weeks.
Date: 21st June 2022
Morris Lubricants to Attend World Biogas Expo
Leading European independent manufacturer and distributor of oils, lubricants and greases, Morris Lubricants, will be attending the World Biogas Expo in June.
Date: 27th May 2022
Colin Clocks Up 25 Years of Service
A truck driver at Morris Lubricants is celebrating twenty-five years of service at the leading indpendent oils, lubricants and greases manufacturer.
Date: 27th May 2022
Morris Lubricants Trains and Appoints Mental Health First Aiders
Recently, Morris Lubricants were delighted to train six mental health first aiders.
Date: 24th May 2022
Morris Lubricants Brand Ambassador Guy Martin Discovering How Oil is Made in New Videos
A new video series, featuring popular lorry mechanic, motorbike racer, TV presenter, engineering enthusiast and Morris Lubricants ambassador Guy Martin are set to be released. These videos show Guy going behind the scenes at Shrewsbury-based oil company to learn how oil is made.
Date: 29th April 2022
Morris Lubricants to Attend LAMMA
A team of experts from leading UK oil, lubricants and greases manufacturer, Morris Lubricants, is looking forward to promoting the company’s advanced multifunctional Agrimax range at LAMMA 2022 which will be hosted at the NEC, Birmingham on 4th and 5th May.
Date: 22nd April 2022
Morris Lubricants Training Academy: Exploring the Benefits of Morris Lubricants
The next Morris Lubricants Training Academy online training session is dedicated to exploring the benefits of quality oils, lubricants and greases.
Date: 13th April 2022
Morris Lubricants Partners with National College for Motorsport
Shrewsbury-based manufacturer, distributor and supplier of lubricants, oils and greases Morris Lubricants have joined in partnership with the National College for Motorsport, which is based at the world-famous national circuit of Silverstone.
Date: 12th April 2022
Morris Lubricants Assists Local Student with Studies
A student at a local high school has received a kind donation from Morris Lubricants to assist with their studies recently.
Date: 6th April 2022
Morris Lubricants Sponsors Heritage Railway Association Awards
Morris Lubricants have recently been delighted to sponsor the Heritage Railway Association (HRA) Awards.
Date: 29th March 2022
Tim Calls Time at Morris Lubricants
Tim Lloyd, a long-serving member of the team at Morris Lubricants, is retiring from his role at the end of March 2022.
Date: 21st March 2022
Morris Lubricants Training Academy: An Introduction to Horticultural Lubricants
The next Morris Lubricants Training Academy online training session is dedicated to horticultural oils and lubricants.
Date: 7th March 2022
Video Series Captures Steam Engine Talisman's First Major Pull
Morris Lubricants is releasing a series of short videos documenting the first serious road tour and pull by a classic 20th century steam engine built from scratch by Cumbrian engineer Alex Sharphouse is being broadcast next week.
Date: 18th February 2022
Spring Lubrinews 2022 Available
In the Spring 2022 issue of Lubrinews, Guy Martin visits the factory, Talisman goes full steam ahead and there are double celebrations for Executive Chairman Andrew Goddard.
Also, we catch up with Morris Lubricants Racing Ambassadors Lydia Walmsley and Dave Jenkins, remember Keiron Thorogood with a plaque tribute and take an in-depth look at hydraulic oils.
Date: 17th February 2022
Morris Lubricants Chooses Charity for Support in 2022
Shrewsbury-based Morris Lubricants have signed up to support Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith Children’s Hospices by announcing it as the company’s charity of the year for 2022.
Date: 11th February 2022
Money Made for Make-A-Wish
Morris Lubricants raised over £2,000 for Make-A-Wish UK during 2020 and 2021.
Date: 1st February 2022
Morris Lubricants Training Academy: Getting to Know Agricultural Lubricants in More Detail
The next Morris Lubricants Training Academy online training session is dedicated to agricultural oils and lubricants.
Date: 25th January 2022
Morris Lubricants Training Academy: An Introductory Guide to Quality Oils and Lubricants
The next Morris Lubricants Training Academy online training session is dedicated to oils and lubricants.
Date: 4th January 2022
New President says Lubricants Industry has Role to Play in Greener Future
The lubricants industry must be seen as part of the solution and not part of the problem as the world evolves to a greener, more sustainable future.
Date: 9th December 2021
Christmas Opening Hours
As the festive period begins, the team at Morris Lubricants wants to ensure that your business continues to stay supplied into the New Year and make sure that you have all the correct oils, lubricants and greases you need to keep your businesses operational.
Date: 4th December 2021
Morris Lubricants to Attend Distributed Energy Show
Morris Lubricants is delighted to be attending its first exhibition in over two years at the Telford International Centre on 8th and 9th December.
Date: 3rd December 2021
Morris Lubricants Training Academy: Grease Training
The next Morris Lubricants Training Academy online training session is dedicated to greases.
Date: 24th November 2021
A New Challenge for Talisman
The Talisman, a Fowler B6 Big Lion Road Locomotive recreated by steam enthusiast Alex Sharphouse and his team, will take on a new challenge as it is going on tour in the coming week.
Date: 12th November 2021
Morris Lubricants Continues Long-Standing Partnership with Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury-based manufacturer and distributor of oils, lubricants and greases, Morris Lubricants, are delighted to continue their long-term sponsorship of Shrewsbury Town.
Date: 5th November 2021
Morris Lubricants Continues Partnership with Rugby Club
Shrewsbury-based Morris Lubricants have continued their sponsorship of Shrewsbury Rugby Club.
Date: 5th November 2021
Paterson Enterprises Keep Cricket Club Covered
Paterson Enterprises have been delighted to sponsor Knockin and Kinnerley Cricket Club with their pitch covers during the 2021 season.
Date: 5th November 2021
Plaque tribute to Keiron Thorogood at North Norfolk Railway
The Rail and Heritage Account Manager at Morris Lubricants, who died last year, is to be remembered for posterity at North Norfolk Railway (NNR) where he volunteered.
Date: 27th October 2021
Joe ready to tackle London Marathon
Morris Lubricants Customer Service Manager Joe Shepherd is following in his mum’s footsteps in preparing to tackle the Virgin Money London Marathon on October 3. It will be the first time that Joe, 38, who works for leading independent lubricant, oil and grease manufacturer and distributor Morris Lubricants in Shrewsbury, has run a marathon and he is raising money for Children with Cancer UK.
Date: 24th September 2021
Morris Lubricants Training Academy: Coolant Training
The next Morris Lubricants Training Academy online training session is dedicated to Coolants.
Date: 22nd September 2021
Morris Lubricants Training Academy: Hydraulic Fluids Training
The next Morris Lubricants Training Academy online training session is dedicated to Hydraulic Fluids.
Date: 22nd September 2021
Did you know? Morris Lubricants supplies more than just engine oils
Morris Lubricants are a global supplier of engine oils suitable for a wide-range of vehicles. But, as well as engine oils, Morris Lubricants supplies lubricants, oils and greases to a variety of applications inside the every day automotive vehicle. We decided to see how many different applications there are that Morris Lubricants assists with providing world-class protection to your vehicle.
Date: 10th September 2021
Morris Lubricants Appoints New Field Sales Manager
Morris Lubricants has been manufacturing high-quality lubricants in Shrewsbury for over 150 years. The experience and dedication of its staff has been key to this longevity, as well as driving the company’s global reputation for excellence – they are the backbone of the business. Adding to the experienced Sales Team, Morris Lubricants has appointed Addison Howe as the company’s new Field Sales Manager.
Date: 4th August 2021
Morris Lubricants Appoints Heritage Account Manager with Links to the Flying Scotsman
The Engineering Manager on the Flying Scotsman restoration project at the National Railway Museum has been recruited by leading independent lubricant, oil and grease company Morris Lubricants.
Date: 27th July 2021
Apprenticeship Opportunities at Morris Lubricants
Morris Lubricants has joined with the Ladder for Shropshire to offer apprenticeships in engineering and administration.
Date: 14th July 2021
Morris Lubricants Training Academy: Commercial Vehicle Training
The next Morris Lubricants Training Academy online training session is dedicated to the Commercial Vehicle sector.
Date: 7th June 2021
Spring 2021 Lubrinews Available
In the Spring 2021 issue of Lubrinews, Guy Martin talks about why riding 300mph in one mile on a conventional motorcycle is a challenge worth dying for. We take a look back at the 2020 seasons for racing ambassadors’ Lydia Walmsley and Dave Jenkins and the ambassador day where we welcomed Guy, Lydia and Dave to the factory in Shrewsbury.
We also take a look inside the lab at Morris Lubricants and what defines a ‘quality oil’, how the company has kept the country supplied during the pandemic, new products, charity donations, recent retirements and a tragic loss at the company.
Date: 12th March 2021
Celebrating Women at Morris Lubricants: an Interview with Thelma Leddington
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Morris Lubricants spoke to the company’s longest-serving female employee to find out what it was like working for the company for over fifty years, and how she’s seen the role of women in the workplace change.
Date: 11th March 2021
Ask the Experts: Online Automotive Lubricants Training
The next 'Ask the Experts' online training session is dedicated to the Automotive sector.
Date: 14th February 2021
Ask the Experts: Online Agricultural Lubricant Training
The next 'Ask the Experts' online training sessions is dedicated to the agricultural sector.
Date: 22nd January 2021
Inside the Lab: Behind the Scenes at Morris Lubricants
Darrell Bates flicks on the lights and lets the Morris Lubricants laboratory door close firmly behind him. It’s 7am, and he is the first to arrive. The room is cool and will stay that way to protect the integrity of samples – over 5000 are tested and processed here every month. The ambient air-conditioned environment is also a critical safeguard against overheating which could impact the performance of equipment and computer systems.
Date: 19th January 2021
Patrick Retires After Forty-Four Years at Morris Lubricants
The Maintenance Department at Morris Lubricants will be without a familiar face in the new year as one of its longest-serving members of staff will be retiring.
Date: 24th December 2020
Mike Bids Farewell to Morris Lubricants
Long-serving Area Sales Manager Mike McGreevy is retiring from his role at Morris Lubricants this week.
Date: 11th December 2020
What Defines a Quality Oil?
For Morris Lubricants supplying quality oil is a moral duty, and the company’s definition of what makes a quality oil, which has been refined by 151 years of industry experience, is determined by its ability to fulfil the specific requirements it was developed for.
Date: 3rd December 2020
Morris Lubricants Clock Tower Lights up for Christmas
Some welcome festive cheer has been added to a key route into Shrewsbury town centre with the switching on of Christmas lights at a famous business landmark.
Date: 1st December 2020
Shrewsbury Town FC Shirt Auction
As official sponsors of Shrewsbury Town Football Club, Morris Lubricants have received two home shirts signed by the players!
Date: 29th November 2020
Morris Lubricants Mourns the Loss of Keiron
Heritage and main line railways across the UK lost one of their most enthusiastic supporters at the weekend following the sudden death of Keiron Thorogood.
Date: 25th November 2020
Morris Lubricants Hosts First Ever Ambassador Day
You know their names, you know their race results, and you know they’re part of the Morris Lubricants family, but do you know what it truly takes to become a standard-setting, record breaking racing driver like Guy Martin, Lydia Walmsley or Dave Jenkins? Well, you’re about to find out.
Date: 24th November 2020
Champion Support for Hope House as Morris Lubricants Donate £2,000
Christmas has arrived a month early for Hope House children’s hospices thanks to a £2,000 donation from two Shropshire businesses.
Date: 19th November 2020
Two More 'Ask the Expert' Training Sessions Added
Following the great success of Morris Lubricants' first online 'Ask the Experts' training sessions, we are excited to announce the first training dates for 2021.
Date: 18th November 2020
Ask the Experts: Online Lubricant Training
Morris Lubricants is excited to launch the first of it's online technical training sessions. Previously, we hosted technical training onsite to help customers understand specific features of lubricants and lubrication.
Date: 18th November 2020
Morris Lubricants Launches 'Ask the Expert' Online Training
Morris Lubricants has launched a new series of online technical training sessions to give customers the opportunity to increase their lubricants knowledge remotely.
Date: 10th November 2020
Morris Lubricants Launches Fuel Efficiency Calculator
Morris Lubricants has launched a fuel efficiency calculator to show clients in the heavy duty diesel market the savings and benefits that can be made by using low viscosity high performing engine oils.
Date: 26th October 2020
Autumn Lubrinews 2020 Now Available
In the latest edition of Lubrinews, Morris Lubricants' exclusive newsletter, you can read how the company is recovering from the Coronavirus pandemic which has affected us all and continues to do so; market trends with Adrian Hill and how Morris Lubricants has helped a local charity and heritage railways all over the country.
We also take a look at recent retirements within the company, a milestone from another long-serving member of staff and the latest from Morris Lubricants' Racing Ambassadors Dave Jenkins and Lydia Walmsley.
Date: 7th October 2020
Meeting the Challenge of Change: the Biogas Market
Morris Lubricants manufacture products specifically developed for the gas engine market and currently supports over 200MW of power generation in the UK – that’s enough energy to power 400,000 homes.
Date: 29th September 2020
Severn Hospice Welcomes Pandemic Donation from Morris Lubricants
One of Shrewsbury’s oldest companies has donated £10,000 to support Severn Hospice which has seen fundraising halted by the pandemic.
Date: 21st September 2020
Morris Lubricants Supports World's First Preserved Railway
The world’s first preserved railway is one of 50 heritage and steam railways across the UK that is receiving support from a leading independent lubricants company.
Date: 17th September 2020
End of an Era as Kenny Retires
One of Morris Lubricants’ longest-serving employees has decided to hang up his work boots and hi-vis jacket this week.
Date: 28th August 2020
Reception Retirement for Maria
Reception at Morris Lubricants’ Shrewsbury headquarters will be without a familiar friendly face as Receptionist Maria Buck is retiring from the company this week.
Date: 7th August 2020
Survival and Recovery, the Morris Lubricants Way
Drawing strength from its workforce on the home front, and the loyalty shown by its international community of customers, Morris Lubricants credits the resilience of the people involved in every aspect of its 150-year-old business for helping to make the company able to adapt and overcome the unprecedented challenges that the coronavirus pandemic has presented.
Date: 5th August 2020
Morris Lubricants Supports 50 Heritage and Steam Railways
Morris Lubricants has agreed to support 50 heritage and steam railways across the UK which have been closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Date: 22nd July 2020
Talisman Steam Engine Captured in Film
Cumbrian engineer Alex Sharphouse has achieved his dream of building a classic 20th century steam engine from scratch. For six years, he was a man with a mission: to recreate Talisman, a Fowler B6 Big Lion Road Locomotive, the ‘King of the Road’ of its era, capable of hauling loads in excess of 100 tonnes.
Date: 17th June 2020
Summer Lubrinews 2020 Now Available
It has been a difficult few months for all businesses and you cannot hide from the fact that Covid-19 has dominated the headlines. Amongst this though there has been lots of positive news and exciting things to come that we can look forward to. In the latest edition of Lubrinews, Morris Lubricants exclusive newsletter, you can read the latest updates on the Covid-19 situation and the company's plans to invest heavily in its future.
You can also read exciting news about Talisman, our fantastic fund raising achievements from 2019 and hope and plans for the future from our MLR ambassadors Lydia Walmsley and Ashleigh Morris.
Date: 12th June 2020
Shropshire Tractor Pull Raises £12,000 For Hospices
A popular annual tractor pulling event in Shropshire has used horsepower to raise £12,000 for two county charities.
Date: 4th June 2020
New Product: Workshop Pro Hand Sanitiser
Morris Lubricants Workshop Pro Hand Sanitiser is now available! Produced using a World Health Organisation recommended formula.
Date: 14th May 2020
Heritage Railway Support Scheme
Morris Lubricants has great experience when it comes to Heritage and Steam Lubricants and has been working closely with steam heritage workshops for 150 years.
Date: 8th April 2020
Companies Raise £15,000 for Guide Dogs for the Blind
Three sister companies have combined to raise £15,000 for Guide Dogs for the Blind by organising a series of fundraising events and activities.
Date: 27th March 2020
Morris Lubricants Invests £1.6m to Develop Facilities
Morris Lubricants, one of the UK's leading independent lubricants companies, has announced a £1.6 million investment programme at its Shrewsbury headquarters.
Date: 19th March 2020
Investment by Morris Lubricants Turbo-Charges Deliveries to Customers
Morris Lubricants has invested £150,000 in a new turbo-charged delivery service to ensure that customers receive their orders in the fastest possible time.
Date: 19th March 2020
Charity Quiz Night Proves to be a Huge Success
Morris Lubricants and Morris Leisure have recently hosted a Charity Quiz Night in Shrewsbury and it proved to be a huge success.
Date: 12th March 2020
Owen Named UK Lubricants Industry's Young Employee of the Year
A member of Morris Lubricants management, has won a prestigious national award for the industry. Owen Lloyd, 27, from Shrewsbury, capped a memorable year personally by being named the United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) Young Employee of the Year. He is the first employee of Morris Lubricants, one of Europe’s leading independent lubricants companies, to win a UKLA award for 19 years.
Date: 26th November 2019
Darrell Chalks up 25 Years' Service
The Laboratory Supervisor at a Shrewsbury-based lubricants specialist, who is part of team of responsible for quality control, new product development and customer sample testing, has chalked up 25 years’ service.
Date: 18th October 2019
Andrew Rises to Snowdon Blind Summit Challenge
The Executive Chairman of one of Europe’s leading family owned lubricants companies has achieved his goal of climbing Mount Snowdon blindfolded to raise money for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Date: 25th September 2019
Silverware at Last for Shrewsbury's Team of Invincibles
Shrewsbury Rugby Club’s ‘invincibles’ have been celebrating a perfect season, winning their league in style with a record-breaking 22 wins from their 22 matches.
Date: 24th July 2019
Back on Track
Two giants of the commercial vehicle world have come together again, working together on the road, and on the racetrack. Morris Lubricants and Digraph have re-established their partnership, which will see the UK oil and lubricant specialist and commercial vehicle factor deepen their ties across product supply and sponsorship opportunities.
Date: 11th July 2019