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.
A heavy goods vehicle mechanic by trade, Guy was eager to discover each stage of the manufacturing process and how oil is formulated to keep engines and machinery lubricated even in the toughest conditions.
In the series of five videos, to be launched in the coming weeks, the Morris Lubricants Brand Ambassador is guided through the production process by the company’s Technology Manager Adrian Hill.
Morris Lubricants is the UK’s leading, independently owned manufacturer of oil and lubricants, which are sold to 90 countries around the globe, with each product proudly displaying the Union Jack.
Guy discovers that the oil blending process is lengthy and strictly monitored, beginning with high quality raw materials being delivered through to making the oils and lubricants, quality control and filling the finished oils in to various sizes, ranging from as little as 250ml, five litre contour, 25 litre drum, 205 litre barrel to bulk containers.
Adrian explains the chemistry behind how each oil product is specially formulated to meet the needs of individual applications in diverse markets, ranging from agriculture and automotive to industrial and power generation.
Guy also gets to see the quality controls that are in place to make sure that the oils and lubricants are produced correctly. These oils and lubricants, which are used in cars, motorbikes, tractors, lorries and a huge range of machinery, must meet strict global and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) specifications.
The package is palletised, stored and then shipped out to customers in the UK or overseas. With 44 million litres of product leaving the company’s two manufacturing sites per annum with 12 shipping containers leaving Shrewsbury every week.
A further three extra episodes were filmed detailing the cutting-edge technology used in the laboratory that separates Morris Lubricants from other lubricant manufacturers.
“After spending time at the factory in Shrewsbury, I now appreciate the science and skill that goes into making Morris Lubricants’ products,” said Guy. “I didn't realise they made as many different varieties of oil and lubricants.
“It blew me away 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 enjoyed filming the videos with Guy. “Throughout the filming, 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 seeing something new and enjoyed filling a few barrels, capping it and putting the Morris Lubricants seal on."
The video series will be launched on Morris Lubricants website and social media channels. So, sit back and enjoy with a ‘proper’ cup of tea like Guy Martin.
The series will all be available to view here.
Item uploaded: 29th April 2022