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We were honoured to welcome the Lord-Lieutenant to our Wednesbury site yesterday for a very special occasion. As the representative of His Majesty The King, the Lord-Lieutenant, accompanied by Cadet Flight Sergeant Adrial Dos Santos, officially presented Exol Lubricants with the prestigious King’s Award for International Trade certificate and trophy. It was a proud and…

Exol Lubricants had the honour of attending a Royal Reception at Windsor Castle, celebrating this year’s King’s Award for Enterprise recipients. Representing Exol was Export Sales Manager, Paul Eastwood, who joined other winners from across the UK in the Grand Reception Room to mark this prestigious achievement. The event was attended by His Majesty The…

Exol Lubricants has announced today (Tuesday 6th May) it has received a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade, one of the highest honours for UK businesses. The award recognises Exol’s outstanding growth in overseas markets, achieved through a combination of long-term strategic planning, high quality products and a commitment to excellence in customer…

We’re pleased to unveil four new replacement Scania trucks as part of our ongoing investment in logistics and customer service to continue to support market demands. The latest trucks added to the Exol fleet feature the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise branding, following our success in receiving the accolade for International Trade in 2025. Along…

Exol’s Managing Director Steve Everitt, Sales and Marketing Director Steve Dunn and Export Sales Manager Paul Eastwood recently travelled to Thailand to visit Exol’s long-standing partner, Shinsiri, supporting them at their annual dealer conference and strengthening plans for the year ahead. The highlight of the visit was Shinsiri being crowned Export Distributor of the Year…

Exol CEO, Darren Frogson, has been appointed Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (UK) Ltd (VLS), succeeding Harald Oosting. With almost thirty years of experience in the lubricants sector and extensive expertise in commercial management, Darren brings strong leadership and deep industry insight to the role. As CEO of Exol, Darren has long championed…

Exol is proud to have played a small part in preserving an important piece of British agricultural history, supporting the David Brown Tractor Club as they serviced and showcased the last ever David Brown tractor to leave the factory.
 Working alongside our distributor Auckland Lubricants, Exol supplied several 25-litre drums of Taurus E3 15W-40 to…

Exol was proud to support this year’s IAAF Annual Conference and Awards as a partner sponsor, joining businesses, distributors and industry leaders from across the automotive aftermarket for an evening of collaboration and celebration. The event brought the sector together to discuss key industry developments, share insight and recognise outstanding achievements from the past year.…

Exol Lubricants has expanded its high-quality product portfolio with the launch of Opticool Antifreeze Orange (D052), a high-performance heavy-duty engine coolant. Free from nitrites, amines, phosphates, borax & silicates, Opticool Antifreeze Orange delivers advanced protection, extended service life and excellent system compatibility. The coolant’s sophisticated inhibitor package ensures outstanding corrosion resistance across all metals and…

Exol is delighted to congratulate Eric Davis and Russell Joseph, the latest recipients of the Exol Oil Award at this year’s Wyedean Rally. After a season marked by reliability challenges, the pair delivered a standout performance in the Forest of Dean, guiding their Mini Clubman to a class-winning result in the West Wales Rally Spares…

We’re pleased to introduce the latest addition to the Exol product range, Optima FS 0W-16. A fully synthetic, ultra-low-viscosity engine oil developed to meet the demands of the latest fuel-efficient petrol engines. As modern engines evolve, so does the need for lubricants that deliver enhanced efficiency without compromising protection. Optima FS 0W-16 has been engineered…

Exol was proud to support this year’s Chemodex Charity Golf Day, an annual event that brings together players, partners and sponsors to raise funds for Ashgate Hospice. This year’s fundraiser was a tremendous success, generating an outstanding £5,000 for the hospice and its vital work within the community. Members of the Exol team were delighted…