INDUSTRY NEWS SBZ: 20 years and going strong
SBZ CORPORATION is proud to celebrate “Twenty Years in Business” as a privately owned lubricant additive manufacturer and supplier of fuel additives, lubricant components, base oil and speciality products within the oil industry.
SBZ’s journey began two decades ago with great vision, passion and focus on creating “The Major Alternative” within the industry, offering mutual growth and a mission to exceed customers’ expectations. SBZ has brought together a wealth of industry, operational and technical expertise to deliver performance products and exceptional customer service.
“Initially based in the UK, the company has grown to include offices in the USA and technical sales teams across Europe and Asia. The last twenty years have presented many challenges. Being close to local and international market fluctuations, trends and insights
have played a key role in the company’s growth. SBZ is based on forging close partnerships with our customers, suppliers, distribution, and bulk storage partners to fulfil our promises. Sustainable growth is a key focus for the next five years, with the planned expansion of existing business we have developed in the USA, the Middle East, African and Southeast Asian markets”. Reggie Disley. Sales Director, SBZ Corporation.
With continued investment in manufacturing plants, laboratories, strategic bulk storage and key personnel, SBZ offer a secure global supply to meet your requirements. SBZ look forward to continued growth and invite you to partner with us in 2023.
www.sbzcorporation.com
Obituary
We are sad to announce that David Neadle, former UKLA President (2003-2005), sadly passed away on 1st January 2023.
David was a UKLA Board Member 1994-2009 and Chairman of the Metalworking Fluid Product Stewardship group until 2011. He was a founder member in 1968 of the British Lubricant Federation which subsequently merged in 2005 with the UK Delegation to UEIL to become the UKLA which we know today. David was the first UKLA President and, in the words of Rod Parker, former Executive Director, UKLA: “David was absolutely the right choice as President at this time. During the transition from BLF to UKLA I can say to his credit that I never saw his normal calm nature ruffled or even disturbed during all the lengthy negotiations”.
David was also instrumental in the formation
of the UKLA’s Metalworking Fluid Product Stewardship Group which he chaired, and represented the industry at global ISO meetings.
David began his career in the research department of a manufacturer of organic chemicals, after which he joined the Medical Research Council, carrying out chemical analysis and synthesis linked to the chemical pathology of mental disorders. Following a further one year as a hospital biochemist, he returned to industry and worked with lubricants for 42 years. David’s hobbies included photography and he enjoyed spending time with his family.
A highly respected individual whose contribution to the industry both in person and via his published articles will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with David’s family, friends and industry colleagues at this sad time.
LUBE MAGAZINE NO.173 FEBRUARY 2023
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