INDUSTRY NEWS Graco Inc. set to mark centenary
This year, 2026, Graco, worldwide leaders in fluid handling, are marking their 100th anniversary; a rare milestone for a manufacturing company and a moment that reflects a century of resilience, innovation and growth.
Founded in a Minnesota garage by two very different brothers, one an inventor, the other a businessman, the company began with a single solution to a real-world problem and has since grown into a global leader serving manufacturing, construction and industrial markets.
Over the past century, Graco has navigated major
inflection points, from rapidly shifting to wartime production during World War II to evolving alongside decades of technological and economic change, while maintaining its engineering core and customer-first approach.
As manufacturers today face workforce shortages, automation decisions and long-term competitiveness challenges, Graco’s centenary offers a compelling real-world case study in how companies can adapt across generations without losing their identity.
graco.com
New UKLA member UKLA is pleased to welcome Petrofer UK as its newest member!
Petrofer UK
Harcourt Business Park, Halesfield 17 Telford, Shropshire TF7 4PW, United Kingdom
As part of the global PETROFER Group, Petrofer UK supplies a portfolio of speciality industrial lubricants to UK businesses to solve complex lubrication challenges simply.
Product supply is paired with a partnership-led approach with services that include technical support, process optimisation, condition monitoring, and in-house laboratory analysis. These capabilities ensure long-term operational confidence and promote effective and responsible use during service life.
At the end of 2025, the company reached a significant milestone by localising production of selected core products under an agreement with Morris Lubricants. This strategic decision is important for ensuring sustained growth, resilience, and continuity of supply in an increasingly complex and competitive landscape. It also strengthens responsiveness and competitiveness to support UK manufacturing, and alignment with corporate sustainability objectives and commitment to responsible manufacturing.
The company’s portfolio covers applications across: • Heat treatment • Die-casting & forging • Fire-resistant hydraulic fluids • Metalworking & metal forming • Industrial cleaners • Corrosion preventatives • General lubricants • Paper chemicals
The company’s focus has always been to help clients succeed with a passionate commitment to put quality and satisfaction at the centre of everything they do, whilst making the most efficient use of Earth’s valuable resources.
With a reputation built on forging productive business relationships, rooted in trust, transparency, and measurable success, Petrofer UK continues to play a vital role in supporting UK manufacturers. With its commitment to navigating the challenges of tomorrow with greater resilience and agility, the company is positioned as a trusted supplier to the lubricants sector.
petrofer.co.uk
LUBE MAGAZINE NO.193 JUNE 2026
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