Certas Lubricant Solutions signs agreement as Official PANOLIN Distributor for the UK Market
Certas Lubricant Solutions is pleased to announce that it has signed a distribution agreement with PANOLIN, bringing this globally recognised range of high-performance biodegradable lubricants to the UK market. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Certas’ continued commitment to expanding its portfolio of environmentally considerate lubricants and supporting customers in achieving sustainability goals.
PANOLIN has been a leading innovator in biodegradable lubricant technology for over seven decades, with a reputation for advancing product performance while reducing environmental impact. Together with Certas’ strong service infrastructure, the Shell PANOLIN range will now be readily available across key industry sectors throughout the UK.
“The addition of the Panolin range of environmentally considerate lubricants to our portfolio, combined with our strong service offer, will enhance our capability to assist customers in our key markets of marine, offshore, construction, forestry and water utilities, to meet sustainability goals,” states Steve Mayo, Managing Director of Certas Lubricant Solutions Europe.
Why PANOLIN Matters: Performance Meets Environmental Responsibility
In many modern industries, machinery operates in environments where the risk of fluid contamination poses both operational and ecological challenges. Traditional mineral-based lubricants, while effective at reducing friction and wear, can cause significant harm if released into soil or water. This is particularly true in sectors such as agriculture, construction, forestry, marine, and mining, where equipment frequently works near sensitive ecosystems.
The Shell PANOLIN range addresses these challenges by offering next-generation biodegradable lubricants that deliver robust performance while reducing the potential environmental impact of accidental spills or leakage. These products are developed using fully synthetic ester-based technology, which provides excellent oxidation stability and long fluid life without the high aquatic toxicity associated with older biodegradable formulations.
Sector-Specific Benefits of Biodegradable Lubricants
Agriculture
Agricultural equipment often operates close to watercourses, crops, and livestock areas where contamination can disrupt ecosystems and affect farm productivity. Biodegradable lubricants from the Shell PANOLIN range help minimise environmental risks while ensuring reliable performance in tractors, harvesters, and hydraulic systems.
Construction
Construction machinery operates in diverse and often wet environments — from riverbanks and wetlands to urban sites. PANOLIN biodegradable oils provide excellent wear protection and can reduce downtime by resisting contamination from water and dust while offering a more environmentally considerate option for earthmoving and piling equipment.
Forestry
Forestry works are frequently carried out in ecologically sensitive woodlands and water catchments, where lubricant leaks can have prolonged environmental impact. PANOLIN lubricants are engineered to withstand the heavy loads and wide temperature ranges typical of forestry machinery, ensuring that rigorous environmental obligations are met without compromising equipment life.
Marine
Marine operations demand lubricants that protect propulsion systems, gearboxes, and hydraulics — yet pose minimal risk to aquatic life. Shell PANOLIN offers environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs) with low ecotoxicity and readily biodegradable properties, making them suitable for use in applications where fluid-to-sea interfaces are possible.
Mining
Mining equipment operates under severe loads and in remote environments where hydraulic leaks or oil spills can lead to costly clean-ups and regulatory issues. Biodegradable lubricants help reduce the ecological footprint of mining operations while delivering long oil-change intervals, robust oxidisation resistance, and effective wear protection for heavy-duty components.
Supporting Sustainability in Practice
By integrating Shell PANOLIN into their maintenance programmes, organisations can achieve extended oil life, reduced environmental impact, and lower total cost of ownership — critical factors for responsible operations in sensitive environments. Implementing ongoing lubricant monitoring and advisory services further helps businesses optimise performance and meet industry-specific sustainability targets.
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