Who Makes Castrol Oil?

Castrol is a U.K.-based producer of industrial and automotive lubricants for a global market. The company was founded by Charles Wakefield in London in 1899. 8 It was acquired by BP in 2002. 9 Castrol lubricants are sold in automotive stores and gas stations in over 150 countries.

Where does Castrol get its oil?

Wakefield researchers found that adding a measure of castor oil, a vegetable oil made from castor beans, did the trick nicely. They called the new product “Castrol.” In 1919 John Alcock and Arthur Brown choose Castrol to lubricate their engine on the first trans-Atlantic flight.

Where is Castrol manufactured?

Among the changes announced was the consolidation of manufacturing operations at Castrol's Warminster, Pa., site, which will drive further scale and procurement efficiencies for the business and create a world-scale industrial fluid manufacturing and supply operation.