Since 2000, Castrol Limited has been a subsidiary of BP, which acquired the company for $4.73 billion. The "Wakefield Oil Company" was founded by Charles Wakefield in Cheapside, London in 1899. Wakefield had previously left a job at Vacuum Oil to start a new business selling lubricants for trains and heavy machinery.
Who is Thai castor oil industries?
The main German partner whose experience in castor oil production stretched back more than half a century, provided the technical know-how with emphasis on quality oil production. Thai Castor Oil Industries Co., Ltd. was registered as a Thai company on November 2, 1977.
Who makes Castrol lubricants?
Castrol Limited is a British oil company that markets industrial and automotive lubricants, offering a wide range of oil, greases and similar products for most lubrication applications.
Who owns Burmah-Castrol Oil?
In 1966, Castrol was acquired by company Burmah Oil, which was renamed "Burmah-Castrol". Burmah-Castrol was purchased by London-based multinational BP (then, "BP Amoco plc") in 2000.