From 1995 until 1997, Castrol were also the shirt sponsors of English Football League side Swindon Town. Castrol products are still marketed under the red, white and green colour scheme that dates from the launch of Castrol motor oil in 1909. Advertisements for Castrol oil historically featured the slogan "Castrol ¨C liquid engineering".
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 Castrol Oil Company?
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 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.