Foodgrade Lubrication and Asset Care partner
Activate is a family business with over 30 years’ experience in the development of and science behind foodgrade lubricants, and a customer base spanning the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food packaging industries.
We are trusted lubrication partners to over 60% of the UK’s top 50 food groups. Our team’s unrivalled knowledge of tribology and real-world application has enabled us to offer a unique, science-based approach that brings immediate, tangible business benefits.
From supply to structured performance
Activate has evolved from specialist lubricant supplier to structured asset care partner. Alongside premium food-grade lubricants, we now support manufacturers through a broader performance framework that includes:
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System8® oil store control
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Automatic lubrication systems
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Technical training
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Oil analysis and condition monitoring
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Asset Care Excellence (ACE)
This progression reflects a simple reality:
Maintenance culture is rarely improved through product alone.
It depends on control, capability, verification and long-term ownership. Asset Care Excellence (ACE) represents the most developed expression of that thinking - helping organisations benchmark current practice, prioritise improvement and manage asset care as a measurable performance discipline.
Performance starts with people
A best-practice maintenance culture is built on strong knowledge and understanding. From lubrication fundamentals and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) to practical, site-based workshops, Activate Academy equips teams with the skills and confidence needed to deliver sustainable results.
UK-made synthetic foodgrade lubricants
Activate Lubricants manufacture and supply a comprehensive selection of synthetic foodsafe oils, greases, aerosols and foodgrade application equipment, all specifically developed to cater for the various sectors of the food industry, as well as packaging, pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies that are required to use NSF registered products in the production process. We are passionate about reliability and have introduced a number of industry-first products. Our high quality lubricants help reduce breakdowns, extend the life of machines and are all 100% foodsafe - if it says Activate on the label, it IS foodgrade!
As we are all aware, the food industry is a dynamic environment which can be very pressured. So we offer an extra level of support with guaranteed free next-day delivery (on all orders over £400 placed by 1.45pm) and have designed our whole lubrication approach to ensure lubricants are never out-of-stock products. You can browse our full product range online by clicking the relevant product category links below.
Lubrication systems
Innovative lubrication systems are the core of Activate's offering and the reason why we are able to provide 'right first time' solutions. Our unique visual management systems have audit compliance built in from the start and enable a meticulously ordered oil store with minimal risk of misapplication. We can can consult, design and install automatic lubrication systems to help improve production line efficiency, significantly extend asset life, and reduce usage, downtime and labour on manual lubrication tasks.
A selection of our food industry partners
The service men who actually have to operate the system have only praise for the product. Delivery and costs have lived up to their promises.
Group Chief Engineer
Global Bakery Group
Thank you so much for your help we cruised through the audit nicely thanks to your swift response - times like that show which suppliers truly deliver support and you do!
Engineer
Leading UK Meat Producer
I like the personal touch and professional conduct and overall the service you have is invaluable. I look forward to a long relationship with you and your company...
Engineering Stores Manager
Leading Global Meat Group
Thank you so much for your help we cruised through the audit nicely thanks to your swift response - times like that show which suppliers truly deliver support and you do!
Engineer
Leading UK Meat Producer
I like the personal touch and professional conduct and overall the service you have is invaluable. I look forward to a long relationship with you and your company...
Engineering Stores Manager
Leading Global Meat Group
I would be more than happy to recommend Activate as a supplier. The service is excellent and most importantly I receive no complaints from our 16 sites...
Group Purchasing Manager
Global Snacks Producer
I would be more than happy to recommend Activate as a supplier. The service is excellent and most importantly I receive no complaints from our 16 sites...
Group Purchasing Manager
Leading Global Meat Group
Due to the knowledge your team possess and the friendly manner they conduct themselves with, Activate Lubricants are a credit to the marketplace...
Engineering Stores Manager
Leading Global Meat Group
Having installed my 3rd Activate lubrication system in the last 5 years at various companies, I can honestly say that it is the best lubrication system you can install...
Group Chief Engineer
Global Bakery Group
Due to the knowledge your team possess and the friendly manner they conduct themselves with, Activate Lubricants are a credit to the marketplace...
Engineering Stores Manager
Leading Global Meat Group
Having installed my 3rd Activate lubrication system in the last 5 years at various companies, I can honestly say that it is the best lubrication system you can install...
Group Chief Engineer
Global Bakery Group
The service men who actually have to operate the system have only praise for the product. Delivery and costs have lived up to their promises.
Group Chief Engineer
Global Bakery Group
Having installed my 3rd Activate lubrication system in the last 5 years at various companies, I can honestly say that it is the best lubrication system you can install...
Group Chief Engineer
Global Bakery Group
The service men who actually have to operate the system have only praise for the product. Delivery and costs have lived up to their promises.
Group Chief Engineer
Global Bakery Group
Thank you so much for your help we cruised through the audit nicely thanks to your swift response - times like that show which suppliers truly deliver support and you do!
Engineer
Leading UK Meat Producer
Thank you so much for your help we cruised through the audit nicely thanks to your swift response - times like that show which suppliers truly deliver support and you do!
Engineer
Leading UK Meat Producer
I like the personal touch and professional conduct and overall the service you have is invaluable. I look forward to a long relationship with you and your company...
Engineering Stores Manager
Leading Global Meat Group
Due to the knowledge your team possess and the friendly manner they conduct themselves with, Activate Lubricants are a credit to the marketplace...
Engineering Stores Manager
Leading Global Meat Group
Having installed my 3rd Activate lubrication system in the last 5 years at various companies, I can honestly say that it is the best lubrication system you can install...
Group Chief Engineer
Global Bakery Group
The service men who actually have to operate the system have only praise for the product. Delivery and costs have lived up to their promises.
Group Chief Engineer
Global Bakery Group
Trusted by 60%+ of the UK’s top 50 food groups, we help manufacturers optimise reliability, profitability and compliance.
Foodgrade lubrication excellence
Trusted by 60%+ of the UK’s top 50 food groups, we help manufacturers optimise reliability, profitability and compliance.
Trusted by 60%+ of the UK’s top 50 food groups, we help manufacturers optimise reliability, profitability and compliance.
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
Trusted by 60%+ of the UK’s top 50 food groups, we help manufacturers optimise reliability, profitability and compliance.
RESIDENTIAL
SERVICES
