CHEMUKEXPO 2023 NEC BIRMINGHAM
SIP – Speciality Oils and Fluids would like to thank everyone who visited their stand and met the teams. Amazing event and looking forward to 2024
SIP – Speciality Oils and Fluids would like to thank everyone who visited their stand and met the teams. Amazing event and looking forward to 2024
HIGH QUALITY SIPPRO PROCESS OILS FOR SILICON SEALANTS
We are excited to share their new brochure explaining how our SIPPRO high purity process oils offer great value when used as a solvent in silicon sealants as they are clear, colourless, UV stable and offer excellent solvency at low addition rates. SIP is pleased to include SIPPRO 4,6 and 9 ECO re-refined fluids in […]
We are excited to share their new brochure explaining how our SIPPRO high purity process oils offer great value when used as a solvent in silicon sealants as they are clear, colourless, UV stable and offer excellent solvency at low addition rates.
SIP is pleased to include SIPPRO 4,6 and 9 ECO re-refined fluids in this range to help producers improve the sustainability profile and reduce carbon footprint of their existing and new sealant formulations.
SIP Attend Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas
Sales Manager Will Aspinall is attending OTC Houston 2023 at NRG Park 1-4 MAY. A great chance to meet customers, learn about new technologies in the offshore sector and networking.
Sales Manager Will Aspinall is attending OTC Houston 2023 at NRG Park 1-4 MAY. A great chance to meet customers, learn about new technologies in the offshore sector and networking.
SIP ATTEND ELGI ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SIP’s representatives, Robert Haw and Michael Lyttle are attending ELGI in Amsterdam from 29th April – 2nd May. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please get in touch.
SIP Attend CHEMUK2023
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our stand G114 at CHEMUK2023 in Birmingham in May.
We will have representative from our Sales, Operations and Technical Teams on hand to discuss the latest trends, and meet existing and future suppliers, business partners and customers.
Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a meeting!
HIGH PURITY SIPEX OILS FOR AMMONIUM NITRATE EXPLOSIVES
We are proud to share the new brochure on our SIPEX range of de-aromatised hydrocarbon oils for use in the manufacture of ammonium nitrate explosives. We have been promoting the use of these high purity oils in explosive formulations for several years as they offer excellent technical performance whilst substantially reducing health, safety and environmental […]
We are proud to share the new brochure on our SIPEX range of de-aromatised hydrocarbon oils for use in the manufacture of ammonium nitrate explosives.
We have been promoting the use of these high purity oils in explosive formulations for several years as they offer excellent technical performance whilst substantially reducing health, safety and environmental risks compared to the use of traditional diesel or fuel oils.
What’s more, to help our customers to easily improve sustainability and reduce carbon footprint of their explosive formulations, SIP has added SIPEX 4 ECO and SIPEX 9 ECO to this range. These high quality re-refined oils match the technical performance of virgin mineral oils with the benefit of up to an 80% reduction in carbon emissions.
SIP Awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal
We are very proud to announce that we have been awarded the Gold EcoVadis Medal in recognition of sustainability achievement. The award places SIP among the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis.
EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence and performance tools for global supply chains and reviews companies across a number of areas. The key areas of focus include meeting sustainability targets for the environment, business ethics and sustainable procurement.
SIP Appoint New Quality Manager
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Laura Quintana to Quality Manager. Laura will continue to work closely with the technical team and support both the sales and operations departments in this increasingly busy and demanding area of regulation and quality as well as taking on a variety of new roles to ensure SIP continue to add value to our customer requirements.
SIP retains Halal Approval
We are delighted to announce that following a recent audit of one of our European Distribution and Storage Hubs, the Halal Certification for our SIPMED EL range of medicinal grade white oils has been renewed for another year.
We are delighted to announce that following a recent audit of one of our European Distribution and Storage Hubs, the Halal Certification for our SIPMED EL range of medicinal grade white oils has been renewed for another year.
SIP CELEBRATES 35 YEARS AS INDEPENDENT MARKETER OF SPECIALITY OILS AND FLUIDS
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers, suppliers and service providers for their support over many years – it has been invaluable.
In addition, our success would not have been possible without our fantastic colleagues, past and present, and we thank them for their loyalty, teamwork, and individual contribution.
SIP is a family run business and takes great pride in the position and reputation it has built in the industry and looks forward to working with all of our stakeholders for many more years.
Welcome Michael Nikolaou to the team!
We are delighted to kick off the New Year with the announcement that Michael has joined our busy Operations Team on a permanent basis. Welcome on-board Michael
We are delighted to kick off the New Year with the announcement that Michael has joined our busy Operations Team on a permanent basis. Welcome on-board Michael
SIP Speciality Oils and Fluids wish you a very Happy Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year
As has become our usual practice, we prefer to make a contribution to charity rather than sending Christmas cards and gifts, so for 2022 we will be supporting Save the Children Charity and donating to their Christmas Jumper Day!
As has become our usual practice, we prefer to make a contribution to charity rather than sending Christmas cards and gifts, so for 2022 we will be supporting Save the Children Charity and donating to their Christmas Jumper Day!

SIP ANNOUNCE NEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
We are delighted to announce that Dennis Poon has joined SIP – Speciality Oils and Fluids and is a very welcome addition to the busy technical team.
We are delighted to support the SAVE THE CHILDREN Christmas Jumper Day this Thursday.

SIP ATTEND THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CROPTEC SHOW
Our International Sales Managers, Ryan Beckett and Rachael Bywater will be attending the 10th Anniversary of The CropTec Show at the East of England Showground, Peterborough on Wednesday 23rd November. This an important event for SIP to meet customers from the agricultural industry and hear from experts about the latest developments and strategies for disease control in arable farming.
SIP ATTENDS SCS FORMULATE TRADE FAIR
SIP has a long and proud history in supplying pharmaceutical white oils to the personal care and cosmetics industries. As one of the largest independent distributors we supply the widest range of product viscosities in the market, with additional important certifications: recently we became the first and only white oil supplier in Europe to have several product grades accredited as “vegan” by The Vegan Society, in addition to Kosher and Halal certifications, which will enhance its appeal to the personal care segment.
SIP Vegan Certified Pharmaceutical Grade White Oils
This November marks the 78th anniversary of the Vegan Society and what better time is there to promote our Vegan Certified Pharmaceutical Grade White Oils, SIPMED 4, SIPMED 15, SIPMED 35, SIPMED 68 and SIPMED 100.
As the first and only European supplier of Pharmaceutical Grade White Oils to have their core grades Vegan certified with the Vegan Society, and with our storage and logistics hub in Western Europe, SIP is ideally placed to advise on the best products to meet your food packaging, coatings and food grade lubricants formulation needs.
SIP SPONSOR UEIL CONFERENCE 2022
SIP is committed to the strategic ambitions of the UEIL (Union of the European Lubricants Industry) and we are proud to be an event sponsor.
SIP has been active in the European markets for more than 35 years and the region remains important for our long-term growth plans.
The Annual Meeting is in Athens from 18-21 October and will have as its theme “Driving innovation – the lubricant industry on the move”.
SIP APPOINTS KRAHN CHEMIE AS DISTRIBUTOR IN CORE EUROPEAN MARKETS
We are delighted to announces a long-term distribution partnership with KRAHN Chemie Group which will broaden the footprint of the SIP range of premium industrial baseoils in the European market and help meet the growing demand for premium products. The product range includes the SIP ID, SIPMET and SIPPAR brands. KRAHN will also promote SIPMED and SIPTECH products for the food grade lubricant segment.
SIP TO MEET OIL & GAS CUSTOMERS IN BERLIN
The 2022 EPCA conference is taking place in Berlin next week. This is a key event with many petrochemical manufacturers, distributors and customers in the petrochemical industries attending. SIP – Speciality Oils and Fluids has been a regular visitor, and next week will be represented in Berlin by Tobias Tasche, Will Aspinall and Michael Lyttle.
The 2022 EPCA conference is taking place in Berlin next week. This is a key event with many petrochemical manufacturers, distributors and customers in the petrochemical industries attending.
SIP – Speciality Oils and Fluids has been a regular visitor, and next week will be represented in Berlin by Tobias Tasche, Will Aspinall and Michael Lyttle.
We are delighted to announce that SIP – Speciality Oils and Fluids now has over 2000 followers on LinkedIn. We look forward to bringing you more exciting updates and news from the world of Speciality Oils and Fluids!
SIP is greatly saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and we offer our sincere condolences to her family at this sad time.
She dedicated her life to serving her country and the Commonwealth, for which we are grateful.

SIP ATTEND FEICA HAMBURG – EUROPEAN ADHESIVE & SEALANT CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2022
SIP International Sales Manager, Ryan Beckett, will be attending the FEICA conference on 14th – 15th September. Please get in touch with Ryan if you would like to meet up at the event. He will be delighted to discuss our extensive portfolio of products, for this market.
SIP International Sales Manager, Ryan Beckett, will be attending the FEICA conference on 14th – 15th September.
Please get in touch with Ryan if you would like to meet up at the event. He will be delighted to discuss our extensive portfolio of products, for this market.
SIP TAKES A STAND AT UNITI
We are attending UNITI Mineral Oil Technology Congress – 30 – 31 August – Stand Number 30, where you will find Will Aspinall, International Sales Manager, Michael Lyttle, Technical Manager, and Sven Felten Independent Consultant, ready to discuss your requirements. Please drop by for a chat – we look forward to seeing you there.
We are attending UNITI Mineral Oil Technology Congress – 30 – 31 August – Stand Number 30, where you will find Will Aspinall, International Sales Manager, Michael Lyttle, Technical Manager, and Sven Felten Independent Consultant, ready to discuss your requirements.
Please drop by for a chat – we look forward to seeing you there.
SIP SPONSORS UEIL ANNUAL CONGRESS
We are proud to be sponsoring UEIL (Union of the European Lubricants Industry) Annual Congress in Athens, 19-21 October. For more than 30 years, we have been a key player in EMEA for speciality baseoils, process oils and additives delivered from our own storage and logistics hub in Western Europe.
We are proud to be sponsoring UEIL (Union of the European Lubricants Industry) Annual Congress in Athens, 19-21 October. For more than 30 years, we have been a key player in EMEA for speciality baseoils, process oils and additives delivered from our own storage and logistics hub in Western Europe.
SIP welcomes new Junior Sales Executive
We are delighted to welcome Aleix Valera Vieco to SIP – Speciality Oils and Fluids. Aleix joins us as a Junior Sales Executive, and is a very welcome addition to the busy team. Please see ‘Our People’ page for more information.
We are delighted to welcome Aleix Valera Vieco to SIP – Speciality Oils and Fluids.
Aleix joins us as a Junior Sales Executive, and is a very welcome addition to the busy team. Please see ‘Our People’ page for more information.
SIP EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE NEW INTERNATIONAL SALES MANAGER
We are excited to announce that Ryan Beckett has joined SIP. His addition to the sales team is a significant asset to our commercial capability as we continue our exciting, expanding journey, enhancing focus on key accounts and distributors throughout EMEA. Please see ‘Our People’ page for further information.
We are excited to announce that Ryan Beckett has joined SIP. His addition to the sales team is a significant asset to our commercial capability as we continue our exciting, expanding journey, enhancing focus on key accounts and distributors throughout EMEA. Please see ‘Our People’ page for further information.
SIP ATTEND ICIS IN WINDSOR, UK
SIP has been a regular visitor to the ICIS events for over three decades, and this year our MD Tobias Tasche will join the event in Windsor, UK. The conference gives SIP an opportunity to meet existing and future suppliers, business partners and customers as we take the next step in our long-term strategic journey for the EMEA region. […]
SIP has been a regular visitor to the ICIS events for over three decades, and this year our MD Tobias Tasche will join the event in Windsor, UK.
The conference gives SIP an opportunity to meet existing and future suppliers, business partners and customers as we take the next step in our long-term strategic journey for the EMEA region.
Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a meeting.
WIRE DUSSELDORF
WIRE DUSSELDORF, organised by wire and Tube – Leading International Trade Fairsis taking place next week, the world’s most important trade fair for this important industry and once again SIP is present. Please reach out to our attendee Will Aspinall, SIP’s European Sales Manager who will be available on 22-23, to discuss how we can help […]
WIRE DUSSELDORF, organised by wire and Tube – Leading International Trade Fairsis taking place next week, the world’s most important trade fair for this important industry and once again SIP is present.
Please reach out to our attendee Will Aspinall, SIP’s European Sales Manager who will be available on 22-23, to discuss how we can help you in meeting increasingly challenging requirements in these important application areas.
SIP SPONSORS UEIL ANNUAL CONGRESS
We are proud to be sponsoring UEIL (Union of the European Lubricants Industry) Annual Congress in Athens, 19-21 October. If you would like to arrange a meeting at the event, please do get in touch.
We are proud to be sponsoring UEIL (Union of the European Lubricants Industry) Annual Congress in Athens, 19-21 October. If you would like to arrange a meeting at the event, please do get in touch.
SIP FEATURED IN ICIS TOP 100 DISTRIBUTORS REPORT
We are proud to be included in this year’s “ICIS Special Report of Top 100 Chemical Distributors”, featuring SIP among the largest chemical distributors in Europe and globally. This is testament to more than 35 years of hard work by our team based in London which has made us one of the most respected marketers […]
We are proud to be included in this year’s “ICIS Special Report of Top 100 Chemical Distributors”, featuring SIP among the largest chemical distributors in Europe and globally.
This is testament to more than 35 years of hard work by our team based in London which has made us one of the most respected marketers and distributors of speciality baseoils and additives across EMEA.
SIP attend EFEE Conference on Explosives & Blasting
SIP’s Will Aspinall and Michael Lyttle are attending the EFEE Conference in Maastricht from 15th – 17th May. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a meeting.
SIP’s Will Aspinall and Michael Lyttle are attending the EFEE Conference in Maastricht from 15th – 17th May. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a meeting.
SIP SUPPORTS UKLA SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
SIP – Speciality Oils and Fluids is delighted to announce that they are sponsoring the United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) Ltd and Lube Magazine‘s special one-day conference, addressing the impact and implications for the lubricants industry and its supply chains of ‘Putting Sustainability First’ which will be held in London on 25th May 2022
SIP – Speciality Oils and Fluids is delighted to announce that they are sponsoring the United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) Ltd and Lube Magazine‘s special one-day conference, addressing the impact and implications for the lubricants industry and its supply chains of ‘Putting Sustainability First’ which will be held in London on 25th May 2022
SIP Welcomes New Finance Controller
We are delighted to welcome Osman Agdiran who joins SIP today as Finance Controller. Osman has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from University of Wollongong, Australia and is a CIMA registered Chartered Accountant. Welcome on-board Osman
We are delighted to welcome Osman Agdiran who joins SIP today as Finance Controller. Osman has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from University of Wollongong, Australia and is a CIMA registered Chartered Accountant. Welcome on-board Osman
SIP SPONSORS ELGI Annual General Meeting
SIP – Speciality Oils and Fluids is delighted to be sponsoring the prestigious ELGI – European Lubricating Grease Institute Annual General Meeting in Hamburg, 30th April – 3rd May.
SIP – Speciality Oils and Fluids is delighted to be sponsoring the prestigious ELGI – European Lubricating Grease Institute Annual General Meeting in Hamburg, 30th April – 3rd May.
SIP ATTENDS FIP FRANCE INNOVATION PLASTURGIE, LYON, 6 APRIL 2022
Rachael Bywater, International Sales Manager at SIP – Speciality Oils and Fluids is attending FIP, the leading trade show in France for the plastics, composites and rubber industry, this Wednesday 6th April. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a meeting with Rachael at the event.
Rachael Bywater, International Sales Manager at SIP – Speciality Oils and Fluids is attending FIP, the leading trade show in France for the plastics, composites and rubber industry, this Wednesday 6th April. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a meeting with Rachael at the event.
SIP ATTEND IN-COSMETICS PARIS, 5-7 APRIL 2022
Tobias Tasche, and Rachael Bywater, are attending the world’s pre-eminent personal care trade fair this week – In-Cosmetics Global which will take place in Paris, France. We are looking forward to meeting in person both current and new industry colleagues, and learning about the latest industry innovations and trends. We would be delighted to chat about your personal […]
Tobias Tasche, and Rachael Bywater, are attending the world’s pre-eminent personal care trade fair this week – In-Cosmetics Global which will take place in Paris, France. We are looking forward to meeting in person both current and new industry colleagues, and learning about the latest industry innovations and trends. We would be delighted to chat about your personal care options. Please feel free to connect with us before the event to arrange a meeting.
SIP attend Eurocoat 2022, Paris Expo, 29-31 March
Rachael Bywater, International Sales Manager, and Michael Lyttle, Technical Support and Development Manager at SIP are attending Eurocoat Paris Exhibition 2022 at Paris Expo next week and are looking forward to meeting in person, both current and new industry colleagues, and learning about the latest industry innovations and trends.
Rachael Bywater, International Sales Manager, and Michael Lyttle, Technical Support and Development Manager at SIP are attending Eurocoat Paris Exhibition 2022 at Paris Expo next week and are looking forward to meeting in person, both current and new industry colleagues, and learning about the latest industry innovations and trends.
CALUMET APPOINTS SIP AS NAPHTHENICS DISTRIBUTOR IN EUROPE
London and Indianapolis, March 2022Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP (“Calumet”) announces a long-term distribution partnership with SIP Specialty Oils and Fluids (“SIP”).The partnership will broaden the footprint in the European market for the Calumet range of naphthenic base oils and the growing demand for more supply options. Calumet has teamed up with SIP Speciality Oils […]
London and Indianapolis, March 2022
Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP (“Calumet”) announces a long-term distribution partnership with SIP Specialty Oils and Fluids (“SIP”).
The partnership will broaden the footprint in the European market for the Calumet range of naphthenic base oils and the growing demand for more supply options. Calumet has teamed up with SIP Speciality Oils and Fluids to market and promote the product portfolio to industrial markets across Europe. Under the terms of the agreement SIP will market, sell, warehouse, and support the full Calumet product portfolio of naphthenic products with immediate effect.
Calumet also authorises SIP to sell their range of paraffinic base oils, solvents, and esters in the European market.
Calumet International Sales Director John Soanes said “We are incredibly excited about this recent agreement with SIP Specialty Oils and Fluids, as our organizations are very much aligned in our goals and values. We look forward to providing customers in Europe with our high-quality naphthenic base oils leveraging the excellent reputation of our new partner, SIP Specialty Oils and Fluids”
Tobias Tasche, Managing Director of SIP said “SIP is delighted to have reached this agreement with Calumet. We see an increasing interest from our customers in supply security for naphthenic oils and a keen interest to diversify their supplier base for this product segment, and with our thirty years of experience in EMEA we are well placed to support these customers. We have our own in-house technical and logistics teams to support the introduction of this product portfolio and we look forward to achieving great success in the European market together”
About Calumet:
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: CLMT) manufactures, formulates, and markets a diversified slate of specialty products to customers in a broad range of consumer-facing and industrial markets. Calumet is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and operates twelve facilities throughout North America.
About SIP Speciality Oils and Fluids:
SIP Limited is an independent marketer of specialty oils, fluids and additives and has been active in EMEA for more than 30 years. Operating from its office in London, UK, and their storage and distribution hub in Antwerp, Belgium products are supplied throughout Europe and beyond by vessel, road tanker, flexi/iso tanks. They supply drilling base fluids, premium industrial oils (naphthenic and paraffinic), process oils, environmentally acceptable base oils, low viscosity specialty fluids and a range of additives. For more information about SIP, please visit www.sip.com or on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/sip-ltd/.
SIP CONTRIBUTE TO LUBEZINE – AFRICA’S PREMIER LUBRICANTS MAGAZINE
We are delighted to feature in the latest edition of Lubezine Magazine answering FAQS about crop protection. SIP’s own SIPSPRAY range has recently been redeveloped and augmented, and is specifically designed for producing superior crop protection oils, where occupational hygiene and minimising environmental impact are critical. Please ready more in our Products Page for Speciality Fluids.
We are delighted to feature in the latest edition of Lubezine Magazine answering FAQS about crop protection.
SIP’s own SIPSPRAY range has recently been redeveloped and augmented, and is specifically designed for producing superior crop protection oils, where occupational hygiene and minimising environmental impact are critical. Please ready more in our Products Page for Speciality Fluids.
SIP FOURNIT DES HUILES DE BASE ET ADDITIFS POUR LES APPLICATIONS LES PLUS EXIGEANTES
SIP a l’un des portefeuilles les plus complets de produits, couvrant une large gamme de fluides de base pour de nombreuses applications. Des huiles blanches médicinales aux huiles de protection végétale, des fluides de forage aux diluants pour explosifs, et une gamme croissante d’huiles de base et d’additifs respectueux de l’environnement.
SIP a l’un des portefeuilles les plus complets de produits, couvrant une large gamme de fluides de base pour de nombreuses applications. Des huiles blanches médicinales aux huiles de protection végétale, des fluides de forage aux diluants pour explosifs, et une gamme croissante d’huiles de base et d’additifs respectueux de l’environnement.
SIP WELCOMES NEW ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
We are delighted to announce that Lili Simionescu (Elena-Liliana Simionescu) has joined our busy Accounts Team. Lili has a Master’s Degree in Marketing and Business Communications from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University and is a very welcome addition to our growing company. Welcome on-board Lili!
We are delighted to announce that Lili Simionescu (Elena-Liliana Simionescu) has joined our busy Accounts Team.
Lili has a Master’s Degree in Marketing and Business Communications from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University and is a very welcome addition to our growing company.
Welcome on-board Lili!
SIP PUBLISH IN LUBE MAGAZINE
SIP regularly contribute as subject matter experts in industry magazines. In this month’s Lube Magazine, the official magazine of the UEIL (Union of the European Lubricants Industry), one of our technical managers, Mike Peters, explains how blending bespoke oils to meet specific demanding customer requirements can make a real difference to these customers.
SIP regularly contribute as subject matter experts in industry magazines. In this month’s Lube Magazine, the official magazine of the UEIL (Union of the European Lubricants Industry), one of our technical managers, Mike Peters, explains how blending bespoke oils to meet specific demanding customer requirements can make a real difference to these customers.