Adams Lubetech

What Adams Lubetech does

Adams Lubetech Limited is a UK-based specialty manufacturer and distributor of industrial lubrication equipment, headquartered in Coventry and operating from a modern factory established in 2000. The company manufactures single-point lubricators and oilers, including constant level oilers, drip feed lubricators (manual and solenoid-operated), spring greasers, oil level indicators, grease nipples, and centralized lubrication system components. In parallel, it serves as a major UK and European distributor for complementary international brands — Graco (USA, automatic pumps), Abnox (Switzerland, grease application tools), Intza (Spain, pumped lubrication systems), and Pulsarlube (USA, microprocessor-based lubricators) — offering customers a single-source portfolio for both proprietary and distributed lubrication solutions.

The company's commercial model is built on a global distributor network of 35+ partners operating across more than 40 countries on four continents, with approximately 55% of annual turnover derived from exports. Pricing is quote-based and handled via local distributors, with direct sales available from the UK headquarters. Revenue streams comprise hardware sales of both manufactured and distributed lubrication equipment, plus professional services for the design, supply, and installation of bespoke centralized lubrication systems scalable to over 1,500 connected points.

Adams Lubetech is a private limited company (Company No: 3720077), founded in 1942 by George Adams and a member of the Lion Group of companies alongside Antwerp Lion Oil Works (Belgium), Codaitec (France), and Techno Trans Vertriebs GmbH (Germany). The company has held BS EN ISO 9001 quality management certification continuously since August 1993. It serves industrial manufacturing, chemical and process industries, food and beverage, automotive production, and heavy engineering customers, with end applications including machine tools, presses, rolling lines, conveyors, pumps, bearings, and production line equipment. The Managing Director is Peter Hayward.

Name

Adams Lubetech

Legal name

Adams Lubetech Limited

Website

https://adamslube.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Adams Lubetech is a UK-based specialty manufacturer and distributor of industrial lubrication equipment — constant level oilers, drip feed lubricators, spring greasers, and centralized systems — serving industrial manufacturing, chemical, food and beverage, and automotive customers across 40+ countries via a 35+ distributor network and partnerships with Graco, Abnox, Intza, and Pulsarlube.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubrication Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Maintenance Lubrication & Oil Handling Equipment (Greasing, Dispensing, Used Oil) (IMAHALAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial lubrication equipment
• Single-point lubricators
• Centralised lubrication systems
• Constant level oilers
• Automatic greasing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Coventry

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Lubrication Equipment Sales: Sale of manufactured lubricators, oilers, grease fittings, and accessories. Products include constant level oilers, drip feed lubricators, spring greasers, oil levels/windows, grease nipples, and centralised lubrication components.
2. Distribution of Third-Party Brands: Distribution of branded lubrication equipment including Graco, Abnox, Intza, Pulsarlube, and other manufacturer products as an authorized distributor.
3. Custom Lubrication Systems: Design, supply, and installation of bespoke lubrication systems scaled to over 1500 connected lubrication points for industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Adams Lubetech manufactures and distributes industrial lubrication equipment, including its own brand of single-point lubricators (constant level oilers, drip feed lubricators, spring greasers, oil level indicators, oil hole covers, grease fittings and nipples) and complementary branded systems (Graco, Abnox, Intza, Pulsarlube). The company designs, supplies and installs custom centralised lubrication systems scaled to over 1,500 connection points for industrial customers in manufacturing, chemical processing, food and beverage, automotive, and heavy engineering sectors worldwide.

Product overview

Adams Lubetech is a UK-based manufacturer and distributor of industrial lubrication equipment, primarily serving the machine tool, manufacturing, automotive, food & beverage, and process industries. The product portfolio centers on the company's own-manufactured range of single-point lubricators and oilers, encompassing constant level oilers, drip feed lubricators, spring greasers, oil level indicators, and associated fittings and accessories. The offering is structured as a comprehensive catalog of physical equipment rather than a unified software platform. Key product families include the Constant Level Oilers (maintaining fluid levels in bearings), Drip Feed Lubricators (controlled oil delivery systems with manual or solenoid operation), Spring Greasers (automatic grease dispensers with fixed or adjustable flow rates), and Oil Levels/Windows (visual inspection devices). Supporting these core products are extensive accessories including grease nipples, tubing, fittings, reservoirs, and brushes. Additionally, Adams Lubetech serves as a major distributor for complementary branded systems including Graco (automatic pumps and valves), Abnox (Swiss grease application equipment), Intza (Spanish 50-year lubrication systems range), and Pulsarlube (USA electrochemical lubricators), offering customers a one-stop source for both proprietary and distributed lubrication solutions. The company also designs and installs bespoke centralised lubrication systems scalable to over 1,500 connection points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Constant Level Oilers Automatic devices that maintain a constant fluid level in bearings and housings, widely used in chemical and process industries. Available with BSP or NPT mounting threads, with plastic or glass reservoirs ranging from 85 cc to 500 cc.
• Drip Feed Lubricators Gravity and forced feed oilers for lubricating single or multiple points, including models for conveyor chain lubrication with brushes. Reservoirs available in plexiglass or glass, ranging from 14 cc to 3 litres capacity. Manual and solenoid-operated variants available.
• Spring Greasers Spring-operated grease dispensers for areas with difficult access or requiring constant pressure. Plexiglass model has 50 cc reservoir capacity; steel model has 80 cc capacity. Available in fixed and adjustable flow rate variants.
• Oil Levels and Windows Visual inspection units for checking fluid levels within reservoirs or gearboxes. Includes vertical and angled oil level gauges in brass, and screw-in windows in various materials.
• Oil Hole Covers & Cups Devices for delivering oil to specific locations on equipment, including straight and angled oil hole covers and cups for screw or drive fit mounting, rotating sleeve and ball spring oilers.
• Grease Fittings & Accessories Range of grease guns, oil cans, funnels, lubrication pumps, bulkhead fittings, compression nuts and sleeves, straight and elbow fittings, tubing, and tubing clips.
• Grease Nipples Grease nipples in stainless steel or steel, available with metric or imperial threads, including hydraulic, button, industrial button, and concave head types.
• Graco Automatic Lubrication Solutions Comprehensive range of electric, pneumatic, and manual lubrication pumps, divider valves, injector valves, and accessories from Graco for automated lubrication management including G3 and G-Mini pump series. Distributed under authorised dealer relationship.
• Abnox Grease Application Solutions Swiss-manufactured application-specific grease tools, metering valves, dosing devices, and bespoke lubrication systems from Abnox. Distributed under authorised dealer relationship.
• Intza Lubrication Solutions Spanish-manufactured single-line, dual-line, and progressive lubrication pumps, air-oil systems, spray solutions, and MQL minimum quantity lubrication systems from Intza. Distributed under authorised dealer relationship.
• Pulsarlube Automatic Lubrication Solutions USA-manufactured automatic single/multi-point lubricators including electrochemical (V, E, EO), electro-mechanical (M, MI, OL, MS/MSP, PLC, EXPL), accessories, and desiccant breathers with microprocessor technology. ATEX, UL, and MSHA certifications for hazardous areas. Distributed under authorised dealer relationship.
• Centralised Lubrication Systems Complete automated lubrication systems scalable to over 1500 connection points, including single-point and fully automated configurations with pumps, valves, and monitoring capabilities. Designed, supplied and installed by Adams Lubetech as bespoke solutions for industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce maintenance interventions through automated lubrication
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AbnoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdams Lubetech is a major distributor of the Swiss manufactured Abnox range of lubrication pumps, grease dispensing equipment and grease guns. Abnox provides application-specific grease application tools and workstations with expertise in lubrication, metering and clamping technology.
• GracocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdams Lubetech is a major distributor of the USA manufactured Graco range of lubrication pumps, grease dispensing equipment and grease guns. Graco offers comprehensive assortment of electric, pneumatic and manual lubrication pumps with over 100 years experience.
• IntzacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdams Lubetech is a major distributor of the Spanish manufactured Intza range of lubrication pumps and grease dispensing equipment. Intza has over 50 years experience designing and manufacturing pumped systems for oil and grease delivery.
• PulsarlubecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdams Lubetech is a major distributor of the USA manufactured Pulsarlube range of lubrication pumps, grease dispensing equipment and grease guns. Pulsarlube specializes in innovative automatic single/multi-point lubricators using microprocessor technology.
• Lion Group of CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdams Lubetech is a member of the Lion Group of companies. Sister companies include Antwerp Lion Oil Works NV (Belgium), Codaitec (France), and Techno Trans Vertriebs (TTV) GmbH (Germany). The group provides combined expertise in lubrication systems, lubricants and custom solutions.
• Additional Brand PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdams Lubetech also distributes products from Jaco, Manzel, Trabon, Lionoil, TTV, Codaitec, Botti, B Systems and Technolube. These partnerships complement their core branded offerings with additional product options.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Graco: Major US-based global manufacturer of lubrication pumps, automated lubrication systems, and fluid handling equipment. Comparable as both a peer (overlapping product range) and as one of Adams' most important distribution principals.
• SKF: Swedish bearings and lubrication conglomerate; its lubrication systems business (including Lincoln Industrial and Vogel) makes it a broad incumbent competitor with overlapping single-point and centralised lubrication offerings for industrial customers.

Direct peers

• DropsA: Italian manufacturer of lubrication systems including single-point lubricators, progressive systems, and oil/air lubrication. Directly comparable to Adams in both product range (single-point lubricators) and global industrial distribution model.
• Perma-tec: German manufacturer of automatic single-point and multi-point lubricators using electrochemical and electro-mechanical technology. Closely comparable to Adams' distributed Pulsarlube range and the broader single-point lubricator category.
• Vogel Lubrication (SKF Group): German-based lubrication systems manufacturer (part of SKF) producing single-point lubricators, progressive and dual-line centralised systems. Directly comparable in product portfolio and industrial manufacturing customer focus.
• Lincoln Industrial: US-based manufacturer of automated and centralised lubrication systems, grease guns, and single-point lubricators. Directly comparable to Adams in product mix (single-point lubricators, centralised lubrication systems) and target customers (industrial manufacturing).
• Simatec: Swiss manufacturer of single-point automatic lubricators, bearing greasers, and lubrication monitoring devices. Comparable to Adams' own-manufactured single-point lubricator range and industrial customer focus.
• Interlube: UK-based manufacturer of lubrication equipment and grease dispensers with a similar product mix (single-point lubricators, grease dispensers) and industrial customer base to Adams; both operate from the UK.
• Alemite: US manufacturer of lubrication equipment including grease guns, single-point lubricators, oil dispensers, and centralised lubrication systems. Directly comparable in product portfolio and target industrial customers.
• Bijur Delimon International: Manufacturer of industrial lubrication systems including single-point lubricators, centralised lubrication, and specialty oilers. Closely comparable to Adams' proprietary manufactured range and global industrial customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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