Newgate Simms
Newgate Simms is a UK-based specialty chemicals and synthetic lubricant distributor (founded 1978) serving automotive OEMs, industrial manufacturers, and polymer processors via exclusive territorial rights for Pergan, TriboScience & Engineering, and LUBKO, plus its own AFC antifriction coating brand and a contract packing division.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1978
- HeadquartersChester, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Newgate Simms does
Newgate Simms Limited is a UK-based private specialty chemicals and synthetic lubricant company formed in 1978 (originally part of Freeman Chemicals), headquartered in Chester with a small team of 11–50 employees. The company operates as an exclusive territorial distributor and B2B technical sales organisation, holding exclusive UK & Ireland rights for Pergan's organic peroxides (used in polymer crosslinking, curing, and polymerisation), exclusive European distribution rights for TriboScience & Engineering's Tribosyn® range of synthetic lubricants (PAO, PAG, silicone, ester, CTFE, PTFE/PFPE, vacuum, and optical coupling series), and UK distribution rights for Lotrec AB's LUBKO rubber release agents and Finn & Fram's Sheet Moulding Compound machinery. In parallel, Newgate Simms manufactures and sells its own Antifriction Coatings (AFC) brand globally to automotive OEMs and their tiered supply chains for interior NVH/BSR noise prevention, and runs a separate contract packing division with 30+ years of experience offering automated and manual filling, labelling, and palletising services.
The company's product portfolio spans multiple chemistries (organic peroxides, PFPE/PTFE greases with temperature ranges of -50 to >200°C, dielectric connector greases rated to ~10KV, damping greases, water-based antifriction coatings, and rubber release agents) and addresses customer pain points across automotive interior noise, polymer processing, specialty industrial lubrication, and rubber/tyre mould release. Core customers include automotive OEMs, automotive tiered suppliers, aftermarket professionals, industrial manufacturers, polymer production and processing companies, and composites/SMC producers.
Newgate Simms generates revenue through three streams: (1) one-time sales of distributed partner brands and its own AFC products (enterprise B2B direct sales for bulk orders plus a no-MOQ online shop for trial quantities and small containers), (2) sales of own-brand AFC products via global automotive distribution channels, and (3) contract packing service fees for medium-to-large-volume fill projects. Pricing is quote-based for bulk B2B orders and unit-priced on the online shop for small containers; the business is privately held, bootstrapped, and not reliant on outside capital.
Newgate Simms firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Newgate Simms
- Legal name
- Newgate Simms Limited
- Website
- https://newgatesimms.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1978
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Newgate Simms is a UK-based specialty chemicals and synthetic lubricant distributor (founded 1978) serving automotive OEMs, industrial manufacturers, and polymer processors via exclusive territorial rights for Pergan, TriboScience & Engineering, and LUBKO, plus its own AFC antifriction coating brand and a contract packing division.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Newgate Simms industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Chemicals Distribution
- NAICS
- Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lubricants Distribution & Wholesale (Bulk, Packaged, B2B) (EUALAJAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Packaging, Filling & Private Label / Contract Manufacturing (EUALAJAD), Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners) (TLAKAOAL)
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Where Newgate Simms is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chester
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Newgate Simms business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales (Partner Brands): Sales and distribution of products from overseas partner companies including Pergan organic peroxides, TriboScience synthetic lubricants, Lubko release agents, and Finn & Fram machinery. B2B technical sales primarily to engineering and manufacturing customers.
- Own Brand Products (AFC): Sales of own-brand Antifriction Coatings (AFC) sold globally to automotive OEMs, tiered supply chain, and aftermarket professionals.
- Contract Packing Services: Separate contract packing division offering automated and semi-automated filling, labelling, bagging, boxing, palletising, and product assembly for medium to large volume fill projects.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Online shop for small quantities and trial amounts |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B bulk/custom orders |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Newgate Simms product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Newgate Simms is a UK-based specialty chemicals and synthetic lubricant sales, technical support, and distribution business. The company acts as the exclusive UK & Ireland distributor for Pergan organic peroxides and as the European technical sales and distribution partner for TriboScience & Engineering's Tribosyn synthetic lubricants, while also manufacturing its own Antifriction Coatings (AFC) brand for automotive OEMs. The business additionally distributes Lubko rubber release agents in the UK and Finn & Fram SMC production equipment, and operates a separate contract packing division offering automated and semi-automated filling, labelling, and packaging services.
Product overview
Newgate Simms is a UK-based private company (formed 1978) that operates as a specialty chemicals and synthetic lubricant sales, technical support, and distribution business with a separate contract packing division. The product portfolio comprises multiple distributed brands and its own branded products: (1) Antifriction Coatings (AFC) — Newgate Simms' own water-based coatings brand for automotive interior NVH/BSR prevention, with five core products (AFC 612, AFC PEOX TF, AFC F27, AFC PEOX Paste, AFC 602) and a Squeaks & Rattles diagnostic kit; (2) Tribosyn® Lubricants — distributed from TriboScience & Engineering (USA), a full synthetic lubricant range across nine series (Tribosyn 300–900, OC) based on PAO, PAG, silicone, ester, CTFE, PTFE, PFPE chemistries, plus damping greases and electrical connector greases; (3) Pergan Organic Peroxides — exclusive UK/Ireland distributor of German-manufactured crosslinking agents, curing initiators, and polymerisation initiators for polymer industries; (4) Lubko Rubber Release Agents — UK distributor of Swedish-made solvent and water-based release agents from Lotrec AB; (5) Finn & Fram SMC Equipment — distributed Sheet Moulding Compound production machinery from Finland; and (6) Contract Packing Services — automated and manual filling, labelling, and packaging for industrial and retail products. The company also operates online shops for small-container product sales and a technical support website.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Antifriction Coatings (AFC): Water-based antifriction coatings and dry film lubricants designed for automotive interior trim to prevent noise generation caused by stick-slip motion. Sold globally to automotive OEMs, tiered supply chain, and aftermarket professionals.
- LUBKO
Products and services
- Antifriction Coatings (AFC)
Quantifiable outcome
- At least one of the AFC range of coatings is found in most middle to upper-range vehicles built today
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Newgate Simms
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Newgate Simms technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Newgate Simms partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- PergancorePergan is a world-class supplier of organic peroxides and other polymer additives to polymer production and processing industries. Founded in 1981, Pergan is headquartered in Bocholt, Germany with production facilities in Germany and the United States. Newgate Simms is the exclusive agent for Pergan in the UK & Ireland. Products include crosslinking agents for rubber and polyolefines, curing agents for unsaturated polyester/vinylester/acrylic resins, and polymerisation initiators.
- TriboScience & Engineering (TSE)coreTSE has decades of experience in manufacturing specialty synthetic lubricants. Founded in 2000, TSE produces the Tribosyn® brand lubricants with know-how covering all market segments and regions worldwide. TSE products include PFPE-based lubricants, electrical connector greases, damping greases, and specialty lubricants for automotive, industrial, and vacuum applications. Newgate Simms provides technical support, sales and distribution for TSE products in Europe.
- Lotrec ABcoreLotrec AB is based just outside Stockholm and is an ISO certified company with nearly 40 years experience in release agent technology. They manufacture the LUBKO range of high performance release agents including solvent and water based formulations with sophisticated binding systems using fluorinated and PTFE materials. Newgate Simms is the UK distributor of the LUBKO product range for hose manufacturing, rubber moulding, tyre manufacturing, anti-tack, and epoxy moulding applications.
- Finn & FramminorFinn & Fram specialise in Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC) production lines and choppers for fibre glass and carbon fibre. Manufacturing machinery for the industry since 1948, Finn & Fram machines are designed for long-life continuous operation, simplified operation, low maintenance, modular construction, and operational safety. Many of the world's leading SMC producers are Finn & Fram customers.
- TecnolubeminorTecnolube has over 40 years of experience in the field of speciality lubricants. They are described as the ideal partner for customised oil and grease formulations for industrial and commercial applications. This partnership is noted as 'Coming Soon!' on the Newgate Simms website.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Newgate Simms competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights6 records
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Newgate Simms social profiles
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Newgate Simms leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Newgate Simms funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Newgate Simms M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Newgate Simms
What does Newgate Simms do?
Newgate Simms is a UK-based specialty chemicals and synthetic lubricant sales, technical support, and distribution business. The company acts as the exclusive UK & Ireland distributor for Pergan organic peroxides and as the European technical sales and distribution partner for TriboScience & Engineering's Tribosyn synthetic lubricants, while also manufacturing its own Antifriction Coatings (AFC) brand for automotive OEMs. The business additionally distributes Lubko rubber release agents in the UK and Finn & Fram SMC production equipment, and operates a separate contract packing division offering automated and semi-automated filling, labelling, and packaging services.
Is Newgate Simms a public or private company?
Newgate Simms is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Newgate Simms founded?
Newgate Simms was founded in 1978. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Newgate Simms based?
Newgate Simms is headquartered in Chester, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Newgate Simms make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Product Sales (Partner Brands) is the primary driver. The others are own Brand Products (AFC) and contract Packing Services.
Does Newgate Simms have an API?
No public API is recorded for Newgate Simms.
What industry is Newgate Simms in?
Newgate Simms's product category is Specialty Chemicals Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALAJAE, Lubricants Distribution & Wholesale (Bulk, Packaged, B2B), with a secondary code of EUALAJAD, Packaging, Filling & Private Label / Contract Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 42469 and its SIC code is 2890.