Halo By Orthene

What Halo By Orthene does

Halo By Orthene is a specialist manufacturer of high-performance racing brake fluids, operating as a branded division of Orthene Chemicals Ltd., a UK-based chemical engineering company founded in 1976. The legal entity, Halo Global Ltd., is headquartered in South Harrow, London. The company launched the Halo brand in January 2024 to transition from Orthene's historical private-label manufacturing model (serving 300+ brands with 20+ million litres of brake fluid annually) into a direct-to-market branded proposition. Its portfolio centers on two products: Halo P1, a flagship specialist racing brake fluid with a claimed industry-leading 341°C dry boiling point, and Halo GT, a DOT 4 racing brake fluid with ultra-low viscosity launched in 2026 for sprint racing and track-day use. The company also offers bespoke formulation development and technical consultation services to select professional race teams and performance OEMs.

The company's underlying technology is rooted in proprietary methyl borate ester chemistry, combined with a multi-step purification process that removes impurities to achieve the highest boiling point and lowest compressibility in the racing brake fluid category. Halo P1 incorporates Fade Resistant Technology that maintains stable pedal feel across wide temperature ranges, high-temperature lubricity additives for ABS system compatibility, and packaging in Tournaire aluminum bottles with UN hazardous materials approval and 0.0% water vapor transmission. Halo GT extends the same chemistry into a lower-viscosity formulation optimized for ABS-equipped modern braking systems. The technical team has collective experience exceeding 50 years and has developed over 100 unique brake fluid formulations; founder Alan Ker was the first non-American member of the SAE brake fluid standards committee.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time product sales of Halo P1 and Halo GT via a curated global network of 35+ specialist motorsport distributors across 26+ countries (Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, LATAM, Oceania); direct technical partnerships with 14+ professional racing teams serving as official brake fluid suppliers across Le Mans/LMP2, BTCC, NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 2, GT, and British Superbike; and professional services revenue from bespoke formulation development for performance OEMs. Customer acquisition leverages industry tradeshow presence (PRI, PMW, Autosport), content marketing, social media engagement, and trackside visibility at major racing events. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are directed to contact distributors or the Halo team directly.

Name

Halo By Orthene

Legal name

Halo Global Ltd.

Website

https://halobyorthene.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Halo By Orthene develops and distributes specialist racing brake fluids (Halo P1 and Halo GT) for professional motorsport teams and performance OEMs, leveraging proprietary methyl borate ester chemistry from parent Orthene Chemicals Ltd and selling globally through 35+ specialist distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Racing Brake Fluids

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (336340), Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (33634)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Powersports Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Braking Systems Manufacturing (IMACAEAK)

Keywords

• Racing brake fluids
• Motorsport brake fluid
• High-performance chemicals
• Specialty automotive fluids
• DOT 4 brake fluid

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrow On The Hill

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Racing Brake Fluid Sales: Halo By Orthene generates revenue through the sale of specialized racing brake fluids (Halo P1 and Halo GT) to professional racing teams, performance OEMs, and motorsport distributors globally. The products are sold through a curated network of specialist distributors as well as direct technical partnerships with racing teams.
2. Bespoke Brake Fluid Development: The company provides bespoke formulation development services for select professional race teams and performance OEMs, working directly with engineering teams to create customized brake fluid solutions based on unique requirements and specifications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Halo By Orthene develops and manufactures specialist racing brake fluids (Halo P1 and Halo GT) formulated with proprietary purified methyl borate ester chemistry, plus bespoke fluid development services for professional race teams and performance OEMs. The flagship Halo P1 offers the industry's highest dry boiling point of 341°C (646°F) and ultra-low compressibility for fade-resistant, consistent pedal feel from first lap to last, while Halo GT is an advanced DOT 4 racing brake fluid optimized for sprint racing and modern ABS-equipped performance vehicles.

Product overview

Halo By Orthene is a specialist racing brake fluid company offering a portfolio of high-performance brake fluids for professional motorsport. The core product lineup consists of two main offerings: Halo P1 (flagship racing brake fluid with 341°C dry boiling point) and Halo GT (DOT 4 racing brake fluid for sprint/track day use). Both products are backed by nearly 50 years of chemical engineering expertise from parent company Orthene. The portfolio also includes bespoke brake fluid development services for professional race teams and OEMs, and consultation services for brake system optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Halo P1: Specialist racing brake fluid developed for the highest level of professional motorsport. Features world-first dry boiling point of 341°C/646°F, fade-resistant technology, and extremely low compressibility.
• Halo GT

Products and services

• Halo P1 Flagship specialist racing brake fluid formulated with the purest methyl borate ester for high polarity and low compressibility across a wide temperature range; 341°C (646°F) dry boiling point and Fade Resistant Technology deliver consistent pedal feel throughout an entire race distance. Designed for top-tier professional motorsport including LMP2, BTCC, NASCAR, IMSA, Formula 2, IndyCar, and British Superbike.
• Halo GT Advanced DOT 4 racing brake fluid built on Halo P1 chemistry, with 336°C dry boiling point and ultra-low viscosity of 1350 cSt. Optimized for sprint racing, serious track day and fast road use, and fully compatible with the latest ABS-equipped performance vehicles. Focused on braking zones, release precision, and clean throttle transition.
• Bespoke Brake Fluid Development Custom brake fluid formulation service for select professional race teams and performance OEMs. The Halo technical team works directly with engineering teams to develop bespoke brake fluid formulations based on unique specifications, including lab testing up to 20 litres and final testing/delivery support.
• Technical Consultation Services Technical consultation for top-tier racing teams and performance OEMs, providing in-depth analysis, personalized recommendations, and support to optimize brake system performance for competitive advantage. Backed by the Halo technical team's collective 50+ years of experience in brake fluid chemistry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 341C (646F) dry boiling point - highest in the industry
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Racing ImportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 August 2024Racing Import appointed as official exclusive distributor for Halo By Orthene products for Spain and Portugal. Highly regarded for their extensive experience in motorsport spanning more than four decades, supporting major global and domestic championships from WTCC to European single-seater and rally championships through to rally raid. They provide both distribution and technical partnership services in the Iberian market.
• Restart RacingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2024Technical partnership for the 2024 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season. Halo provides specialized brake fluids for Restart Racing's Cupra Leon BTCC cars to enhance performance and safety. Ben Taylor (Team Principal) noted the partnership enhances technical capabilities and commitment to maintaining top performance throughout the season.
• Flying Lizard MotorsportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2024Official brake fluid supplier for Flying Lizard Motorsports working as technical partners across the team's multiple category assault for the 2024 season and beyond. The partnership was driven by Halo P1's competitive advantage in temperature resistance and compressibility performance. Darren Law (Team Principal) noted impressive performance in testing with excellent brake fade resistance and pedal feel.
• United AutosportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2024United Autosports used Halo P1 to secure LMP2 class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024, winning by 18.6 seconds after 297 laps. Gary Robertshaw (Chief Engineer) noted Halo P1 provided increased pedal stiffness and consistency over long runs. Their winning margin was equivalent to just 0.06 seconds per lap.
• Power Maxed RacingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2024Official brake fluid supplier for Power Maxed Racing. The team worked closely with Halo during the development stages for Halo P1, providing expertise, honest feedback, and support as invaluable input during the product launch. Martin Broadhurst (Team Manager) noted drivers commented on great braking system and longevity during BTCC races.
• Front Row MotorsportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFront Row Motorsports adopted Halo P1 for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series racing. Dylan Cappello (Crew Chief) noted drivers were previously limited on braking force and managing long pedal during late race stages. Halo P1 helped secure victories at Milwaukee Mile and Bristol Motor Speedway in 2024.
• Chip Ganassi RacingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partner using Halo P1 racing brake fluid. Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou won the Indianapolis 500 in 2025, becoming the first Spanish driver to win the iconic event, with his fifth victory in six races that season.
• PREMA RacingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPREMA Racing achieved double podium in Monaco F2 2025 with Gabriele Minì finishing second in Sprint Race and Sebastián Montoya third in Feature Race. These were PREMA's first podiums of the 2025 F2 season.
• Steller MotorsportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteller Motorsport uses Halo P1 for superb heat resistance under extreme conditions including Le Mans. Max Daymond (Technical Director) noted Halos passion, expertise and vast experience helped give drivers the consistency and efficiency they need to win races.
• GR MotosportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGR Motosport switched to Halo P1 for British Superbike Championship efforts, previously using manufacturer recommended products. They report braking power has dramatically stabilised over race distance enabling riders to maximise performance and completely remove the effects of brake fade.
• AO RacingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAO Racing competes in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Detroit Sports Car Classic with Porsche 911 GT3 R in GTD Pro campaign.
• Akkodis ASP TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkkodis ASP Team competes in GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup at Monza using Halo P1 racing brake fluid.
• CLX MotorsportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLX Motorsport competes in European Le Mans Series at Imola using Halo P1 racing brake fluid.
• Meyer Shank RacingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeyer Shank Racing participates in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at the Detroit Grand Prix.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ferodo: Tenneco-owned heritage braking brand (friction materials, brake fluids, hydraulics) with deep motorsport roots. Comparable as a long-established brake-fluid and friction supplier serving racing teams and aftermarket, though competing mainly through legacy OEM relationships.
• Brembo: Italian global leader in high-performance braking systems for premium road and motorsport applications. Comparable as a top-tier motorsport brake brand Halo competes alongside, though Brembo's portfolio centers on hardware (calipers, discs, master cylinders) rather than fluid.
• Castrol: BP-owned global lubricant major with a long-standing racing brake fluid range (e.g., Castrol SRF) widely used in professional motorsport. Competes with Halo in the same premium racing fluid tier but as part of a much broader lubricants portfolio.
• ATE (Continental): Continental's premium braking brand producing brake fluids, pads, discs, and hydraulics for European OEMs and aftermarket. Comparable as a brake-fluid manufacturer; Halo competes for the same OE and motorsport spec slots but ATE operates at far greater scale.

Direct peers

• AP Racing: UK-based manufacturer of high-performance brake and clutch systems widely used in professional motorsport (F1, WEC, BTCC). Directly comparable as a racing brake supplier selling to the same team customer base, though focused on hardware rather than fluid.
• Wilwood Engineering: US-based manufacturer of high-performance disc brake systems and components for motorsport and custom applications. Comparable to Halo as a racing-brake supplier targeting professional and enthusiast customers, though focused on hardware rather than fluid.
• Motul: French global lubricant manufacturer with a well-established racing brake fluid line (e.g., Motul DOT 5.1) and deep motorsport sponsorship footprint. Directly comparable to Halo as a branded specialist racing-fluid supplier leveraging proprietary chemistry.
• Pentosin: German specialty fluids manufacturer (part of CRP Industries) producing DOT 3/4/5.1 brake fluids and other automotive functional fluids. Comparable to Halo as a specialty brake-fluid formulator serving both OE and aftermarket channels.

Regional players

• Project Mu: Japanese performance brake specialist (pads, discs, calipers, fluids) with strong presence in Asian motorsport series. Comparable as a racing-brake supplier serving similar motorsport customer needs, but with primary geographic concentration in Japan and APAC.

Emerging players

• Endless: Japanese specialist in high-performance brake pads, calipers, and fluids for motorsport and tuned road cars. Comparable to Halo as a premium niche brake brand with racing pedigree targeting enthusiast and professional customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HaloByOrthene
• Facebookfacebook.com/HaloByOrthene
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/halo-by-orthene
• Instagraminstagram.com/halobyorthene

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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