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News stories related to our company and the Oil Technics range of industrial cleaning, oil bioremediation and spill control products.
22 Jan 2026
Biological Oil Remediation Explained
Oil and fuel spills are not just messy, they create safety hazards, threaten the environment, and drive up operating costs thanks to waste handling costs, separator clean-outs, and downtime. Biological remediation offers a smarter alternative: products that deploy selected, naturally occurring, bacteria designed to digest hydrocarbons into harmless by-products, typically CO₂ and water, while you keep operations moving.
19 Jan 2026
Dirty, oily, need it fixed? Our new radio advert is now live on Original 106
Our new radio advert is now airing daily on Original 106, bringing a familiar Oil Technics message to listeners across Aberdeenshire. Built around a line that gets straight to the point, “Dirty, oily, need it fixed?”, the advert reflects the practical, problem-solving approach we have taken for over 40 years, supporting local industry with proven cleaning, decontamination and spill control solutions.
13 Jan 2026
PFAS - the application of decontamination
As UK and EU regulations tighten around PFAS pollutants, organisations across fire and rescue, offshore, marine, aviation and industrial sectors are under increasing pressure to demonstrate compliance. Yet one of the most significant risks in the transition away from PFAS-containing foams is often residual contamination inside existing tanks, pipework and proportioning systems.
2 Dec 2025
Santa’s special toy donation
The OTL Group is delighted to share that this Christmas, we have gathered and donated more than 40 toys to support local children and families through the Angus Toy Appeal and Cash for Kids.
17 Sep 2025
Stronger, safer, smarter: Refreshed Sobos
*New names - even more cleaning power – same great value for money.*
26 Aug 2025
Join Oil Technics at SPE Offshore Europe 2025
The OTL Group will be exhibiting at SPE Offshore Europe 2025, at Aberdeen’s P&J Live from 2-5th September.
16 Jun 2025
Oil Technics x Aberdeen Wanderers RFC – A Partnership Built on Teamwork
At Oil Technics, we know that success on the pitch and in industry comes down to the same core values: teamwork, resilience, and knowing who you can rely on when it counts.
9 May 2025
Customer Hotline Spring 2025
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25 Oct 2024
40th Anniversary Donation brings sparkle to Grampian Transport Museum exhibits
The OTL Group marked its 40th Anniversary by donating a selection of products to Grampian Transport Museum in Alford. The Museum chose specialist cleaners, degreasers, absorbent pads and wipes which will be used to bring a sparkle to both the exhibition areas and behind the scenes.
26 Jun 2023
CEFAS Templates renewed for Sobo S Gold 08 & Sobo QB Gold 08
Two of our most popular rigwashes, *Sobo S Gold 08 *& *Sobo QB Gold 08*, have been recertified by CEFAS to OCNS Gold Standard.
25 Nov 2019
Case study: Bio Tubes
**Where:* *Fuel depots, Scotland* * *Product used:* Bio Tubes – biological oil separator treatment pillows *Date:* November 2019
22 Nov 2019
We're ready for 2020...
On the back of a successful 2019, we’re ready for 2020 and happy to announce we’re increasing our sales presence in Scotland by welcoming to our newest team member, Claire Carstairs, who has joined Oil Technics as our Client Relationship Manager.
20 Nov 2019
Icy conditions? We've got you covered!
There’s a real chill in the air! Do you have the products you need to keep your operation running smoothly now that winter’s approaching?
3 Oct 2019
Need help selecting the correct absorbent?
*Did you know there are different absorbents for different spills?*
14 Dec 2018
OT8: great just got better!
*Our bestselling biological oil stain remover OT8 has a new formulation – to make great even better!*
19 Dec 2016
Recycling - did you know..?
In 2015, we achieved approximately *70% recycling efficiency* on all materials we use as a company onsite in Gourdon! RECYCLING PIECHART In 2014, the overall UK average for recycling efficiency as a nation was only *44.1%* The *EU* has a target of 50% recycling efficiency by 2020 - *we’ve already met this!* The *Scottish Government* has a target of 70% recycling efficiency by 2025 - *we’re 10 years ahead of target!*
18 Apr 2016
OT8 Demonstration Video
We are very excited to announce the launch of our new OT8 demonstration video.
1 Mar 2016
New Lemsolv Industrial: More Effective & Safer
The reason our products are market leading is that we are always improving them!
24 Feb 2016