THE COMPANY crowned as Business of the Year at the 2023 Northamptonshire Business Awards has announced plans to expand to larger premises and to create new jobs.
Mannol UK, which distributes engine, transmission, gear and industrial oils, won a series of awards last year, including Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year and Diversity and Inclusion Award at the county business awards run by Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce.
The business moved from Milton Keynes to Northampton in 2021. Now it is preparing to expand its product range to cater for hybrid cars and EV fluids, enabling vehicles to reduce emissions through more efficient operation.
To do so, the company is looking for larger premises in Northampton and is preparing to recruit sales, marketing and customer service personnel, drivers and warehouse operatives.
Chief executive Jevgenij Lysko said: “This year we will be expanding and moving into new 150,000 sq ft premises – two and a half times the size of our current HQ. We will also be recruiting more than a dozen new staff members to support our growth.
“We are proud of our Northampton base and committed to expanding here, recruiting and investing locally, supporting our local community and helping to educate and motivate the younger generation, who are our workforce of the future.”
Mannol UK will also continue with its Mannol Garage podcast, featuring Northamptonshire businesses and not-for-profits.
“In this podcast, we service cars while interviewing our guests,” said Jev. “It is all about showcasing what we do and how we work on real cars while at the same shining the spotlight on the Northants business community.”