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Tetrosyl was founded in 1954 by Clifford Schofield.Tetrosyl Ltd was originally known as LacquerDevelopments Ltd, based in Prestwich, Manchester.The need was to serve the automotive bodyshopswith the first ever mobile paint mixing scheme.Clifford Schofield
established the company
as Lacquer Developments
to serve the needs of
bodyshops with the first
ever mobile paint
mixing scheme
Original Tetrosyl logo
Concentrated
detergent sold
in the industrial
markets
Tetrosyl Pre-mix was sold in
the UK & Europe, even in the early days
Clifford Schofield’s
original business card
Tetrabond
an early brand
used in refinishing
Automotive Chemical Aids
was also a retail brand
in the early years
Lacquer Developments Limited
was originally based in Prestwich,
with an office in Collyhurst
Original entrance to
Bevis Green Works
Stopper Filler Paste
manufacturing
T-Cut (abbreviation of Tetrosyl Cutting Oil) waslaunched in 1958 and has become one of the mostfamous brand names in history, used by millions ofpeople every year. Tetrabond was an early brandused in the refinishing industry.
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Tetrosyl was founded in 1954 by Clifford Schofield.
Tetrosyl Ltd was originally known as Lacquer
Developments Ltd, based in Prestwich, Manchester.
The need was to serve the automotive bodyshops
with the first ever mobile paint mixing scheme.T-Cut (abbreviation of Tetrosyl Cutting Oil)
was launched in 1958 and has become one of
the most famous brand names in history, used
by millions of people every year. Tetrabond was
an early brand used in the refinishing industry.
Original Bevis Green site - 1963
Clifford Schofield
with the management team
Initial launch of
CarPlan Body Repair range
Original Colour Service
launched in the 1960’s
The ‘CarPlan Bee’
The CarPlan
range was
launched with
the iconic
chequered
plate logo
Marketing literature
distributed in 1967
T-Cut, an abbreviation
of Tetrosyl Cutting Oil,
was launched and has
become one of the most
famous names in history
CarPlan is created as an umbrella brand for
Tetrosyl’s entrance into the retail car care market.
CARCARE or CAR REPAIR - TETROSYL HAS THE ANSWER’
Tetrosyl Trade Price List 1962
Bevis Green a former
18th Century dye works
was acquired to provide
space for the company’s
expansion.
CarPlan adverts from
various motoring publications -
Range of CarPlan products from the early 60’s
Launch of Colour Service
till over 200 colours in the range
CarPlan trucks
delivering across the UK
The now universally
recognised CarPlan
logo was introduced
Tetrosyl suffered from a
large chemical explosion in 1965Cleaning up
after the blast
Tetrosyl Sales force 1966Multi-lingual labels
used for the first time
back in the 1960’s
A new purpose built finished goods
warehouse was built at Bevis Green
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1971 - CarPlan Triplewax - The first easy shine car wax was a
breakthrough in wax polish technology launched on national
television with the 'You have to try it to believe it' campaign.Tetrion was launched in 1972
The first ever All-purpose ready mixed filler launched
and promoted with a national television campaign.The CarPlan range of products was expanded to include
products such as Tar Remover and Wash and Wax Shampoo.
1975 saw the launch of the 'T' Tetrosyl logo
Triplewax - a breakthrough
in wax polish technology
was launched
Marketing literature used by the sales
force promoting winter productsA CarPlan Promotion
in association with
Practical Motorist to
win a state of the art
Morris Marina in 1972
Chemists developing products in the labs
To compliment the
Colour Service
paint range,
metallic spray
paints were
launched as vehicle
manufacturers
were providing
cars with metallic
paint as a
standard finish
The CarPlan range
of products was
expanded to
include products
such as
Tar Remover
and Wash & Wax
Shampoo
CarPlan Triplewax, the first easy shine car wax
was launched on national television with the
‘You have to try it to believe it’ campaign
Clifford Schofield at a sales conference
Tetrion the first ever ready-mixed All-Purpose filler
was launched and promoted with a national
television advertising campaign
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Counter displays
were first used
to promote till
top sales.
A page from the 1973
Christmas Promotional
Deals brochure
Trade Wax was launched in 1975 as
the first easy shine car wax that can
be applied to wet or dry paintwork
Origination of ‘T’ logo
Tetrosyl invented
the first ever
Fix & Grout’
Bevis Green entranceDabs - the original
antiseptic hand cleaner
was first formulated
and launched into
the automotive marketSales office typing out
customer ordersThe Triplewax range
was repackaged &
redesigned
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In 1980 Tetrosyl purchased the old Leesona site in Heywood
to become another manufacturing base for filling household
DIY products. Bridge Hall was also purchased in 1984.1988 Saw the launch of Carlube Oils.
Formula 1 non-spec oil was launched as the first Carlube product.
This product is still available to this very day.
Clifford Schofield
T-Cut trade sizes being filled at the Bevis Green site
CarPlan 5 Star
branded anti-freeze
now branded
CarPlan Blue StarA range of cellulose
coloured primers and
anti-rust primers were
launched for the
automotive market
Tetrosyl Chemi-technics
was a brand used in the 80’s
Counter displays
become more
popular with the
Automotive Retailers
and forecourts
Triplewax brand modernised and
expanded to include several
products and sizes
Leesona site purchased in Heywood
and became another manufacturing base
for filling household DIY products
Increased warehouse space becomes available at Bridge HallDe-icer cans being produced at
Bridge Hall on high speed filling lines
Rust Control range
of products launched
in the early 80’s -
A4 glossy leaflet
used to promote
and sell the
new range of
Triplewax
Car Care
Another stage in the
development of the
CarPlan identity
Trade products marketed for the refinishing market
Advanced new product to
stop radiators from leakingCarPlan Colour Service
was relaunched with
a unique tamper
evident cap
Colour Service being
filled at Bridge Hall
Purchase of Bridge Hall
Manufacturing site
Ariel view of Heap Bridge
Original Carlube Lubricants logo
Launch of
Carlube Oils
Formula 1
Non-Spec Oil
was launched
as the first
Carlube product
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The 1990's saw a TV advertising campaign fo T-Cut Colourfast.
Tetrosyl invented and patented All seasons 5* Anti-freeze
The launch of Tetrosyls original website on the world wide web
Peter Schofield and automotive sales force.
Dabs was launched
in the late 90’s with
television and
press advertising
TV Advertising
campaign for
T-Cut Colorfast
5 Litre jerry can bottle being manufactured
Chemist colour matching
customer specific paints
for bodyshopsChemists developing and analysing
advanced new formulas in Tetrosyl’s
Research & Development centre
Tetrosyl’s in-house design studio
creating new packaging designs
and promotional literatureThe range of bottles manufactured at
the Moston site ranged from 300ml
retail packs to 25L drums
The first ever flat based fuel can was
designed & manufactured by Tetrosyl Ltd.
Clifford Schofield out with
customers on a vintage vehicle
The purchase of
Moston site to
manufacture plastics.
(Formerly Ferranti site)
The first Automotive Upholstery
cleaner and brush head manufactured -
Barry McGuigan
driving a Carlube
sponsored car
Launch of
the original
Tetrosyl
websitePeter Schofield becomes
Group Marketing Director
Investment was made to install dedicated oil tanks to
increase storage and production capacity to eliminates
the risk of cross contamination of engine oils
Launch of T-Cut Color Fast.
Still No.1 Colour Restorer
Tetrosyl purchased Auto Pratic,
the leading car care company in France
Tetrosyl launch Triplewax Jet Wax
and Jet Gloss and win
Product of the Year Award
Relaunch of Tetrion DIY productsCarPlan sponsored the winning car
in the Malaysian Championships
Tetrosyl invented and
patented All Seasons
5* Anti-freeze
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Sir Sterling Moss endoses Nitrox 'Instead of Lead' Campaign
Purpose built state of art plant built at Bridge Hall
Peter Schofield takes full control of Tetrosyl
Tetrosyl founder Clifford Schofield retires in August 2005
Clifford and Peter Schofield
just prior to Clifford’s retirement
Peter receiving Auto Express award for the
market leading product, Tyre Slik, for the 7th time
First edition of Tetrosyl Today
an internal magazine launched in 2002
‘Jordan’ Now known as Katie Price featured on the launch of the
CarPlan Max Power range of products, Fast Wash & Fast Wax.
Demon Shine ‘It’s Wicked’
National marketing campaign was launched
Sir Stirling Moss endorsed the
Nitrox ‘Instead of Lead’ campaign
Tetrosyl acquired the
Wonder Wheels brand
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Launch of synthetic engine oil under the brand
Carlube Triple R...ROAD, RALLY RACING.
Fleet rebranded
to display new
livery of CarPlan
products
State of the art plant built at Bridge Hall,
with the largest robotic palletiser in Europe.
Barry Sheavills completely destroyed
Europe’s fastest top fuel dragster
during qualifiers for the 2002 final
in a Carlube sponsored car.Major launch of Smart Filler...
a revolutionary New household filler
Peter Schofield took
full control of the business
Tetrosyl launch
a range of paints
to be used on
a variety of
surfaces
‘The Demon’ was
launched in 2004
as the icon for
the innovative
new product
Demon Shine
Carlube became the most visible
motor oil brand in British sport.Carlube adds glamour to BTCC...Increased sponsorship at football stadiums and motor racing circuits
...return of the grid girlsTetrosyl France
moves to new purpose
built offices in Lille -
Peter Schofield
featured on the
front of the CAT
(Car & Accessory Trader)
magazine for the
second time.
Clifford Schofield
retires in August 2005
Tetrosyl vehicles redesigned to
display new products and packaging
Tetrosyl France
won Product
of the year
award for
their innovative
range of wipesEast European
office opens
enabling sales
and marketing
activityIntroduction of
the new, modern
Tetrosyl logo
Following several years of development and
investment, Waterborne Paint is launched.A fully 2007 compliant
bodyshop refinishing system
and fourth generation waterborne paint.
Purchase of Greengate
Distribution Centre
The purchase of Bluecol
The No.1 premium anti-freeze brand
T-Cut turns
50 years oldLaunch of our
B2B website
Tetconnect
Purchase of Maccess and Motorworld
was finalised in January 2009
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BikePlan was
launched as a
franchise
opportunity and
opened 8 stores
Major television advertising campaigns for
Demon, Triple R and Liquid Gold -
Tetrosyl launched
the innovative
‘Which Oil’
lubricants
adviser
program on the
carlube.co.uk
website
Tetrosyl launches
Car Care in China
CarPlan Ultra
launches in another 5 countries
Winner of the
Business of the Year Award 2011
Bolton News and Bury Times -
Bluecol advertising
campaign launchedListed in The Sunday Times
Top Track 250 as a leading
mid-market private company
8 years of continuous
perimeter board advertising
FCA invests in
several new
properties in the
north of England
Launch of 100
Maccess Clockwork
distribution vehicles -
Tetrosyl won Asda
Supplier of the Year Award
Tetrosyl won the
Manchester Evening News
Business of the Year award 2011
CarPlan was launched in Russia
at a major international trade show
New livery of Carlube trucks
introduced in 2011 -
CarPlan were the sponsor of the
Rugby 2011 Origins Match
Tetrosyl acquires Godfrey Autoparts
Peter Schofield
proudly receives
the ‘Manchester
Director of the
Year 2011’
award -
Recommended and used by professionals,
Marussia F1 team, Bentley Owner’s Club
and Rolls Royce Owner’s Club
(Visit www.autocrowd.co.uk
for further information)
CarPlan Auto Finish
launches the
ultimate car cleaning
& protection range
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Carlube sponsor BTCC Racing
withTriple R High Performance Lubricants
The launch of 10w/60 Motor Racing Oil
developed especially for use in BTCC
BTCC Grid Girl
in association
with Carlube
The launch of the
Smart Concept
Triplewax Diamond
is successful in
large national
retailers across
France & Europe -
The revolutionary
T-Cut Scratch Magic
& Rust Magic is
launched - worldwideThe innovative NEW DEMON SHINE system
that is easy to use. Just attach the hose,
let the water flow and the shine sparkle!
Tetrosyl are recognised as one
of the UK’s most high performance
companies in the Investec Hot100
Real Business 2012
sponsors the
movie release ofMIB III Boris’s Ride 1969
Published on Friday, 29 August 2014 15:06
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