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Charles Hewitt

manufacturer

Rock Oil, 90 Priestley Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1ST

Warrington | Cheshire | England

Company

Rock Oil Ltd

About Us

Rock Oil was started back in 1928 by one Fred Malone, the father of the current chairperson Barbara Hewitt. After leaving his previous profession involving weights and measures, Fred desired a change and something he could really sink his teeth into. Rock Oil ticked over nicely as a small locally based operation until World War 2, when rationing of many raw materials meant the business had to take a back seat. It was post World War 2 when the business really took off, gradually building up custom and purchasing its first sign-written van in 1958. In 2014 Charles stepped down as Managing Director after 25 years in the position and took up a new role as Chairman. Greg Hewitt became Managing Director and took over the reins with the company being the strongest it’s ever been. Charles has been instrumental in driving the company to where it is today and led the company to a record turnover with sales in over 40 countries worldwide. Barbara still plays an active part in the running of her father's business and is as enthusiastic now as when she became a director over 40 years ago. With the next generation of the family now actively involved in the running of the business it won't be long before the Rock Oil story takes a few more twists and turns on its way to celebrating its 100th birthday.

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Rock Oil Ltd

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ROCK OIL