ILS (Industrial Lubricants and Services) is a 100% NZ-owned industrial lubricants specialist supplying high-performance lubrication solutions and technical support across New Zealand.
As New Zealand’s only Castrol Ambassador Distributor, we combine the global strength of market-leading lubricant brands with local technical expertise to support your most critical operations. We are the link between Castrol New Zealand and businesses operating in demanding industrial, commercial, and marine environments, supplying high-performance Castrol NZ products engineered for the toughest conditions.
- What is a Castrol Ambassador Distributor? Being Castrol’s appointed Ambassador Distributor in New Zealand means giving customers direct access to the largest Castrol stock holdings in New Zealand, product-specific technical support, and nationwide coverage.
Alongside our Castrol range, we also exclusively supply New Zealand’s industrial and manufacturing sectors with other specialist, market-leading brands including Masterfluid (metalworking fluids NZ), JAX (food-grade lubricants NZ), and Whitmore (rail lubricants NZ).
Why Partner with ILS?
From heavy commercial transport and ports to food processing and steel mills, ILS provides the right range of lubricants and support NZ businesses need to stay productive. It’s about being a long-term business partner, not just another oil supplier!
1. Global Brands, Local Stock
We supply trusted, proven lubricant solutions that enhance equipment performance and reliability across demanding industrial environments.
With over 900 products available, ILS provides direct access to market-leading brands across industrial, commercial, marine, metalworking, food-grade, and rail applications, ensuring customers get the right product for every application. Our range is tailored to the unique demands of NZ industries:
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Marine Lubricants NZ: We provide high-performance Castrol Cyltech and mid-speed engine oils for coastal shipping and deep-sea fishing.
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Metalworking Fluids NZ: Our Masterfluid – Trim range is the industry standard for precision CNC machining and cooling.
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Food-Grade Lubricants NZ: We supply JAX lubricants that meet stringent MPI and international food safety standards (NSF H1).
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Rail Lubricants NZ: Our Whitmore portfolio ensures reduced friction and wear for heavy-haul and passenger rail networks across both islands.
Beyond lubricants, we provide proven oil management and contamination control systems such as OilSafe® dispensing equipment, Air Sentry breathers, Simalube automatic grease lubricators, and Color Guard adaptors, helping reduce contamination risk and lift on-site oil management standards.
2. Local Talent, National Reach
The ILS team combines decades of hands-on experience across oil, engineering, hydraulics, mechanical, and chemical industries to deliver practical, site-ready technical support.
Our dedicated Territory Managers operate from six locations nationwide, providing on-the-ground support from Kaitaia to Invercargill. This is backed by our customer service team available 7:45am–5:00pm, and access to an in-house tribologist for advanced technical support and application-specific guidance.
3. Delivering Excellence
We support customers with Critical Plant Monitoring, coolant management, and Fleet Manager tools to improve equipment longevity and reduce downtime.
ILS provides fast, reliable nationwide delivery with same-day dispatch from our warehouses across New Zealand. Our SAP Business One platform ensures seamless ordering, accurate fulfilment, and responsive customer support.
