Jenolite

Jenolite is a British company based in Bedfordshire, England that develops and sells rust treatment products.

History and operations

Jenolite, founded in 1939 by John H. Lawrence, initially specialized in rust inhibitors and converters before expanding to include primers and other metal treatment products. During and after World War II, it supplied anti-corrosion products for reconditioning military vehicles, supporting both the Ministry of Supply and Ministry of Defence. By the 1950s, Jenolite had expanded abroad with manufacturing sites in the US, Australia, and Belgium, where it contributed to NATO’s equipment reconditioning efforts. In the 1960s, Jenolite was integrated into Duckham Oils Ltd., and its products became widely used for industrial corrosion protection and restoration projects, such as the SS Great Britain.

Ownership changes occurred in the 1980s, eventually leading to acquisitions by Permalite and later Armour Trust, and by 2000, the brand was under Pennzoil-Quaker State with limited attention. A new Jenolite company was established in 2013, revitalizing the brand with an e-commerce business model and expanded operations in the UK, focusing on products for industrial, automotive, and restoration applications.