An in-depth feature by the Liverpool Echo celebrates RS Clare’s 275th anniversary, spotlighting our legacy as Liverpool’s oldest manufacturing business and a key contributor to industry in the UK and around the world.

Founded in 1748, we have evolved from provisioning ships on the docks to becoming a global leader in specialist lubricants, greases and road marking materials. Over the years, we have supported Britain’s war efforts, pioneered thermoplastic road markings and helped keep the UK rail network moving.

The article highlights how we continue to grow. It features our acquisition of Swiss rail company Igralub, major investment to expand production capacity at our Liverpool site and ongoing innovation in sustainable, high-performance products.

Our Chairman, Ian Meadows, and Managing Director, David Meadows, both appear in the feature, offering insight into how we have adapted through generations while remaining a family-run business with a clear focus on the future.

The piece also highlights our commitment to the community, including support for local charities and the work we have done to help Ukrainian families settle in Liverpool.

We are proud of everything we have achieved in the past 275 years and we are looking forward to what lies ahead.

Read the full feature on the Liverpool Echo website here.