Used industrial oil management with Cator: your trusted manager
The management of used industrial oil is an essential operation for any company that works with machinery, hydraulic equipment, lubricants or industrial maintenance processes. It is not just a matter of removing waste from the facilities: it involves safety, documentary compliance, traceability and responsible management from the first contact to the final destination of the […]
World Environment Day: a conversation on waste, resources and industrial circularity with Carles Salesa
Every June 5, World Environment Day reminds us that the major environmental challenges cannot be tackled solely by raising awareness, but also through a real transformation of production, industrial and consumption patterns. In a context marked by the need to move towards a low-carbon economy, reduce dependence on virgin raw materials and make better use […]
The new industrial sustainability: from greenhushing to transparency
For years, it was not always easy for the industry to talk about recycled, reclaimed or reclaimed materials. Although many of these solutions already offered technical guarantees, efficiency and real environmental benefits, many companies preferred not to highlight them publicly. In traditional industrial sectors, “recycled” still carried with it certain prejudices associated with quality, performance […]
How to properly manage industrial waste oil without jeopardizing your operation
The management of industrial waste oil must be carried out with caution. In many companies, this waste is generated periodically during maintenance tasks, lubricant changes, replacement of hydraulic fluids or machinery overhauls. If it is not well controlled, it can become an environmental, documentary, logistical and operational problem. What is industrial waste oil? Used […]
We celebrate the VII Annual Convention 2026
The VII Annual Convention 2026 of Cator, Sircat and 2G Chemical Plastic Recycling took place on May 8, an already traditional meeting for the companies and an opportunity to bring together professionals from the different delegations in an environment dedicated to learning, collaboration and coexistence. The event took place in the facilities of the Hotel […]
What is an environmental quality certificate, and what does it mean for Cator to have one?
Sustainability has become an increasingly relevant aspect in the business world. In this scenario, having tools that make it possible to accredit good practices and a real commitment to the environment is key to strengthening confidence and moving towards a more responsible activity. What is the environmental quality certificate? At Cator we have the […]
Sustainable Lubricants: Innovation, Circularity and the Future
The conference “Sustainable lubricants: innovation, circularity and future”, held on February 4 at Cator Alcover (Tarragona), brought together professionals and companies from the lubricants, industrial oils and additives sector to reflect on a scenario in full transformation. The meeting revolved around three main ideas: the new regulations that will set the pace of adaptation in […]
Recyclability of used industrial oil: the role of additives
The chemical composition of used industrial oil, especially its additive package, can either facilitate or hinder its treatment. Understanding this effect is key to recovering secondary raw materials and moving towards a circular economy. Used industrial oil is not just a degraded “oil base”: it is a complex mixture of functional additives, contaminants carried over […]
Differences between vegetable oil and mineral oil
In everyday language, to speak of “oil” usually leads us to think of cooking oils, bottles intended for consumption and prepared foods. However, in a mechanical workshop or in an industrial plant, oil has another meaning: lubricating, hydraulic, thermal, industrial and an infinite variety of oils that have nothing to do with the products of […]
What is the Digital Product Passport (DPP)?
As measures to reduce the environmental impact of industrial activities advance, the more important is the technical information on the products being marketed. This information is useful both for buyers who want to be aware of the characteristics of what they are consuming, and to extend the useful life of the same products taking into […]
