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 […]
What are the SDGs and how do we meet them at Cator?
We are at a turning point. The climate is changing, nature is degrading and inequalities are growing, while everything is accelerating with digitalization. Sustainability matters because it allows us to continue to prosper while respecting the fragile balance between development, the environment and society. For organizations and society, it means deciding with data, being transparent […]
The circularity of the coolant we manage at Cator
To speak of coolant is to speak of a little-known but essential resource in any machining shop. At first glance, it may appear to be just another fluid, but its presence determines the quality, safety and continuity of production. Its management is not an ancillary issue: it affects everything from tool life to energy efficiency […]
The value of labor welfare
At Cator, we believe that workplace wellness is not an “extra”, but a strategic pillar that directly impacts productivity, talent retention and the ability to innovate. As a company dedicated to the regeneration of industrial oils, we operate in a demanding environment where safety, focus and teamwork are crucial. That is why we especially value […]
