ABOUT US
With more than 30 years’ experience in grease manufacturing, we know what it takes to design and build process plants that work. From first plans to full operation, we bring specialist expertise that helps your plant run smoothly — wherever you are in the world.
We combine deep technical knowledge with practical innovation, always focusing on solutions that make a real difference. Whether you’re working with cutting-edge technology or tighter financial constraints, we’ll help you achieve reliable, efficient results without unnecessary cost or complexity.
Our expertise goes beyond equipment — we also develop specialist grease formulations, designed to perform reliably across a wide range of demanding applications.
Everything we do is shaped by our family values, our specialist expertise, and our belief in responsible innovation. These principles guide how we work, the partnerships we build, and the solutions we create. They’re the foundation behind our mission, vision, and purpose:
OUR MISSION
To create responsible, innovative processes that adapt to a changing world — empowering people, encouraging fresh ideas, and driving progress in our industry.
OUR VISION
To be the changemakers of the lubricants industry, setting new standards in engineering and innovation.
OUR PURPOSE
To make things simpler, smarter, and more sustainable. We design solutions that reduce waste, use resources responsibly, and help our industry grow with confidence.
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Meet the team
Ryland Research was founded, and is still proudly led, by husband-and-wife team John and Fiona Ryland. Since 1989, they’ve worked together in the lubricants, wax, and grease industries, combining their backgrounds in science, engineering, and business. Their expertise and family values continue to shape the way we work today, guiding our commitment to innovation, quality, and long-term partnerships with our clients.
John Ryland – Director
John holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics from the University of Surrey (1989) and has spent more than 30 years in the lubricants and grease industries.
His early career included working with the UK Atomic Energy Authority and supporting the construction of an overseas grease manufacturing plant. He went on to become Technical Manager at Ilex Lubricants (later Jet-Lube UK), where he managed international projects, including plant builds in Turkey and Kuwait, and successfully transferred complex grease manufacturing processes from the US to the UK.
Today, John continues to bring that depth of technical expertise to Ryland Research, combining innovation with a hands-on, problem-solving approach that helps clients achieve lasting results.
Fiona Ryland – Director
Fiona graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a BEng in Engineering with Business Studies (1995) and has worked across both engineering and business-focused roles in the lubricants and process industries.
Her early experience included grease plant projects during her student years, before moving into the pipework supply sector and managing a marine fuel blender project.
At Ryland Research, Fiona combines her technical background with her business expertise to ensure every project is carefully planned, fit for purpose, and delivered with a strong focus on collaboration and trust
