OUR STORY & MISSION

SOLUTIONS BACKED BY

TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW,

NOT BRANDING

Too many industrial maintenance suppliers push products first and offer guidance second. Critical decisions are driven by habit, brand, or price rather than what actually works for your application. Orapi Maintenance UK exists to change that.

GUIDANCE FIRST, PRODUCTS SECOND

OUR MISSION

Break the cycle of guesswork in industrial maintenance and give facilities the guidance they’ve been missing.

CHALLENGING WHAT A GOOD MAINTENANCE PARTNER SHOULD BE

Maintenance decisions should be based on knowledge, not habit. Failures should be prevented, not fixed reactively once issues arise. Teams should be guided by practical expertise, not branding or assumptions.

By putting technical know how at the centre of every interaction, we help facilities run safer, cleaner, and more efficiently, while maintaining compliance, reducing risk, and protecting operational uptime.

50%

OF MACHINE FAILURES ARE LINKED TO THE WRONG LUBRICANT.
WHY?

Many suppliers rely on a sales-led approach rather than
technical guidance. As a result, machinery wears down
prematurely. 

The same mistake happens for surface preparation, water
treatment, adhesives, and more. 

Maintenance engineers, production managers, site
supervisors are time-poor, risk-averse, and held accountable
for line uptime and compliance. But they are being let down. 

They deserve better technical guidance, not guesswork.

HOW WE PUT OUR TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW TO WORK

Our expertise isn’t just in the products we supply. It’s in how we help you get the most out of them.
Here’s how we deliver on our brand promise:

APPLICATION-SPECIFIC PRODUCT SELECTION

APPLICATION PRODUCT SELECTION

Choosing the right solution for your machinery, environment, and operational needs.

CROSS-REFERENCE SUPPORT

Guidance on alternatives and compatible products to ensure continuity without compromise.

MATERIAL / APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY CHECKS

MATERIAL and application CHECKS

Prevent damage and failures by ensuring chemicals, lubricants, and materials work together safely.

CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS ADVICE

Navigate sector standards, VOC limits, REACH compliance, and other regulatory requirements with confidence.

COST-SAVINGS AUDITS

We will “walk the line” to uncover hidden maintenance costs, reduce waste, and optimise product usage.

FAST-RESPONSE TROUBLESHOOTING

Quick, practical support when problems arise, minimising downtime and disruption.

WHY WORK WITH US

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN’T BUY

Decades of hands-on industrial expertise mean we understand maintenance challenges from the ground up.

TRUST BUILT OVER DECADES

Our product recommendations are trusted, approved and used daily by some of the world’s leading manufacturers.

THE REAL ONES KNOW

While large suppliers treat you like a number, we provide tailored guidance and hands-on support.

FAST FACTS

25 Years

AVERAGE TEAM TENURE

10,000+

SITE VISITS COMPLETED

1000+

PRODUCT FORMULATIONS MASTERED

7

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABS

40+

COUNTRIES WITH CUSTOMERS SERVED

2000+

CUSTOMERS HELPED

HOW WE BECAME A TRUSTED MAINTENANCE PARTNER

Over more than 50 years, we’ve built technical expertise, solved complex maintenance challenges, and earned the trust of facilities around the world. Here’s our journey.

1959

GRAMOS ESTABLISHED

Acquired TAK Chemicals in 1978, giving us ownership of the ‘TAK’ trademark.

Originally established in 1959. Invention of the TAKrag.

1992

 

GRAMOS MOVES TO SMETHWICK

The company moves to the current site.

2000

MERGER WITH APPLIED CHEMICALS

The merger expands the water treatment product range. Gramos becomes Gramos Applied.

2007

 

TAKEN OVER BY ORAPI

The French company Orapi takes over Gramos Applied. Gramos Applied becomes Orapi Applied.

2024

TAKEOVER BY PAREDES

The French company Paredes takes over Orapi. Together they form GPO – Group Paredes Orapi.

2025

 

State of the Art UK Factory Opens

Orapi Applied becomes Orapi Maintenance and moves production to a new state of the art factory. Large investment in the UK only and production equipment, increasing TAKrag output >30% / 2027.

1959

GRAMOS ESTABLISHED

Acquired TAK Chemicals in 1978, giving us ownership of the ‘TAK’ trademark.

Originally established in 1959. Invention of the TAKrag.

1992

 

GRAMOS MOVES TO SMETHWICK

The company moves to the current site.

2000

MERGER WITH APPLIED CHEMICALS

The merger expands the water treatment product range. Gramos becomes Gramos Applied.

2007

 

TAKEN OVER BY ORAPI

The French company Orapi takes over Gramos Applied. Gramos Applied becomes Orapi Applied.

2024

TAKEOVER BY PAREDES

The French company Paredes takes over Orapi. Together they form GPO – Group Paredes Orapi.

2025

 

State of the Art UK Factory Opens

Orapi Applied becomes Orapi Maintenance and moves production to a new state of the art factory. Large investment in the UK only and production equipment, increasing TAKrag output >30% / 2027.

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE

We’re building the future of industrial maintenance. That means ongoing investment in every area that matters to our customers.

PEOPLE & PROCESSES

Developing our team’s technical expertise and refining processes to ensure faster, smarter support on-site.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Creating next-generation maintenance solutions designed to prevent failures, improve efficiency, and reduce operational risk.

UK FACILITIES

Upgrading labs, test facilities, and production areas to enhance reliability, safety, and product innovation.

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

Developing products and processes that minimise environmental impact while meeting regulatory requirements

STRUGGLING WITH DOWNTIME OR MAINTENANCE FAILURES?

Schedule an on-site visit with our experts to assess your maintenance challenges and recommend practical solutions. Whether your team is high-performing or just getting started, we provide guidance where it matters most.