Industries

Ballistol is used in gun rooms, workshops, farms, breweries, boatyards and factories across the UK. Pick your industry to see the sectors we supply, what that trade buys and the guides we have written for it.

01

Shooting & Field Sports

For gun shops, clubs, ranges, keepers, shooters and reloaders.

Sectors we supply

  • Gun Shops & Firearms Dealers
  • Gunsmiths
  • Custom Rifle Builders
  • Rifle & Pistol Clubs
  • Target Shooting Ranges
  • Clay Shooting Grounds
  • Shooting Schools & Instructors
  • Game Shoots & Sporting Estates
  • Gamekeepers
  • Deer Stalkers & Deer Managers
  • Pest Controllers
  • Wildfowling Clubs
  • Airgun Shops & Clubs
  • Airsoft Sites & Retailers
  • Archery Clubs & Shops
  • Reloaders & Ammunition Makers
  • Black Powder & Muzzle Loading Shooters
  • Antique Arms Dealers & Collectors
  • Re-enactment Groups
  • Fieldsports Retailers

What it is used on

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02

Engineering & Manufacturing

For maintenance engineers, MRO buyers, machine shops and factory managers.

Sectors we supply

  • Machine Shops & CNC Subcontractors
  • Fabrication & Welding Shops
  • Toolmakers
  • Foundries & Forges
  • Sheet Metal Works
  • Steel Stockholders
  • Injection Moulders
  • Plastics & Rubber Manufacturers
  • Packaging Manufacturers
  • Printers & Print Finishers
  • Paper & Board Mills
  • Textile Mills
  • Furniture Manufacturers
  • Joinery Manufacturers
  • Glass & Ceramics Works
  • Chemical & Coatings Plants
  • Aerospace Suppliers
  • Automotive Component Makers
  • Electronics Assembly
  • Hydraulics & Pneumatics Engineers
  • Robotics & Automation Integrators
  • Bearing & Power Transmission Suppliers
  • Maintenance Contractors

What it is used on

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03

Agriculture, Forestry & Grounds

For farmers, foresters, sawmills, groundskeepers, garden machinery dealers and equestrian yards.

Sectors we supply

  • Arable Farms
  • Dairy Farms
  • Livestock Farms
  • Poultry Farms
  • Smallholdings
  • Agricultural Contractors
  • Farm Machinery Dealers
  • Forestry Contractors
  • Tree Surgeons & Arborists
  • Sawmills
  • Fencing Contractors
  • Estates & Country Parks
  • Landscapers & Gardeners
  • Groundskeepers & Greenkeepers
  • Garden Machinery Dealers
  • Plant Nurseries
  • Market Gardens & Glasshouses
  • Orchards & Fruit Growers
  • Hop Growers
  • Fish Farms
  • Beekeepers

What it is used on

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04

Food & Drink Production

For brewers, bakers, distillers, dairies, food processors and packers.

Sectors we supply

  • Breweries
  • Microbreweries & Taprooms
  • Distilleries
  • Wineries & Vineyards
  • Cider Makers
  • Soft Drinks & Bottling Plants
  • Bakeries
  • Craft Bakeries
  • Flour Mills
  • Dairies & Creameries
  • Cheesemakers
  • Ice Cream Makers
  • Meat & Poultry Processors
  • Abattoirs
  • Fish & Seafood Processors
  • Confectionery & Chocolate Makers
  • Coffee Roasters
  • Tea Packers
  • Fruit & Vegetable Packers
  • Ready Meal & Sandwich Makers
  • Snack Makers
  • Frozen Food Producers
  • Canneries
  • Pet Food Makers
  • Animal Feed Mills
  • Food Packaging Suppliers

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05

Facilities, Warehousing & Construction

For facilities managers, warehouse and site maintenance teams and building contractors.

Sectors we supply

  • Facilities Management Companies
  • Warehouses & Distribution Centres
  • Cold Stores
  • Self Storage Sites
  • Building Contractors
  • Civil Engineering Contractors
  • Plant & Tool Hire
  • Scaffolders
  • Roofers
  • Demolition Contractors
  • Quarries & Aggregates
  • Lift & Escalator Engineers
  • HVAC & Refrigeration Engineers
  • Door, Gate & Shutter Installers
  • Window & Glazing Fitters
  • Property Maintenance & Caretakers
  • Housing Associations
  • Commercial Cleaning Contractors
  • Shopping Centres
  • Car Parks

What it is used on

  • Warehouse Maintenance
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Elevator Maintenance
  • Cold Storage Units
  • HVAC
  • Construction
  • Heavy Machinery
  • Door Hinges Lubrication

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06

Electrical & Electronics

For electricians, electrical wholesalers and electronics technicians.

Sectors we supply

  • Electrical Contractors
  • Electrical Wholesalers
  • Panel Builders & Switchgear Makers
  • Electric Motor Rewinders
  • Electronics Repair Shops
  • Computer & Phone Repair Shops
  • Appliance Repair Engineers
  • Alarm & CCTV Installers
  • Telecoms & Data Cabling
  • AV & Broadcast Engineers
  • Lighting Installers
  • Vending & Amusement Machine Engineers
  • Solar & Battery Installers
  • Amateur Radio Operators

What it is used on

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07

Trades, Tools & Locksmithing

For tradespeople, joiners, locksmiths, tool hire and workshop owners.

Sectors we supply

  • Locksmiths
  • Key Cutting & Shoe Repair Shops
  • Joiners & Carpenters
  • Plumbers & Heating Engineers
  • Blacksmiths
  • Mobile Welders
  • Tool Shops
  • Knife Makers
  • Sharpening Services
  • Kitchen & Bathroom Fitters
  • Shopfitters
  • Handymen
  • Sign Makers
  • Stonemasons
  • Painters & Decorators
  • Tilers
  • Garage Door Engineers
  • Chimney Sweeps
  • Safe Engineers

What it is used on

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08

Automotive & Transport

For garages, fleet and depot workshops, classic car owners and motorcyclists.

Sectors we supply

  • Independent Garages
  • MOT & Service Centres
  • Body Shops
  • Car Dealerships
  • Valeters & Detailers
  • Classic Car Restorers
  • Motorcycle Dealers & Workshops
  • HGV & Fleet Workshops
  • Bus & Coach Operators
  • Taxi & Private Hire Fleets
  • Vehicle Hire Companies
  • Recovery Operators
  • Motorsport Teams
  • Caravan & Motorhome Dealers
  • Trailer & Horsebox Makers
  • Motor Factors
  • Rail Depots
  • Heritage Railways
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Airport Ground Support

What it is used on

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09

Marine & Boating

For boat owners, marinas, chandlers, boatyards and anglers.

Sectors we supply

  • Marinas
  • Boatyards & Boatbuilders
  • Shipyards & Ship Repair
  • Chandleries
  • Marine Engineers
  • Sailmakers & Riggers
  • Yacht Clubs & Sailing Schools
  • Commercial Fishing Fleets
  • Ports & Harbours
  • Ferry & Workboat Operators
  • Canal & Narrowboat Hire
  • Dive Centres
  • Rowing & Canoe Clubs
  • Watersports Centres
  • Lifeboat Stations
  • Fishing Tackle Shops
  • Angling Clubs & Fisheries

What it is used on

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10

Retail, Merchants & Distributors

For hardware stores, merchants, country stores, distributors and online retailers.

Sectors we supply

  • Hardware Stores & Ironmongers
  • Builders' Merchants
  • Agricultural Merchants
  • Country Stores
  • Garden Centres
  • Engineering & MRO Distributors
  • Lubricant Distributors
  • Trade Counters
  • Car Accessory Shops
  • Tack Shops
  • Workwear & Safety Suppliers
  • Janitorial Suppliers
  • Cash & Carry Wholesalers
  • Online Retailers
  • Marketplace Sellers
  • Mail Order Catalogues

What this trade buys

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11

Hospitality & Catering

For restaurants, pubs, hotels, caterers and the engineers who service their kitchens.

Sectors we supply

  • Restaurants
  • Pubs & Bars
  • Hotels
  • Cafes & Coffee Shops
  • Takeaways & Fast Food
  • Commercial Kitchens
  • Contract Caterers
  • Event & Mobile Caterers
  • Street Food Traders
  • School & Hospital Kitchens
  • Butchers
  • Delicatessens
  • Fishmongers
  • Catering Equipment Engineers
  • Coffee Machine Engineers
  • Cellar & Dispense Services
  • Wedding & Event Venues

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12

Healthcare, Pharma & Laboratories

For estates teams, laboratory technicians and equipment engineers.

Sectors we supply

  • Hospital Estates Teams
  • Care Homes
  • Dental Practices
  • Opticians
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
  • Cosmetics Manufacturers
  • Laboratories
  • Laboratory Equipment Suppliers
  • University Research Labs
  • Medical Device Makers
  • Medical Equipment Engineers
  • Mobility Shops & Wheelchair Services
  • Patient Transport Equipment Suppliers

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13

Energy & Utilities

For site engineers and maintenance teams in power, water, waste and telecoms.

Sectors we supply

  • Wind Farm Operators
  • Solar Farms
  • Hydro Schemes
  • Power Stations
  • Biogas & Anaerobic Digestion Plants
  • Oil & Gas Sites
  • Gas & Electricity Networks
  • Water & Wastewater Treatment
  • Pump & Valve Engineers
  • Waste & Recycling Plants
  • Telecoms Tower Operators
  • EV Charging Installers
  • District Heating Operators

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14

Defence, Security & Emergency Services

For armourers, armed police units, cadet forces and emergency service workshops.

Sectors we supply

  • Armed Forces Armourers
  • Police Firearms Units
  • Cadet Forces
  • Training Ranges
  • Defence Contractors
  • Security Companies
  • Fire & Rescue Services
  • Ambulance Services
  • Mountain & Lowland Rescue Teams
  • Coastguard & Lifeboat Crews
  • Search & Rescue Teams

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15

Outdoor, Cycling & Sport

For cyclists, campers, hikers, anglers, climbers, golfers and skaters.

Sectors we supply

  • Bike Shops & Workshops
  • Cycle Hire
  • Cycling Clubs
  • Mountain Bike Trail Centres
  • E-Bike & Scooter Retailers
  • Outdoor & Camping Retailers
  • Campsites
  • Outdoor Activity Centres
  • Bushcraft & Survival Schools
  • Scout & Guide Groups
  • Golf Clubs & Pro Shops
  • Ski & Snowboard Shops
  • Skate Shops & Skateparks
  • Triathlon & Running Clubs

What it is used on

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16

Home, Leather & Restoration

For homeowners, furniture restorers, antique dealers and leather and sewing hobbyists.

Sectors we supply

  • Homeowners & DIY
  • Furniture Restorers
  • French Polishers
  • Upholsterers
  • Antique Dealers
  • Auction Houses
  • Clock & Watch Repairers
  • Leatherworkers
  • Shoe Repairers & Sneaker Care
  • Sewing & Alterations Shops
  • Sewing Machine Dealers
  • Model Engineers & Model Makers
  • Picture Framers
  • Holiday Lets & Landlords

What it is used on

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17

Music & Audio

For musicians, music teachers, instrument repairers, venues and PA hire.

Sectors we supply

  • Guitar Shops & Luthiers
  • Brass & Woodwind Repairers
  • Piano Tuners & Technicians
  • Violin Makers & Restorers
  • Drum Shops
  • Accordion Repairers
  • Church Organ Builders
  • Recording Studios
  • Rehearsal Rooms
  • Music Schools & Teachers
  • Orchestras & Bands
  • PA & Lighting Hire
  • Music Venues
  • Mobile DJs
  • Instrument Hire

What it is used on

  • Guitar Maintenance
  • Piano Hinges
  • Brass Instrument Care
  • Violin Bow Lubrication
  • Drum Hardware
  • Accordion Maintenance
  • Microphone Stands
  • Music Stand Hinges
  • Speaker Grills

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18

Animal Care, Equestrian & Pets

For yards, saddlers, vets, kennels, groomers and pet owners.

Sectors we supply

  • Livery Yards & Riding Schools
  • Racing Yards & Studs
  • Farriers
  • Saddlers
  • Veterinary Practices
  • Kennels & Catteries
  • Dog Groomers
  • Gundog Trainers
  • Pet Shops
  • Zoos & Wildlife Parks
  • Animal Rescue Centres
  • Falconry Centres
  • Poultry Keepers
  • Pigeon Fanciers

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19

Leisure, Attractions & Venues

For maintenance teams at attractions, sports venues and leisure sites.

Sectors we supply

  • Zip Wire & Adventure Parks
  • Theme Parks & Fairgrounds
  • Climbing Centres
  • Gyms & Leisure Centres
  • Swimming Pools
  • Ski Slopes
  • Ice Rinks
  • Bowling Alleys
  • Go-Kart Tracks
  • Trampoline Parks
  • Paintball & Laser Tag Sites
  • Holiday Parks
  • Stadiums & Sports Clubs
  • Theatres & Stage Crews
  • Cinemas
  • Playgrounds & Soft Play

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20

Education, Heritage & Public Sector

For school technicians, council depots, museum conservators and volunteers.

Sectors we supply

  • Schools & D&T Workshops
  • Further Education Colleges
  • Universities
  • Apprenticeship Training Centres
  • Local Councils
  • Parks Departments
  • Highways Depots
  • Museums
  • Heritage Sites & Historic Houses
  • Conservators & Archives
  • Churches & Cathedrals
  • Bell Ringers & Tower Keepers
  • Community Workshops & Men's Sheds
  • Charities

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