MSP Distributors Limited are a subsidiary of Plymouth based Interlube Systems Ltd, which are part of the global American company ? Timken.

The company, which makes and markets automated lubrication delivery systems and related components for use in commercial vehicles, construction, mining and heavy and general industries, is a world leader in its field with an operation in Dayton Ohio and Zhuhai, China.

Interlube Managing Director Mike Cusack says: ?Interlube are delighted to be joining The Timken group. Their global reach will allow Interlube to continue expanding its markets, and should provide enhanced investment in the Plymouth facility.?

The Timken Company, a global industrial technology leader based in Ohio, engineers, manufactures and markets mechanical components and high-performance steel. It had sales of $5 billion last year and around 20,000 people operating from 30 countries.

As part of its growth strategy, Timken has been steadily adding to its product portfolio and sees Interlube as highly compatible to its core product lines and recent acquisitions.