Charles Cheers Wakefield started his own firm, C.C.Wakefield & Co., in 1899. The company dealt in lubricating oils and appliances and also published the Achievements yearbook. Wakefield opened a head office in Cannon Street in the City of London . On the 2nd August, 1960, the name of the company was changed to Castrol Ltd. In 2008, Castrol continue to manufacture lubricating products and is currently a part of the BP Group.