served the global markets by providing hydraulic fluids and other chemicals that are used in metalworking and coating.
For years, the business has established strong and long-term relationships with some of the largest companies in the world that thrive in the industry of basic process, metalworking and primary metals. Headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, the company supports companies from 19 countries. They operate in 29 locations and manufactures products that touch our lives today. They are best known for their QUINTOLUBRIC Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Fluids, QUAKEROL AND ALUSHIELD hot and cold rolling oils. In addition to these products, they also have fluids and maskant coatings that are used in a variety of machining and metal stocking processes.
Other chemicals produced by the company are used in bearings, primary metals and aluminum, die casting, can manufacturing, pit and quarry, mining, tube and pipe, and in automotive, general manufacturing and the aerospace industry. The products offered by the business stand out in the chemicals market as these are not only high quality products but are also coupled with ongoing product support, application expertise, excellent service and teamwork. The partnership that Quaker Chemical Corp forged with their clients allows these companies to create superior end products at a much lower cost. This would mean that they are decreasing the operational expense, while increasing product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
Prior to expanding its operations to support vertical markets, the business was engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of oil products that are used in the textile industry and for lubrication. IN 1918, Quaker Chemical was created as the Quaker Oil Products Corporation. It was in 1962 that the name change happened to reflect the business’ growing product portfolio.