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Company Overview and Core Values
Quaker Houghton is a global leader in industrial process fluids, established through the combination of Quaker Chemical and Houghton International. The company operates with a strong foundation of integrity, honesty, and reliability, emphasizing collaboration and continuous improvement. Serving over 15,000 customers across six continents, Quaker Houghton's clientele includes prominent manufacturers in the steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery, and industrial parts sectors.
Comprehensive Product Portfolio
The company offers an extensive range of industrial process fluids and complementary solutions engineered to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce operational costs, and enhance safety and sustainability. Core offerings encompass a full line of acid pickling process additives, fire-resistant hydraulic fluids (HFA, HFC, HFD-U), and diverse metal removal fluids (full synthetic, micro-emulsion, macro-emulsion, neat lubricants) suitable for various materials such as cast iron, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, and superalloys. Additionally, Quaker Houghton provides specialized solutions for die casting, including high-quality mold release agents and plunger lubricants. Other key product lines include dust control wetting agents, graphitic and graphite-free forging fluids, industrial gear lubricants, and a complete range of synthetic greases and mineral oil solutions for demanding conditions. The portfolio also extends to ground control roof adhesives for mining, heat treatment quenchants (oils and aqueous polymers), metal drawing, forming, and stamping lubricants, metal corrosion preventives, metal rolling oils for enhanced mill performance, surface finishing solutions, and tin plating technologies.
Advanced Technologies and Sustainability Commitment
Quaker Houghton integrates advanced technologies such as QH FLUID INTELLIGENCE™, a digital platform enabling real-time fluid monitoring, control, and predictive performance insights for smart manufacturing. The company's profound commitment to sustainability is articulated through its 'See Beyond™' strategy, which aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals. This strategy focuses on minimizing hazards, fostering a low-carbon economy, utilizing renewable raw materials, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, responsible water management, and empowering employees and communities. The 2024 Sustainability Report underscores significant achievements, such as a 7% reduction in Scope 2 GHG emissions and the attainment of the EcoVadis Silver Award, reflecting their dedication to advancing global industrial processes safely and sustainably.