Quaker Houghton
Global leader in industrial process fluids and chemical management.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1918
- Employees
- 4,700
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Joseph Berquist
- Type
- Public
- Listed
- NYSE: KWR
About
Quaker Houghton is a global leader in industrial process fluids, serving a diverse range of industries including steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, can, mining, and metalworking. The company was formed in August 2019 through the combination of Quaker Chemical and Houghton International, two entities with long and respected histories in the industrial fluids sector. Quaker Chemical was founded in 1918, and Houghton International dates back to 1865. This merger brought together extensive expertise, complementary product lines, and a broader global reach, creating a company with approximately $1.6 billion in revenue at the time of the combination. Headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA, Quaker Houghton operates in over 25 countries with a workforce of approximately 4,400 employees, including chemists, engineers, and industry specialists. The company's core mission is to partner with its customers to improve their operations, enhance efficiency, and drive productivity. They achieve this by providing high-performing, innovative, and sustainable solutions backed by best-in-class technology, deep process knowledge, and customized services. Quaker Houghton's extensive product portfolio includes metal removal fluids, cleaning fluids, corrosion inhibitors, metal drawing and forming fluids, die-cast mold releases, heat treatment and quenchants, metal forging fluids, hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, offshore sub-sea energy control fluids, rolling lubricants, rod and wire drawing fluids, and surface treatment chemicals. The company is committed to continuous innovation, research, and development to meet the evolving needs of its global customer base and to address challenges related to cost reduction, environmental footprint, and operational performance.