Quaker Chemical Corporation KWR

KWR Company Overview

Quaker Chemical Corporation, operating under the brand name Quaker Houghton, is a global industrial process fluids and chemical specialties company headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. The company develops, produces, and markets industrial fluids, lubricants, coatings, and chemical management services used in metalworking, steel production, aluminum processing, mining, automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and industrial equipment sectors. Quaker Houghton primarily generates revenue through the sale of process fluids and value-added technical services that support manufacturing efficiency, equipment performance, corrosion protection, and environmental compliance.

The company’s principal business lines include metal removal fluids, rolling lubricants, hydraulic fluids, corrosion preventives, greases, surface treatment products, and industrial chemical management services. A significant differentiator is its integrated technical service model, where on-site engineers and process specialists work directly with customers to optimize manufacturing operations. Quaker Chemical was founded in 1918 and expanded significantly through acquisitions and international growth. A major milestone occurred in 2019 with the combination of Quaker Chemical and Houghton International, creating one of the largest global suppliers of industrial process fluids and specialty chemicals for heavy industry and advanced manufacturing markets.