PETRONAS Lubricants, Quaker Houghton Ink Strategic Deal

21 Apr 2025 CW Team

The collaboration combines the strengths of both companies—leveraging PETRONAS Lubricants India’s maintenance lubricant technologies and Quaker Houghton’s deep expertise in metalworking fluids. Starting from the second quarter of 2025, Quaker Houghton will begin offering PETRONAS Lubricants India’s comprehensive range of industrial fluids and maintenance lubricants to steel mill producers in India and Malaysia.

Commenting on the development, Binu Chandy, Chief Executive Officer of PETRONAS Lubricants India Pvt. Ltd, said:

“With the evolving state of industrial operations creating demand for best-in-class fluids, we are excited to share our expertise in maintenance fluids with the industrial operations here. This partnership is a significant milestone for us, as we see that Quaker Houghton shares our commitment to technical excellence and is equally dedicated to providing world-class industrial solutions to customers. This partnership will benefit our customers in terms of greater product availability and service quality that will strengthen our position as the partner of choice in global industrial lubricants.”

Jeewat Bijlani, EVP, Global Specialty and Chief Growth Officer at Quaker Houghton, added:

“This partnership enables us to provide Quaker Houghton metalworking fluids to a greater number of customers in India and Malaysia. Our customers will benefit from Quaker Houghton’s strong presence and technical service, in addition to having access to a wide range of high-performance maintenance lubricants and industrial fluids from PETRONAS Lubricants.”

The collaboration is expected to create synergistic value for industrial customers by offering a broader portfolio, improved service levels, and greater product availability across geographies. The companies aim to jointly address the evolving needs of modern manufacturing, especially in the steel, metalworking, automotive, aerospace, and mining sectors.

About Quaker Houghton Quaker Houghton is a global leader in industrial process fluids, operating in over 25 countries and serving specialized sectors like steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, mining, and more. With approximately 4,400 employees, including chemists and engineers, the company delivers customized, sustainable solutions that enhance manufacturing performance.

About PETRONAS Lubricants International PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) is the lubricants arm of PETRONAS, Malaysia’s national energy company. Established in 2008, PLI operates in over 100 markets, offering high-quality automotive and industrial lubricants. It is also the technology partner of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, responsible for developing custom fuels and fluids that power championship-winning cars.

In a significant step towards strengthening industrial operations in India and Malaysia, PETRONAS Lubricants India Pvt. Ltd (PLIPL) and Quaker Houghton have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering high-performance industrial fluid solutions to key manufacturing sectors, including steel production. The collaboration combines the strengths of both companies—leveraging PETRONAS Lubricants India’s maintenance lubricant technologies and Quaker Houghton’s deep expertise in metalworking fluids. Starting from the second quarter of 2025, Quaker Houghton will begin offering PETRONAS Lubricants India’s comprehensive range of industrial fluids and maintenance lubricants to steel mill producers in India and Malaysia. Commenting on the development, Binu Chandy, Chief Executive Officer of PETRONAS Lubricants India Pvt. Ltd, said: “With the evolving state of industrial operations creating demand for best-in-class fluids, we are excited to share our expertise in maintenance fluids with the industrial operations here. This partnership is a significant milestone for us, as we see that Quaker Houghton shares our commitment to technical excellence and is equally dedicated to providing world-class industrial solutions to customers. This partnership will benefit our customers in terms of greater product availability and service quality that will strengthen our position as the partner of choice in global industrial lubricants.” Jeewat Bijlani, EVP, Global Specialty and Chief Growth Officer at Quaker Houghton, added: “This partnership enables us to provide Quaker Houghton metalworking fluids to a greater number of customers in India and Malaysia. Our customers will benefit from Quaker Houghton’s strong presence and technical service, in addition to having access to a wide range of high-performance maintenance lubricants and industrial fluids from PETRONAS Lubricants.” The collaboration is expected to create synergistic value for industrial customers by offering a broader portfolio, improved service levels, and greater product availability across geographies. The companies aim to jointly address the evolving needs of modern manufacturing, especially in the steel, metalworking, automotive, aerospace, and mining sectors. About Quaker Houghton Quaker Houghton is a global leader in industrial process fluids, operating in over 25 countries and serving specialized sectors like steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, mining, and more. With approximately 4,400 employees, including chemists and engineers, the company delivers customized, sustainable solutions that enhance manufacturing performance. About PETRONAS Lubricants International PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) is the lubricants arm of PETRONAS, Malaysia’s national energy company. Established in 2008, PLI operates in over 100 markets, offering high-quality automotive and industrial lubricants. It is also the technology partner of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, responsible for developing custom fuels and fluids that power championship-winning cars.

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