Last July 30, 2015 we have been acquired by Quaker Chemical Corporation, a global leader in specialty process fluids, chemicals and chemical management services.
Quaker Chemical, with corporate headquarters near Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, USA), has been in business for more than 90 years and is a leading global provider of process fluids, chemical specialties, and technical expertise to a wide range of industries (automotive, steel, heavy equipment, aerospace, tube & pipe, bearing manufacturing and can manufacturing), with product lines including coolants, cleaners, corrosion preventives, fire-resistant hydraulic fluids and rolling oils, all of which are complementary to our product portfolio. Quaker´s European headquarters are located outside Amsterdam.
Wilbert Platzer, Vice President and Managing Director of Quaker EMEA, commented, “Verkol is a market leader in specialty grease and lubricants for the Spanish market, with world-class grease manufacturing capabilities and state-of-the-art R&D facilities. By adding local grease manufacturing in Europe, as well as additional grease product technology and additional talent, we can expand our current specialty grease offering to customers.”
This acquisition is a strategic fit for both companies. Together, we have strong synergies and opportunities to add more value for our customers, increasing the range of products, adding know-how to both companies and improving the service worldwide.
All of us at Verkol and Quaker Chemical look forward to sharing with you our knowledge, experience and innovation in the near future.
Thank you for your continued support.