VALVOLINE

Valvoline was founded in 1866 and specializes in the production of motor oils, technical fluids, and automotive chemicals. The product range is focused on the maintenance of internal combustion engines and transmissions. The company operates as an independent lubricant manufacturer, not affiliated with major oil conglomerates. The portfolio covers oils for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial equipment. Technical solutions are aimed at maintaining viscosity stability under high thermal loads.

Country

USA

Brand History

1. 1866: John Ellis registers the company and patents the first oil-based lubricant formulation. 2. 1900s: The brand becomes an official supplier for the Ford Model T. 3. 1950s: Global expansion begins with the development of synthetic oil lines. 4. 2016: Valvoline becomes a public company, separating from Ashland Inc. 5. 2023: Sale of the Global Products division to Aramco, shifting focus to service operations.

Key OEM Customers

Not an OEM supplier to automotive assembly lines

Type

Manufacturer

Ecology

The company implements technologies for recycling used oils and minimizing carbon emissions at production facilities. Formulations with low sulfated ash content are developed to ensure compatibility with modern exhaust gas filtration systems.

Brand Authentication

Canisters feature laser-etched batch codes applied directly to the plastic container. The batch code follows a 6-digit format indicating the date and batch number. Caps are equipped with a tamper-evident ring that breaks upon initial opening.

Certificates

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949.