Since 1935, Elyria-based JW Perkins has manufactured industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids for industry, supplying customers in bulk or packaged quantities. Its 300,000-gallon bulk capacity and 12,000-square-foot warehouse support deliveries within 200 miles of the factory, while in-house analysis and testing back its long-running lubricant business.
Engineered LubricantsSince 1967, St. Louis-based Engineered Lubricants has independently manufactured lubricants and metalworking fluids, pairing custom formulations with preventative-maintenance support for industrial customers. Its in-house laboratory handles lubricant design, quality control, used-fluid monitoring and investigative analysis, while a team of 10 lubrication specialists brings more than 200 combined years of industry experience to difficult applications. The company also provides regional delivery and programs designed to extend fluid life, reduce waste and prevent equipment downtime.BANGOR, PA
Clark Oil & ChemicalSince 1912, Cleveland-based Clark Oil & Chemical has blended and developed metalworking fluids, pairing a full-service laboratory with production that can handle both transport batches and individual drum prototypes. Its specialty is application-specific formulation, with technical staff working directly with customers on demanding machining, forming, and stamping operations. Clark serves industries ranging from automotive to nuclear energy and medical-device manufacturing, and ships its products worldwide.CLEVELAND, OH
JTM Products, IncFounded in 1890 as the Phoenix Oil Company, JTM Products is a family-owned manufacturer of industrial lubricants, soaps and specialty chemical products. Its Phoenix pipe-joint lubricants and Murphy’s tire-mounting lubricants have been established product lines for decades, while the Solon, Ohio company also develops custom formulations and provides contract blending for soaps and lubricants. JTM has focused on industrial water-soluble lubricants since selling the Murphy Oil Soap business to Colgate-Palmolive in 1991.SOLON, OH
Metal Forming Lubricants, IncFounded in 1999, Metal Forming Lubricants is an Elyria, Ohio manufacturer built around economical, application-specific solutions for the metalworking industry. Its technical team develops custom lubricants for customers across the Americas, Asia, and Europe, with particular experience in rotary forging applications for aluminum wheels.ELYRIA, OH