Nupro Industries makes natural and synthetic ester products for industrial applications, carrying the Neatsfoot Oil and Advance Technologies brands. Its Neatsfoot Oil Refineries business traces its oleic-acid production history to 1873, while the company also develops custom ester formulations for uses ranging from leather treatment to metalworking lubrication and pharmaceutical fermentation.
Henry Lamotte Oils GmbHFounded in Bremen in 1925, Henry Lamotte Oils produces and supplies natural oils and related raw materials, with its own LIPOS oil mill supporting specialty-oil production. Now in its fourth generation, the company works from more than 90 raw materials sourced across 50 countries and serves customers in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, animal care and industrial applications. Its pharmacy-focused Schlüssel-Öle and Schlüssel-Salben lines are made to GMP requirements for individual formulations.
Werner G. Smith, IncFounded in Cleveland in 1912, Werner G. Smith, Inc. manufactures bio-based oils, esters, waxes, and specialty chemicals for industrial applications. The Cleveland company combines polymerizing and oxidizing equipment with capacity for up to 1 million pounds of product per month, and it also toll-processes customized materials from pilot batches through full production.CLEVELAND, OH
Emery OleochemicalsFounded in Cincinnati in 1840, Emery Oleochemicals makes natural-based chemicals from renewable oils and fats for industrial and consumer applications. The company is the largest oleochemicals manufacturer in the Americas and the largest global producer of azelaic acid, with manufacturing, research and commercial operations spanning North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Its Cincinnati site has operated since 1885 and supports the company’s specialty acids and polyols work alongside a global technical network.CINCINNATI, OH
International Lubricants, Inc. (Lubegard)Since 1984, International Lubricants, Inc. has developed and manufactured synthetic lubricants, with the Lubegard brand best known for its automotive transmission additives and fluids. Its proprietary LXE® technology began as a renewable synthetic replacement for sperm whale oil and now supports applications ranging from automotive systems to industrial, marine, agricultural, and cosmetic uses. The company manufactures and packages in Seville, Ohio, conducts research in Seattle, and holds more than 100 patents globally.SEVILLE, OH