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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| NYSE: KWR S&P 600 Component | |
| Industry | Chemicals |
| Founded | 1918 |
| Headquarters | Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Number of locations | 21 countries and 35 locations |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Andy Tometich, CEO and President |
| Products | Metalworking process chemicals, coatings and Other chemical products |
Number of employees | 4,600 |
| Website | home |
Quaker Houghton is an American chemical company that was founded in 1918. It is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. With its global presence in 21 countries and 35 locations worldwide, the company has over 50% of net sales outside of the United States.[1] Quaker Houghton manufactures process fluids for use in the steel, aluminum, metalworking, automotive, mining, aerospace, tube & pipe, can making, and other industrial processes. On August 1, 2019, Quaker Chemical combined with Houghton International, a Gulf Oil company, to form Quaker Houghton. The Hinduja Group of India is the largest shareholder through its Gulf Oil subsidiary.[2][3]
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- ^ "Quaker Chemical Corporation completed the acquisition of Houghton International Inc. from Gulf Houghton Lubricants Ltd. and certain members of Houghton's management". MarketScreener. 31 August 2019. Archived from the original on 20 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ Balachandran, Manu (10 November 2023). "Hinduja brothers, still in arms and lock-step, have eyes on the future". Forbes India. Archived from the original on 13 November 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2024.