Industry Global Leaders

General Petroleum’s long-time partners Quaker Chemical and Houghton International have come together under one name, Quaker Houghton. Houghton International was founded in 1865 in Norristown, Pennsylvania and has continuously worked towards its mission to deliver innovative and sustainable fluid solutions. Quaker Chemical Corporation was founded shortly after in 1918 in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania and has since grown with a global presence in 21 countries. Now as one company, our partnership with Quaker Houghton will continue to grow as we continue to do business with them.

Introducing One Mission

This merger not only combines two names but combines the product solutions and services they offer. Quaker Chemical is a leading global provider of process fluids, chemical specialties, as well as a knowledge leader in many different industries including mining, aerospace and automotive. A global leader as well, Houghton International delivers advanced metalworking fluids and services for the machinery, automotive, metals and more. Combining forces allows both companies to continue to grow as leaders in the industry, in addition to better serving their customers.

They come together as chemists, engineers, and industry experts to improve their business model so they can run as efficiently as possible. Now, Quaker Houghton has over four thousand employees and is serving over fifteen thousand customers in 115 countries around the world.

For recommendations on the Quaker Houghton product that would work best for your specific needs, check out Quaker Houghton’s resource center. Then call General Petroleum, Inc. to get the perfect industrial products delivered directly to your business.