Houghton is the global leader in delivering advanced metalworking fluids and services to customers in the automotive, aerospace, steel, aluminium, mining, machinery, offshore and beverage industries. It has a global footprint with sales in over 75 countries which are supported by 12 manufacturing facilities in 10 countries.

Houghton serves a host of industries like automotive, metal works with the development, production and management of the highest-quality specialty chemicals, oils and lubricants. It delivers innovative and sustainable solutions designed to help customers increase productivity, reduce operating costs and improve product quality.

It holds the market leader position in America and Europe and second position in the fast-growing Asian market. Houghton is focused on driving profitable growth and market share expansion by implementing its organic growth initiatives and acquisition strategy. Along with its strong industrial portfolio, it matches Gulf Oil's extremely strong presence in the automotive lubricant sector.