Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids Chemical Supplier
Specialty additives and chemicals with the highest standards of service and technical support
Our extensive portfolio consists of base stocks, specialized additives, and components as well as lubricants and metalworking fluids from the most renowned brands in the industry.
Discover your lubricant & metalworking fluids formulations and ingredient solutions
Innovating at the intersection of science, technology, and consumer trends, Univar Solutions partners with customers and suppliers to create high-performance, sustainable formulations to enhance your product lineup.
Applications in lubricants & metalworking
Metalworking Fluids
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Lubricants
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Greases
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Trends in lubricants & metalworking
Single Source Solutions
Single source solution for lubricant & metalworking fluid and formulations
An expanded geographic reach, gives us the ability to provide industry-leading sourcing options to deliver components on time.
Food-Grade Lubricants
HX1 additives for food-grade lubricants
We have extensive knowledge of lubricant components used in incidental food contact applications that allow your end formulations to be H1-approved.
Specialty Solutions
Advancing specialty solutions for lubricants and metalworking fluids industries
Tower Metalworking Fluids and Univar Solutions are bringing sustainable solutions forward to drive efficiency in high-performance industries.
The benefits of choosing Univar Solutions for your industrial lubricant ingredients and metal cutting fluids needs
The lubes and metalworking fluids market is dynamic and continuously innovating. After all, if there is motion of any type, lubricants and metal oils are needed daily to keep mechanical parts running smoothly and effectively.
You need a reliable partner to formulate various metalworking fluid types and the latest industrial lubricant ingredients to meet modern consumer and updated regulatory demands. Univar Solutions represents industry-leading lubricant and metalworking fluid manufacturers, producers, and suppliers of all sizes to deliver an extensive range of base stocks, specialty additives, and other high-quality components to our customers.
At our global Solution Centers, you'll find a dedicated team ready to help you strategize and execute with the best lubricant solutions and metalworking formulations. Our labs are equipped with state-of-the-art performance testing technologies and staffed by experienced specialists.
We have an extensive knowledge base about industrial lubricant components across all major industries, from automotive and transportation to renewable energy production. Looking for H-1-approved end formulations? Our expansive chemical and ingredient portfolio offers lubricant solutions in incidental food contact applications.
Solutions for industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids sustainability
Sustainable solutions are becoming a growing emphasis for consumers and metalworking fluids manufacturers. Demand is increasing for products with naturally derived and sustainable ingredients that do not compromise effective performance.
Univar Solutions offers a wide range of bio-sourced and bio-based lubricants that meet the highest quality and performance standards while keeping pace with updated environmental regulations. Whether searching for sustainable additives for metalworking fluids or eco-friendly lubricant formulation, our extensive portfolio offers high-performance products that contribute to numerous sustainable efforts, including:
From developing sustainable formulations in our labs to guiding customers towards eco-conscious chemical alternatives, our specialists help industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids manufacturers and brands enhance their products' sustainability profile and performance.
By partnering with Univar Solutions as your specialty distributor, we are committed to collaborating with you on the journey towards a greener future and a safer planet. Our expertise can help you navigate the complexities of using environmentally responsible industrial lubes and metalworking fluids ingredients.
Videos, webinars & events
Expert Insights: The Future of Metalworking Fluids
Join our industry experts as they discuss the latest innovations and sustainability trends in metalworking fluids and industrial lubricants.
Advanced Laboratory Services
Cutting-Edge Testing & Formulation
Our state-of-the-art laboratories provide comprehensive testing and formulation services for lubricants and metalworking fluids. From performance evaluation to custom formulation development, our experts help you create products that meet the highest standards.
Lubricant & Metalworking Expertise
- Industry-leading sourcing options
- Comprehensive base stocks portfolio
- Specialty additives and components
- Technical support and consultation
- Performance testing capabilities
- Custom formulation development
- Sustainable and bio-based solutions
Industry Applications
- Automotive & Transportation
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Food Processing Equipment
- Energy & Power Generation
- Aerospace & Defense