A FAMILY OWNED COMPANY SINCE 1948
We are your global partner for specialised industrial lubricants and process fluid technologies in over 70 countries worldwide. As a market leading industrial chemical company, we formulate and produce over 600 quality products. We work with customers to improve their process efficiency, productivity and commercial advantage. The company, from research and development, through production, logistics and service is totally customer focused.
70
COUNTRIES
1210
EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE
4
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTRES
10
PRODUCTION PLANTS
Our locations worldwide
With 70 locations globally PETROFER has successfully positioned itself as a partner to our customers wherever they are. 15 subsidiaries/Joint Ventures, 10 production plants and four licensees underline the international importance and presence of the company, which was founded in Germany in 1948.
In Mexico, Brazil, India, China, Turkey and the Republic of South Africa, we have state of the art production sites that supply thelocal markets. Production plants are constantly being improved and expanded to meet market demands.
Wherever you are,
Constantin M. Fischer, CEO
count on PETROFER’s expertise, quality and dedication.
We listen. We develop. We deliver.
Our Products
INDUSTRIAL OILS AND CHEMICALS
PETROFER is one of the worlds’s leading suppliers of high quality and innovative lubricants and speciality fluids. As a certified process expert, the company supplies customers all over the world – with a comprehensive range of around 600 premium products.
PAPER CHEMICALS
Our advanced chemicals are used for paper, tissue, towel and board production, along with a speciality range of products for all converting industries. PETROFER coating and release agents are formulated for all types of Yankee cylinder found in the tissue industry enabling production of superior quality papers. In the board industry debonders, stiffness improvers, biocides, adhesives and other technical products are available.
SERVICE & EQUIPMENT
With our knowledge of all the diverse processes found in the modern industrial world we can offer our expertise as part of the fluid supply. All industrial chemicals need careful consideration for their suitability and complementary performance to each other, equipment, environment, disposal, operator, and subsequent process. Following extensive surveys, product recommendation and training PETROFER continues support of the customer at all times with the result of constant improvement.
Our Industry Sectors
PETROFER listen to the client first, developing customer specific, precisely engineered product solutions on request. At the same time, the name PETROFER, stands for rapid delivery and supply reliability. Our customer have consistant access to our technical team and if needed PETROFER field service or technical support can be on site within 24 hours.
PETROFER products have achieved top positions in many markets. PETROFER’s customer base is wide and includes renowned companies from the automotive industry and its suppliers, heat treatment industry, the paper/tissue industry and such diverse sectors as watch internals, through to wire used in satellites.
Global News
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 2022
An intense and busy year comes to an end, in which once again, new challenges had to be mastered. It was… Read more CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 2022
Fundraising campaign for people in need of our local community in Hildesheim 2022
This year PETROFER supports a local project and donates to the Hildesheimer Tafel. For many people, the past year was associated… Read more Fundraising campaign for people in need of our local community in Hildesheim 2022
SUSTAINABILITY SINCE 1948
“We improve our clients‘ performance by enabling the most efficient use of resources, delivering German technology with local expertise, while protecting… Read more SUSTAINABILITY SINCE 1948
PETROFER BEES PROJECT – FIRST HONEY HARVEST
PETROFER is involved in projects for the protection of bees, nature and the environment and is committed to keeping bee colonies… Read more PETROFER BEES PROJECT – FIRST HONEY HARVEST
PETROFER: THE COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR ALL HEAT TREATMENT PROCESSES
Pre-HT washing, quenching, final cleaning – technology with experience and energy savings due to lower application temperatures The focus is increasingly… Read more PETROFER: THE COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR ALL HEAT TREATMENT PROCESSES
6. HILDESHEIM COMPANY RUN
We were very pleased with the enthusiastic participation of our employees. Many thanks for representing PETROFER so well. We are proud… Read more 6. HILDESHEIM COMPANY RUN
OUR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
As one of the world’s leading suppliers of high quality lubricants, specialised fluids and process technologies, we understand our responsibility towards our fellow citizens, nature and the environment. As a holder of ISO 14000, ISO 9001 and ISO 50001 certifications, sustainability defines our strategies, our actions, and our commitment to the society in which we operate.