Shrieve Chemical

What Shrieve Chemical does

Shrieve Chemical Company is a privately held, value-added specialty and commodity chemicals distributor founded in 1978 and headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. The company operates four business segments — Chemical Distribution, Specialty Lubricants & Enhancers, Custom Packaging Solutions, and Energy Products & Services — distributing nearly 1,500 products from 600+ suppliers to industrial customers in 40+ countries through 50+ facilities. Its branded specialty lubricant portfolio (ZEROL®, PROGILINE®, ICE32®, BIO-BASE®, BIO-COIL®) and patented bio-based solvent technology (acquired via Vertec BioSolvents in April 2026) provide differentiated, OEM-qualified formulations; ZEROL® lubricants have been used in more than 600 million compressors across all refrigerant types. The Custom Packaging segment is delivered through ISO 9001:2015 certified Shrieve Performance Packaging facilities with 45 million gallons of annual liquid packaging capacity, and Energy Products & Services supplies drilling, completion, and production chemistries for upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operators.

Shrieve generates revenue through product margins on chemical distribution and proprietary branded lubricants, supplemented by service fees from custom packaging, blending, and toll manufacturing. The go-to-market is a direct enterprise field-sales model with technical sales engineers and dedicated account representatives, targeting 16 end markets including Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Food Ingredients, Pharmaceutical, HVACR, Auto A/C, Utilities, Refining, and Water Treatment. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated through multi-year contracts. The company is a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital (a Westport, Connecticut-based middle-market private equity firm with $5.1 billion AUM) and has executed an aggressive inorganic growth strategy, completing seven acquisitions since 2023 — Chem One, Gilbert & Jones, TLC Ingredients, Dober, Carbon Group, FIS Chemicals, and Vertec BioSolvents — to extend geographic reach into Europe and broaden the specialty and bio-based portfolio. Leadership was refreshed in September 2025 with the appointment of Joey Gullion (formerly CCO of SI Group) as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Ted Threadgill, who transitioned to a Board Member role.

Name

Shrieve Chemical

Legal name

Shrieve Chemical Company

Website

https://shrieve.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Shrieve Chemical is a privately held, value-added specialty and commodity chemicals distributor founded in 1978 and headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. Operating 50+ facilities across 40+ countries, it distributes nearly 1,500 products through branded specialty lubricants (ZEROL®, PROGILINE®), custom packaging, and energy chemistries to industrial customers in 16 end markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Chemical Distribution

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259), Petrochemical Manufacturing (32511), Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Oilfield & Refining Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAI)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals distribution
• Refrigeration lubricants manufacturing
• Industrial chemical supply
• Custom chemical packaging services
• Oilfield production chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

The Woodlands

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Chemical Distribution: Core distribution business offering specialty and commodity chemicals to industrial customers. Distributes over 1,000 products from 600+ suppliers across 40+ countries. Revenue generated through product margins and value-added services including sourcing, logistics, and technical support.
2. Specialty Lubricants and Enhancers: Proprietary lubricant brands including ZEROL®, PROGILINE®, and ICE for HVACR, industrial, and automotive applications. Revenue from branded products with premium pricing based on performance specifications and proprietary formulations.
3. Custom Packaging Solutions: ISO 9001:2015 certified liquid packaging, blending, and formulation services. Provides packaging from 2 ounces to 6,500 gallons with 45 million gallon annual capacity. Revenue from service fees and product margins on packaged goods.
4. Energy Products and Services: Chemical solutions for upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operations including drilling fluids, completion chemicals, and production chemicals. Serves oil, gas, and energy industry customers globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Shrieve Chemical is a global value-added distributor and specialty manufacturer of industrial chemicals, distributing nearly 1,500 products from 600+ suppliers across 40+ countries through 50+ facilities. It also manufactures proprietary branded specialty lubricants (ZEROL®, PROGILINE®, ICE32®) and system performance enhancers, operates ISO 9001:2015 certified custom liquid packaging, and supplies proprietary energy/oilfield chemicals (BIO-BASE®, BIO-COIL®). Customers span oil & gas, agriculture, pharmaceutical, food ingredients, HVACR, refining, and other industrial sectors.

Product overview

Shrieve Chemical is a global, value-added specialty and commodity chemicals distributor operating through four business segments: Chemical Distribution, Specialty Lubricants and Enhancers, Custom Packaging Solutions, and Energy Products and Services. The company markets nearly 1,500 products across more than 40 countries. The specialty lubricants portfolio includes the ZEROL® AC&R Lubricants line (used in over 600 million compressors), PROGILINE® Industrial Lubricants (fully synthetic, biodegradable fluids), ICE32® automotive enhancers, and heat pump-specific lubricants (ZEROL® RFL-EP HP and ZEROL® PE-X HP for CO2 and HFO systems). Custom Packaging is delivered through ISO 9001:2015 certified Shrieve Performance Packaging (SPP) facilities. Energy Products serve oil and gas operations with proprietary brands including BIO-BASE® and BIO-COIL®, along with drilling, completion, and production chemical solutions. The company has expanded through recent acquisitions of Vertec BioSolvents (bio-based solvents, 2026) and FIS Chemicals Ltd. (industrial chemicals, 2026).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZEROL®: High-performance specialty lubricant technologies for air conditioning and refrigeration applications, including mobile AC, heat pumps, stationary AC, and industrial refrigeration. ZEROL® lubricants have filled more than 600 million compressors operating with all types of refrigerants.
• PROGILINE®
• ICE
• Vertec BioSolvents
• Shrieve Performance Packaging (SPP)

Products and services

• Chemical Distribution Full-line value-added distribution of specialty and commodity chemicals serving agricultural, energy, food, pharmaceutical, personal care, manufacturing, paint and coatings, paper, refineries, and wastewater sectors. Distributes 1,000+ products from 375+ suppliers in this segment.
• ZEROL AC&R Lubricants High-performance specialty lubricant technologies for air conditioning and refrigeration applications, including mobile air conditioning, heat pumps, stationary air conditioning, and commercial, domestic, and industrial refrigeration.
• PROGILINE Industrial Lubricants Fully synthetic premium industrial lubricants providing outstanding cooling performance, anti-wear protection, thermal stability, and anti-oxidative properties; fully biodegradable. Used in industrial systems to extend equipment life and reduce maintenance.
• ICE32 High-Performance Automotive A/C Enhancer High-performance system performance enhancer for automotive air conditioning applications. Distributed by Shrieve (ICE32 trademark owned by MJ Research and Development, L.P.).
• ZEROL RFL-EP HP Heat Pump Lubricant High-performance specially formulated PAG lubricant for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) heat pump applications, using Double End Capping (DEC) technology for enhanced robustness over uncapped or single-end-capped PAGs.
• ZEROL PE-X HP Polyether Lubricant Polyether synthetic lubricant designed for next-generation stationary HVACR systems utilizing HFO and other environmentally friendly low-GWP refrigerants.
• PROGILINE HT-55 Heat Transfer Fluid Synthetic high-performance heat transfer fluid capable of withstanding demanding temperatures from -15°F (-26°C) up to 550°F (288°C), with higher heat transfer efficiency and improved thermal and oxidative stability.
• DF 30L Dielectric Fluid Dielectric fluid used in convection and forced-cooled pipe cable systems, approved for underground and submarine cable applications. Meets AEIC CS31-95 specification for electrically insulating filling liquids for high pressure pipe type cable systems.
• PROGILINE FI Foam Inhibitors 100% active polyalkylene glycol (PAG)-based high-performance foam inhibitors providing both anti-foaming and defoaming properties in aqueous systems including food and beverage processing, pulp and paper, microbiological fermentation, desalination, and boiler waters.
• Shrieve Performance Packaging (SPP) ISO 9001:2015 certified liquid packager and blender of lubricants and non-flammable chemicals with six state-of-the-art fill lines, 45 million gallon annual capacity, and 80,000 gallons of bulk storage. Offers packaging from 2 ounces to 6,500 gallons including blind product and private-label services with 3PL coordination and lot control.
• Energy Products and Services Chemical solutions for upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operations including drilling, completion, intervention, and production. Includes proprietary BIO-BASE® base oils, BIO-COIL® coiled tubing gelling agents, friction reducers, ROP enhancers, and wellbore cleaners.
• BIO-BASE Base Oils Proprietary base oil products for drilling and energy applications, providing environmental benefits and performance in oilfield operations.
• BIO-COIL Coiled Tubing Gelling Agents Proprietary coiled tubing gelling agent products for well intervention operations in oil and gas applications.
• Vertec Bio-based Solvents Proprietary and patented bio-based solvent blends that perform as well as or better than petroleum-based solvents, serving agriculture, HI&I, coatings and inks, food, and consumer brand end markets.
• FIS Chemicals Industrial Solutions High-performance chemical solutions for industrial sectors including oil and gas, renewables, marine, hospitality, and logistics, formulated and distributed from Aberdeen, Scotland.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% treat-rate reduction in foam control applications compared to other foam control solutions
• +4 more outcomes

Segments16 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ShrieveGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shrieve

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A8 records

Investments1 record

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