What Acculube does

Acculube operates as a regional distributor of automotive and industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, and related products and services, with operations tied to Vesco Oil Corporation (headquartered in Southfield, Michigan). The company supplies premium lubricants from tier-1 manufacturers including Mobil, Valvoline, Castrol, Quaker, Motorcraft, and ACDelco to automotive dealerships, quick lubes, and service centers, alongside industrial metalworking and manufacturing fluids (from Mobil, Accurate Lubricants, and Quaker) supplied to manufacturers of all sizes. In addition to product distribution, the business operates integrated environmental services — parts washer sales and service, bulk waste management, used oil filter collection, hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, and battery management packaging — plus fluid handling equipment distributed under a partnership with Graco.

The business model is primarily a multi-brand, regional distribution operation running through 10+ physical office and warehouse locations across Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Chicago, supported by a direct sales motion (toll-free phone, website with account login and online ordering, and field engagement). Revenue streams span hardware sales (lubricants, fluids, equipment), recurring service revenue (parts washer maintenance, waste collection), and technical/administrative services supporting environmental compliance. Pricing is quote-based with free shipping on orders over $499; no public price list is maintained.

The company's competitive positioning rests on authorized relationships with major lubricant OEMs, a Graco fluid handling distribution agreement, a regional branch network enabling local service and waste pickup, and complementary environmental services that create modest customer stickiness. WBENC certification (Women's Business Enterprise National Council) qualifies the business for corporate supplier diversity programs. No public financials, funding rounds, M&A activity, or AI/technology platform are evidenced in the available data; the company is privately held with 11-50 employees.

Name

Acculube

Legal name

Vesco Oil Corporation

Website

https://acculube.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Acculube (operating alongside Vesco Oil Corporation) is a regional Midwest US distributor of automotive and industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, fluid handling equipment (Graco), and environmental services, serving dealerships, quick lubes, manufacturers, and waste-generating businesses across Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Chicago through 10+ branch locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubricants & Fluids Distribution

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469), Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42383), Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners) (TLAKAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Used Oil Collection, Re-refining & Circularity (Waste Oil, Recycled Base Oils) (EUALAJAK)

Keywords

• Industrial lubricants distribution
• Metalworking fluids supply
• Automotive lubricants reseller
• Fluid handling equipment
• Hazardous waste management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Lubricant and Fluid Product Distribution: Distribution and resale of automotive and industrial lubricants, fluids, and related products from major brands including Mobil, Valvoline, Motorcraft, Quaker, Castrol, and others. Products include automotive lubricants, industrial metalworking fluids, specialty and food grade products, cleaners and degreasers.
2. Environmental and Technical Services: Services including parts washing equipment sales and service, bulk waste management, used oil filter collection, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, and technical and administrative services.
3. Fluid Handling Equipment: Sales and service of equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluids and powder materials, including Graco products and related ancillaries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Acculube (operating under Vesco Oil Corporation) is an authorized distributor of industrial and metalworking fluids, automotive lubricants, and fluid handling equipment serving automotive dealerships, quick lubes, service centers, and industrial manufacturers. The company distributes premium products from major brands including Mobil, Valvoline, Motorcraft, Quaker, Castrol, Accurate Lubricants, ACDelco, and Graco, while also providing complementary environmental services such as parts washer sales and service, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, used oil filter collection, bulk waste management, and battery management packaging solutions.

Product overview

Vesco Oil Corporation is a total solution provider offering a diversified portfolio of automotive and industrial products, fluid handling equipment, and environmental services. The company operates as a single unified business offering multiple product lines organized into four main categories: Automotive Products (lubricants, service chemicals, and car appearance products from brands like Mobil, Valvoline, Motorcraft, and MOC), Industrial Products (metalworking fluids, fleet lubricants, specialty/food-grade products, and cleaners), Environmental Services (parts washer services, waste management, used oil filter collection, and battery packaging), and Fluid Handling Equipment (Graco distribution partnership for vehicle service and industrial fluid handling equipment). The company also provides lubrication services and technical/administrative support. Vesco Oil serves automotive dealerships, quick lubes, service centers, and industrial businesses of all sizes across Michigan, Ohio, and the Chicago area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Lubricants Premium lubricants for automotive applications distributed under authorized agreements with major brands including Mobil, Valvoline, Motorcraft, and others. Targeted at dealerships, quick lubes, and automotive service centers requiring reliable supply of high-quality lubricants.
• Industrial and Metalworking Fluids Industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, and manufacturing fluids distributed from brands including Mobil, Accurate Lubricants, and Quaker. Targeted at industrial businesses of all types and sizes requiring quality fluids for manufacturing and production operations.
• Fleet and Off-Highway Equipment Lubricants Lubricants and fluids specifically formulated for fleet vehicles and off-highway equipment. Targeted at fleet operators and heavy equipment users requiring reliable lubricant supply for vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Specialty and Food Grade Lubricants Specialty lubricants and food-grade fluids for specialized industrial applications requiring food-safe or specialty specifications. Targeted at food processing, pharmaceutical, and other regulated industrial sectors.
• Cleaners and Degreasers Industrial cleaning products and degreasers for manufacturing and maintenance operations. Targeted at industrial facilities and automotive service centers requiring parts cleaning and degreasing solutions.
• Lubrication Services Professional lubrication services for industrial applications. Targeted at industrial facilities requiring outsourced lubrication support for manufacturing and production equipment.
• Parts Washer Sales and Services Sales and maintenance services for parts washing equipment. Targeted at automotive service centers and industrial facilities requiring parts cleaning equipment and ongoing service support.
• Bulk Waste Management Comprehensive management of bulk waste materials including regulated hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Targeted at industrial and automotive businesses requiring bulk waste collection and disposal services.
• Used Oil Filter Collection Collection and proper disposal services for used oil filters. Targeted at automotive service centers and industrial facilities requiring compliant used oil filter disposal.
• Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Services Comprehensive hazardous and non-hazardous material handling services. Targeted at industrial and automotive businesses requiring environmental compliance and waste management for regulated materials.
• Technical and Administrative Services Technical and administrative support services for environmental compliance. Targeted at businesses requiring assistance with regulatory paperwork, compliance documentation, and administrative environmental requirements.
• Battery Management Packaging Solutions Packaging solutions for battery management and disposal. Targeted at businesses requiring compliant battery handling, storage, and disposal packaging solutions.
• Graco Fluid Handling Equipment (Vehicle Service and Heavy Equipment) Fluid handling equipment under the Graco brand for vehicle service and heavy equipment applications, distributed under a distribution agreement with Graco. Targeted at vehicle service operations and heavy equipment operators requiring equipment to move, measure, control, dispense, and spray fluids.
• Graco Fluid Handling Equipment (Industrial, Manufacturing and Processing) Fluid handling equipment under the Graco brand for industrial, manufacturing, and processing operations. Targeted at industrial manufacturers requiring equipment to move, measure, control, dispense, and spray fluid and powder materials.
• Valvoline Service Chemical Program Valvoline-branded service chemical program for automotive service centers. Targeted at dealerships and service centers requiring authorized Valvoline service chemicals for vehicle maintenance operations.
• MOC Service Chemical Program MOC-branded service chemical program for automotive service centers. Targeted at dealerships and service centers requiring authorized MOC service chemicals for vehicle maintenance operations.
• Car Appearance Products Products for automotive car appearance and detailing services. Targeted at dealerships, detail shops, and service centers requiring car appearance and reconditioning products.
• Equipment Installation and Service Installation and service support for automotive equipment. Targeted at dealerships and service centers requiring professional installation and ongoing maintenance of automotive service equipment.
• Non-Oil Bulk Programs Bulk program offerings for non-oil automotive products. Targeted at high-volume automotive service operations requiring bulk delivery of service chemicals and ancillary products.
• Ancillary Automotive Products Ancillary automotive products to support vehicle service operations. Targeted at dealerships and service centers requiring complementary automotive products alongside their core lubricant and chemical purchases.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GracocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution agreement with Graco, the world's leading fluid handling equipment manufacturer. Vesco Oil distributes Graco products including vehicle service equipment and heavy equipment fluid handling solutions.
• Exxon MobilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Mobil industrial lubricants and products
• ValvolinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Valvoline products including antifreeze (Zerex brand) and service chemicals
• QuakercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Quaker chemical and industrial products for metalworking and manufacturing applications
• MotorcraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Motorcraft automotive products
• CastrolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Castrol industrial and automotive lubricants
• Accurate LubricantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Accurate Lubricant specialty products
• ACDelcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of ACDelco automotive parts and products

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pilot Thomas Logistics: Distributor of lubricants, fuels, chemicals, and related equipment serving industrial, marine, and energy customers. Comparable to Vesco Oil in product portfolio breadth (lubricants + chemicals + equipment) and customer mix across automotive-adjacent industrial segments.
• Heritage-Crystal Clean: Provider of environmental services (used oil collection, parts washing, hazardous waste) with an adjacent lubricant distribution business. Directly comparable to Vesco Oil's environmental services + lubricant distribution combination, though operating at larger scale.
• Petroleum Service Corporation: Wholesale distributor of lubricants, motor oils, and petroleum products to automotive and industrial customers across the central and eastern US. Closely comparable business model and customer overlap with Vesco Oil's automotive lubricant distribution business.
• ChemStation: Regional manufacturer and distributor of industrial cleaning and lubricant products with direct delivery to industrial customers. Comparable to Vesco Oil's industrial cleaners/degreasers and lubricants distribution, with similar mid-market industrial customer focus.
• RelaDyne: One of the largest US distributors of lubricants, fuels, and industrial fluids with a multi-state footprint. Directly comparable to Vesco Oil as a multi-brand lubricant and fluid handling distributor serving automotive and industrial customers, but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Safety-Kleen: Major North American provider of parts washing, used oil collection, and environmental services with an integrated lubricant distribution offering. Highly comparable to Vesco Oil's combined lubricant + environmental services model, though Safety-Kleen operates at substantially larger national scale.

Emerging players

• Lubrication Engineers: Manufacturer and marketer of premium industrial lubricants with direct distribution to industrial customers. Partial overlap with Vesco Oil's industrial lubricant offering, though Lubrication Engineers focuses on proprietary branded formulations rather than third-party brand resale.

Broad incumbents

• Brenntag: Global market leader in chemical and ingredient distribution with significant North American specialty chemical exposure. Operates broadly in the same chemical/industrial fluids distribution space as Vesco Oil but at vastly greater scale and with a much broader product portfolio.
• Univar Solutions: Major North American distributor of chemicals and ingredients serving industrial and specialty end markets. Comparable in industrial chemical distribution overlap but offers a much broader portfolio and serves different primary end segments than Vesco Oil's automotive/industrial core.
• Sunoco LP: Large publicly-traded fuel and lubricant distributor with motor oil and specialty product offerings. Overlaps with Vesco Oil's petroleum products distribution but operates at vastly greater scale and primarily in fuel logistics rather than industrial fluid specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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