Alnor Oil Company

Name

Alnor Oil Company

Legal name

Alnor Oil Company

Website

https://alnoroil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vegetable Oils Distribution

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Edible Oils & Fats Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commodity Edible Vegetable Oils (Refined/Bleached/Deodorized) (AFAJALAA), High-Oleic & Specialty Oilseed Oils (AFAJALAC), Specialty & Tropical Oils Processing (Avocado, Sesame, Peanut, Rice Bran, Grapeseed) (AFAKAEAE), Palm Oil Milling, Refining & Fractionation (AFAKAEAB), Vegetable Oil Crushing & Refining (Soy, Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, Corn, Cottonseed) (AFAKAEAA)

Keywords

• Vegetable oils distribution
• Industrial oil supply
• Castor oil products
• Coconut oil wholesale
• Fatty acid supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Valley Stream

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Alnor Oil Company imports, processes, and distributes more than 50 different vegetable oil products across the United States through 14 stocking locations. Its portfolio spans castor oils, coconut and palm kernel oils, palm oils, drying oils, fatty acids, soybean oils, edible/unsaturated vegetable oils, and castor derivatives for industrial, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, coatings, and food applications.

Product overview

Alnor Oil Company is a B2B distributor of imported and domestic vegetable oils founded in 1968, offering over 50 different oil products across multiple categories. The company's product portfolio includes Castor Oils (FSG, Pale Pressed, Neutralized, Low Moisture Urethane Grade, and USP grades), Coconut & Palm Kernel Oils (in various refining grades including Crude, Cochin, 76° Edible, and Hydrogenated), Palm Oils (including Palm Olein and Palm Stearin fractions), Drying Oils (Tung Oil and Linseed Oil in Raw, Refined, Boiled, and Polymerized grades, plus Dehydrated Castor Oil), Fatty Acids (Coconut, Linseed, Soybean, Sunflower, Ricinoleic, Dehydrated Castor, 12 Hydroxystearic, Jagrocin 100, and Tall Oil variants), Soybean Oils (Refined, I.P./non-GMO, Partially Hydrogenated, Blown, Low IV, and Methyl Esters), Edible/Unsaturated Vegetable Oils (Canola, Corn, Rapeseed/HEAR, Peanut, Safflower in High Oleic and High Linoleic varieties, Sunflower in High Oleic and High Linoleic varieties, Sesame, Olive, Avocado, Walnut, Flaxseed, Cottonseed, and Sweet Almond oils), and Castor Products derivatives (Hydrogenated Castor Oil in MP-70 and MP-80 grades, Sebacic Acid, 2-Octanol, Methyl 12 Hydroxystearate, Jagroplast-BR, Jagrowax 140, 2-Octanone, Jagrolube-PR, Jagropol-500, and Blown Castor Oil). All products are renewable, biodegradable, and non-hazardous. The company maintains 14 stocking locations from coast to coast across the USA and emphasizes tradition, knowledge, experience, and quality in its operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Castor Oils A line of castor oil grades including FSG (technical grade #1, ~85-90% Ricinoleic acid), Pale Pressed, Neutralized (bleached to lower acid value), Low Moisture/Urethane Grade, and USP (pharmaceutical grade). Used in adhesives, cosmetics, greases, inks, lubricants, personal care, pharmaceuticals, plastics, rubber, soaps, textiles, and urethanes.
• Coconut & Palm Kernel Oils Coconut and palm kernel oils with high lauric content (44-52%), available in multiple grades including Refined, 76° Edible (RBD), Hydrogenated, and Refined Palm Kernel (which can be hydrogenated and fractionated into Stearin and Olein). Used in food, personal care, surfactants, and industrial applications.
• Palm Oils Palm oil and its fractions including Palm Olein (55% unsaturated fat), Palm Stearin (hard fraction with various specifications), and Low IV Palm Oil (lubricant, encapsulating agent, stabilizer, emulsifier). High Palmitic acid content provides high-temperature stability.
• Drying Oils Drying oils including Tung Oil (Chinawood oil, up to 88% alpha-eleostearic acid), Raw, Refined, Boiled, and Polymerized Linseed Oils, plus Dehydrated Castor Oil. Used in alkyd resins, paints, varnishes, sealants, enamels, caulks, printing inks, and stains.
• Fatty Acids Fatty acid derivatives including Coconut (high Lauric/C12), Linseed, Soybean, Sunflower, Ricinoleic, Dehydrated Castor, 12 Hydroxystearic, Jagrocin 100 (high molecular weight), and Tall Oil Fatty Acids. Applications span coatings, cosmetics, detergents, esters, fatty alcohols, leather finishing, liquid soaps, resins, and surfactants.
• Soybean Oils Soybean oil grades including Refined, Identity Preserved (I.P., non-GMO), Partially Hydrogenated, Blown (high viscosity), Low IV, and Soy Methyl Esters (green substitute for solvent-based products and used in biofuels).
• Edible and Unsaturated Vegetable Oils Refined edible oils including Canola, Corn, HEAR Rapeseed, Peanut, High Oleic and High Linoleic Safflower, High Oleic and High Linoleic Sunflower, Sesame, Olive, Avocado, Walnut, Flaxseed, Cottonseed, and Sweet Almond oils. Used in cooking, frying, margarine, shortenings, biodiesel, cosmetics, and massage therapy.
• Castor Derivatives and Specialty Products Specialty castor derivatives including Hydrogenated Castor Oil (flake, powder, liquid), MP-70 and MP-80 grades for cosmetics, Sebacic Acid, 2-Octanol (Capryl Alcohol), Methyl 12 Hydroxystearate, Jagroplast-BR (ester plasticizer), Jagrowax 140 (synthetic high melt wax), 2-Octanone, Jagrolube-PR (refrigeration and aviation lubricants), Jagropol-500 (polyol), and Blown Castor Oil.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Oleon: European oleochemical manufacturer specializing in fatty acids, glycerol, esters, and dimer acids derived from vegetable oils. Directly comparable to Alnor's fatty acids and castor derivatives portfolio, serving overlapping industrial and personal care end markets.
• Palmer Holland: North American specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing raw material suppliers across coatings, plastics, and personal care markets. Comparable to Alnor in its role as a B2B distributor bridging suppliers and industrial buyers, with overlapping product categories such as drying oils and fatty acids.
• Vertellus: Specialty chemicals manufacturer with focus on castor derivatives, pyridine chemistry, and bio-based intermediates. Comparable to Alnor's castor derivatives and specialty oleochemical offerings to industrial and personal care customers.
• Acme-Hardesty: US-based distributor specializing in castor oil and castor derivatives, oleochemicals, and bio-based specialty ingredients. Directly comparable to Alnor's castor oil and castor derivatives business, serving similar industrial and personal care customers with overlapping product portfolios.

Broad incumbents

• AAK (AarhusKarlshamn): Global manufacturer of specialty vegetable oils and fats for food, personal care, and industrial applications. Comparable to Alnor in its portfolio of refined, fractionated, and hydrogenated vegetable oils (palm, coconut, soybean) and its end-market overlap in food processing and personal care.
• Bunge Limited: Global agribusiness with leading oilseed processing and refined oil distribution capabilities. Comparable to Alnor in its portfolio of refined soybean, palm, and specialty oils sold to food manufacturers and industrial customers across multiple regions.
• IMCD Group: Global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor serving coatings, personal care, and industrial markets. Comparable to Alnor in distribution model and overlapping exposure to bio-based oils, fatty acids, and castor derivatives used in coatings and personal care applications.
• Archer Daniels Midland (ADM): Major oilseed processor and global distributor of refined vegetable oils, including soybean, palm, and specialty oils. Directly comparable to Alnor in product categories (soybean oils, palm fractions, specialty oils) and end-market focus on food, industrial, and personal care customers.
• Univar Solutions: Global chemical and ingredient distributor serving industrial, personal care, and food customers across North America. Comparable to Alnor in its specialty distribution model and overlapping presence in oils, fatty acids, and oleochemical ingredients.
• Cargill: Global agribusiness and food ingredient giant that produces, refines, and distributes a wide range of vegetable oils and oilseed products. Comparable to Alnor because it serves the same industrial, food, and personal care end markets with overlapping oil product categories, albeit at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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