AKRON

What AKRON does

AKRON is a privately held Mexican energy group headquartered in Guadalajara, Jalisco, founded in 1993 and operating across 251-500 employees. The group produces and distributes lubricants, greases, and additives under its AKRON Lubricantes brand from two production facilities (Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco and Tultitlán, Estado de México), and commercializes petroleum products through a network of company-owned and franchised AKRON Gasolineras stations. Beyond lubricants and fuels, the group operates Olstor Services for fuel storage and logistics, AKRON EV for public AC electric vehicle charging, and, via its US-based AK NG, AK Supply, and AK E&P units, trades natural gas and raw materials and holds producing oil and gas fields in the United States. The company also supplies specialized turbine oils to Mexico's state oil company PEMEX through formal TRI and PEP tender processes.

The business is structured as a vertically integrated energy platform spanning upstream (US E&P), midstream (storage via Olstor Services and US natural gas trading via AK NG), and downstream (lubricants manufacturing, fuel retail, and EV charging). The AKRON EV mobile application, integrated with Stripe for payments, is the proprietary digital layer enabling self-serve charging session management, dynamic rate selection, real-time monitoring, and invoicing. Go-to-market combines direct industrial sales, distributor and franchise networks for lubricants and gas stations, government tender participation for PEMEX turbine oil contracts, and a digital/product-led motion for EV charging. Multiple sub-brands (AKRON Lubricantes, AKRON Combustibles, AKRON EV, AK NG, AK Supply, AK E&P, AKRON Gasolineras, Olstor Services) operate through wholly owned Mexican subsidiaries including AK Logística, Mexicana de Lubricantes, AK NRG, Olstor Services, Vetterol, and Move Franquicias.

Revenue is generated from a diversified set of streams: branded lubricants production and sales, fuel and combustible commercialization through gas station retail and franchise royalties, fuel storage fees via Olstor, usage-based EV charging revenue, natural gas and raw material transaction fees, E&P hydrocarbon revenue, and franchise/royalty income. Pricing is not publicly disclosed for lubricants and fuels; EV charging uses a usage-based, dynamic rate per kWh model with inactivity fees, while PEMEX turbine oil contracts are multi-year tender-based. The company combines this commercial activity with extensive brand-building through high-profile sports sponsorships, including naming rights to Estadio AKRON (home of Chivas, 46,000+ capacity) and a portfolio across soccer, baseball, golf, and tennis.

Name

AKRON

Legal name

AK Logística, S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://akron.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AKRON is a privately held Mexican energy group that manufactures and distributes lubricants, fuels, and additives, operates gas stations and EV charging, provides fuel storage logistics, and holds US upstream and natural gas trading operations serving industrial, government, and consumer customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lubricants and Energy Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops (811191), Fuel Dealers (45721)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172), Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Lubricants & Fluids (IMAEAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail & E-commerce Lubricants Sales (Auto Parts, Quick Lube, Online) (EUALAJAF), Industrial Lubricants (Hydraulics, Gear, Compressor, Turbine, Metalworking) (EUALAJAG), Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners) (TLAKAOAL)

Keywords

• Industrial lubricant manufacturing
• Fuel retail and storage
• Ev charging network
• Natural gas trading
• Turbine oil production

Headquarters

HQ city

Guadalajara

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lubricants Production and Sales: AKRON produces and sells lubricants, greases, and additives under its own brand, positioning itself as a leading lubricant brand in Mexico. Products are sold through distributors, franchisees, and direct commercial channels to industrial and vehicle customers. Production occurs at the Lagos de Moreno and Tultitlán plants.
2. Fuels and Combustibles: AKRON commercializes petroleum products (fuels) through its own gas station network and service station franchises under strict quality standards. This includes management of gas stations via different business models.
3. Fuel Storage Services: Through Olstor Services, AKRON provides reception, storage, and delivery of fuels to third parties under international standards, generating recurring storage and handling fees.
4. EV Charging Services (AKRON EV): AKRON EV operates public charging stations for electric and hybrid vehicles. Users pay per charging session based on power selected (kWh consumed), managed through the AKRON EV app with Stripe payment integration. Additional inactivity fees apply if a vehicle remains connected without charging.
5. Natural Gas Trading (AK NG): AKRON extends its operations to the North American market through the buying and selling of natural gas and liquids, serving as a trading/commercialization revenue stream.
6. Raw Material Supply (AK Supply): AK Supply develops business opportunities in procurement and sale of raw materials including base oils, additives, and solvents, serving as both a cost center and revenue-generating supply operation.
7. Oil & Gas E&P (AK E&P): AKRON acquires producing fields in the United States, prioritizing strategies that ensure profitability and sustainable development of operations, generating revenue from hydrocarbon production.
8. Franchise Fees: AKRON offers franchise models for service stations (gas station franchises) and AKRON Zone lubricating centers, generating upfront and ongoing franchise fees from franchisees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AKRON is an integrated energy group that manufactures and distributes lubricants, greases, additives, and specialty turbine oils under its own brand (AKRON Lubricantes), commercializes petroleum fuels through company-owned and franchised gas stations (AKRON Gasolineras), operates the Olstor Services fuel-reception, storage and delivery business, and runs an expanding electric-vehicle charging network (AKRON EV) supported by a proprietary mobile application. In the United States it also generates revenue through AK NG (natural gas trading), AK Supply (base oils, additives, solvents), and AK E&P (acquisition of producing oil and gas fields).

Product overview

AKRON is an energy group offering a diversified portfolio of products and services organized across multiple divisions. The core offerings include lubricants, greases, and additives (AKRON Lubricantes), petroleum product commercialization (AKRON Combustibles), and fuel storage services (Olstor Services). The company has expanded into electromobility with AKRON EV charging stations and the AKRON EV mobile application for managing electric vehicle charging sessions. Additionally, AKRON operates in the United States through AK NG (natural gas trading), AK Supply (raw materials), and AK E&P (oil field acquisition). The portfolio includes specialized turbine oils for industrial applications supplied to major energy companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AKRON EV: Electric vehicle charging stations network for hybrid and electric vehicles
• AK NG
• AK Supply
• AK E&P
• AKRON Gasolineras
• Olstorservices
• AKRON Lubricantes

Products and services

• AKRON Lubricantes (lubricants, greases, and additives line) Branded line of lubricants, greases, and additives designed to extend the useful life of engines and machinery, manufactured at the Lagos de Moreno and Tultitlán plants and sold through distributors, franchisees, and direct sales to industrial and automotive customers across Mexico and LATAM.
• AKRON SQ Lubricant Line Superior-performance lubricants and additives marketed under the SQ line for quality and durability in engines and machinery.
• AKRON Turbine Oil XL 32 (PEMEX TRI grade) Turbine oil product meeting PEMEX TRI specifications for industrial refining and processing use, qualified for PEMEX public tender bidding with MSDS and quality certificates.
• AKRON Turbine Oil XL 46 Viscosity grade 46 turbine oil formulated to PEMEX specifications for industrial turbine applications.
• AKRON Turbine Oil L 68 (PEMEX TRI grade) Turbine oil product meeting PEMEX TRI specifications for industrial turbine lubrication, supplied through PEMEX tender processes.
• AKRON Gasolineras (Fuel Retail Network) Commercialization of petroleum fuels through company-owned and franchised AKRON-branded gas stations across Mexico, sold under strict quality standards via akrongasolineras.com with a station-locator map.
• Olstor Services Fuel Storage and Logistics B2B contract service for the reception, storage, and delivery of fuels according to international standards, serving both AKRON's combustible division and third-party fuel distributors.
• AKRON EV Public Charging Network Public AC electric-vehicle charging stations for hybrid and electric vehicle owners across Mexico, accessible through the AKRON EV mobile app with pay-per-kWh billing under the dynamic Tarifa Dinámica.
• AKRON EV Mobile Application Mobile application that enables users to identify available charging stations, choose charging power levels, start and monitor sessions in real time, view energy supplied, elapsed time, and accumulated cost, manage payment via Stripe, review charging history and receipts, and request invoicing.
• AK NG Natural Gas and Liquids Trading North American market operation through the buying and selling of natural gas and liquids for energy counterparties.
• AK Supply Raw Materials Trading Procurement and sale of raw materials such as base oils, additives, and solvents to industrial buyers across North America.
• Service Station Franchise (AKRON Gasolineras Franchise) Franchise offering enabling independent entrepreneurs to open and operate AKRON-branded gas stations under AKRON's fuel quality standards and brand identity, with upfront and ongoing franchise fees.
• AKRON Zone Lubricating Center Franchise Franchise offering for entrepreneurs to open AKRON Zone-branded lubricating centers, providing AKRON's lubricant line, brand identity, and quality standards in exchange for franchise fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 new gas stations opened in Jalisco in early 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Chivas (Club Deportivo Guadalajara)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerAKRON is the title sponsor of Chivas, Mexico's most iconic soccer club. The partnership includes naming rights to Estadio AKRON (capacity 46,000+), jersey/branding presence, and activation around the '#AbsoluteAttitude' brand tagline. This is the company's flagship sponsorship, providing unmatched national brand visibility in the Mexican sports market.
• Atlas FCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAKRON sponsors Atlas FC (La Fiel), a historic Mexican soccer club from Jalisco. The partnership reflects shared values and commitment to the sport and the Jalisco community, with AKRON wearing the red and black colors and supporting the club on its journey to new successes.
• Charros de JaliscocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAKRON sponsors Charros de Jalisco, the elite Mexican baseball team, sharing and promoting values of excellence in sports together. The partnership connects AKRON with Jalisco's rich baseball tradition.
• Atlético de MoreliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAKRON is a key ally of Atlético de Morelia (the reborn club), supporting the team in every match and affirming the team's legacy and greatness. The partnership extends AKRON's sports presence to the Morelia/Michoacán market.
• Torque GC (LIV Golf League)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAKRON sponsors Torque GC, a team in the LIV Golf League led by Chilean Joaquin Niemann and featuring Carlos Ortiz, Guillermo 'Mito' Pereira, and Sebastián Muñoz. The team demonstrated dominance in the 2023 season. This sponsorship connects AKRON with the international golf audience.
• WTA GDL Open AKRONcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAKRON is the title sponsor of the WTA GDL Open AKRON, a women's professional tennis tournament that showcases Guadalajara on the international stage. The event is part of the WTA Tour and promotes women's sports.
• WTA Mérida Open AKRONcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAKRON is the title sponsor of the WTA Mérida Open AKRON, a WTA 250 event that highlights the beauty and cultural richness of Mérida while establishing the city as a key destination for professional women's tennis.
• AKRON Experience Golf TournamentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAKRON created and sponsors the AKRON Experience, described as Mexico's most significant amateur golf tournament, which celebrates individual talent and teamwork and connects AKRON with golf enthusiasts in Guadalajara.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationAKRON EV uses Stripe as its payment processing platform for EV charging sessions. Users paying with credit or debit cards are redirected to the Stripe platform. Stripe handles PCI-compliant storage and processing of banking transactions. AKRON does not store sensitive payment data internally.
• Sponsored Athletes (Erick Ruiz, Rosalba Vázquez, Claudia Taboada, Jaime Munguía, Johny Salido, Rafael Espinoza, Xavier y Diego Lamadrid)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAKRON sponsors individual athletes across motorsports (motocross, mountain bike, Carrera Panamericana), combat sports (boxing), wheelchair tennis, and endurance racing. These athletes raise the Mexican flag and AKRON brand through their competitive achievements.
• Olstor Services (Storage Division)coreTechnology or IntegrationOlstor Services (olstorservices.com) is AKRON's fuel storage and logistics division, handling reception, storage, and delivery of fuels per international standards. It operates as a distinct business entity within the AKRON group, providing critical infrastructure for the combustible division.
• AKRONGasolineras.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationAKRONGasolineras.com is AKRON's dedicated gas station website, serving as the digital channel for the combustibles division, including a station locator map for customers.
• AKRON LubricantescoreTechnology or IntegrationAKRON Lubricantes (akronlubricantes.com) is the dedicated website for the lubricants division, featuring product information and a sales points locator map for industrial and automotive lubricant customers.
• PEMEXcoreOthersPEMEX (Mexico's state-owned oil company) procures AKRON's turbine oil products (Turbine Oil XL 32, XL 46, L 68) through formal public tender processes (PEMEX TRI and PEP). AKRON provides MSDS sheets, safety certificates, and quality documentation to qualify for these contracts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Roshfrans: Roshfrans is one of Mexico's largest independent lubricant manufacturers, producing and distributing automotive and industrial lubricants, greases, and additives under its own brands. It is the closest direct competitor to AKRON Lubricantes in the Mexican market, sharing the same brand-led, multi-channel distribution strategy.
• Bardahl de México: Bardahl manufactures and distributes a full line of lubricants, additives, and specialty automotive chemicals in Mexico through distributors and franchisee outlets. It directly competes with AKRON in the branded automotive lubricants and aftermarket additives category across Mexico.

Broad incumbents

• Castrol (BP Mexico): Castrol is a globally recognized lubricant brand owned by BP, with a strong presence in Mexico across automotive and industrial lubricants. It competes with AKRON at the premium end of the lubricants category and offers broader portfolio depth as part of a global energy major.
• Shell México: Shell operates lubricants (Helix, Rimula, Pennzoil), a branded gas station network, and EV charging pilots across Mexico. As a global incumbent, Shell overlaps with AKRON across both lubricants manufacturing and fuel retail, though its portfolio is far broader and its Mexico footprint more developed.
• ExxonMobil México: ExxonMobil sells Mobil-branded lubricants and operates fuel retail and industrial product lines across Mexico. It competes with AKRON in industrial and automotive lubricants, with comparable participation in PEMEX-style government tenders and direct industrial sales channels.
• Repsol México: Repsol is a global integrated energy company with lubricant manufacturing and gas station operations in Mexico. As a regional incumbent, it competes with AKRON in lubricants and fuel retail while also pursuing EV charging and renewable fuels, providing a useful strategic benchmark for AKRON's diversification path.
• Valvoline Inc. Valvoline is a global lubricants and oil-change services company with Mexico distribution. It competes with AKRON in premium motor oils and is comparable on the franchise-driven service center model (Valvoline Instant Oil Change vs. AKRON Zone).
• Quaker Houghton: Quaker Houghton is a global leader in industrial process fluids and metalworking lubricants, serving heavy industrial customers across the Americas. It is comparable to AKRON's industrial lubricants division, particularly for PEMEX and other large institutional buyers.
• TotalEnergies México: TotalEnergies markets lubricants (Total Quartz, Hi-Per) and operates gas station networks and EV charging globally, including Mexico. It is comparable to AKRON's integrated lubricants, fuel retail, and EV charging strategy as a broader incumbent pursuing similar diversification.
• ENEOS Corporation: ENEOS is one of the largest lubricant manufacturers globally with growing Americas distribution, including Mexico. It competes with AKRON in premium automotive and industrial lubricants and is comparable on manufacturing scale and product portfolio breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/akroncom
• YouTubeyoutube.com/AKRON-Com
• Facebookfacebook.com/AKRONCom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akroncom
• Instagraminstagram.com/grupo_akron

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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