What Berryman Products does

Berryman Products, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 1918 and headquartered at 3800 E. Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, Texas. The company formulates, packages, and sells a portfolio of automotive chemical maintenance products organized into seven categories: fuel additives and treatments, cleaning and degreasing products, lubricants and greases, maintenance products, tire sealant, eco-friendly products, and bulk commercial items. Its flagship lines include B-12 Chemtool (launched 1958), Chem-Dip Carburetor and Parts Cleaner (launched 1954), and Seal-R Tire Sealing Compound (dating to the original 1918 patent), all built around its proprietary H.E.S.T. (High-Energy Solvent Technology) platform that uses high-solubility-parameter solvents (acetone, methanol, methyl ethyl ketone) in place of mineral-spirit carriers to dissolve gum, varnish, and fuel-system deposits.

The company serves two primary end markets: individual DIY consumers who maintain personal vehicles, and professional mechanics plus commercial buyers purchasing in 15- and 55-gallon bulk drums. Secondary segments include fleet operators and agricultural equipment users. Berryman monetizes through unit sales of consumer-sized aerosol cans via its website and through an extensive multi-tier distribution network spanning national retail chains (AutoZone, O'Reilly, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's, Amazon, ACE, Advance Auto Parts), regional auto-parts distributors (NAPA, CarQuest, AutoValue, Federated, Parts Plus), thousands of independent retailers, and international distributors in Mexico, Greece, the UK, and Australia.

Berryman operates with a lean headcount of 11–50 employees from a single Arlington facility and has remained under continuous family ownership since R.H. Blankenship acquired it in 1970, transferring it to immediate family members in 1986. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Recent strategic activity centers on extending the product line into hybrid-vehicle maintenance (Berryman 2616 Hybrid Fuel System Cleaner, 2026), expanding eco-friendly formulations for VOC-regulated markets, and deepening international distribution, while continuing to leverage over a century of brand recognition in the automotive aftermarket.

Name

Berryman Products

Legal name

Berryman Products, Inc.

Website

https://berrymanproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berryman Products is a family-owned specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 1918 in Arlington, Texas, that formulates and sells automotive fuel additives, cleaners, lubricants, and tire sealants under its proprietary H.E.S.T. platform to DIY consumers, professional mechanics, fleet operators, and agricultural buyers through major U.S. retail chains and international distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Maintenance Chemicals

NAICS

Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (424690), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Fluids, Lubricants & Chemical Products Manufacturing (Oils/Coolants/Additives/Cleaners) (IMACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Automotive fuel additives
• Engine cleaners
• Carburetor cleaners
• Tire sealants
• Automotive lubricants

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Chemical Products Sales: Berryman Products generates revenue through the sale of automotive chemical products including fuel additives, engine cleaners, carburetor cleaners, brake cleaners, lubricants, greases, tire sealants, and maintenance products. Products are sold in various sizes from small consumer cans to 55-gallon drums for professional use. The company sells directly through their website and through extensive distributor and retail networks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Berryman Products manufactures and sells a portfolio of automotive chemical maintenance products — fuel additives, engine and carburetor cleaners, brake parts cleaners, engine degreasers, tire sealants, lubricants and greases, and specialty cleaners — under proprietary brands including B-12 Chemtool, Chem-Dip, Seal-R, and Lubrex. Products are sold in consumer cans through major U.S. retail chains and in bulk 15/55 gallon drums for professional mechanics, fleet operators, and farm/agricultural customers.

Product overview

Berryman Products is a family-owned automotive chemical company established in 1918, specializing in fuel additives, engine cleaners, and automotive maintenance products. The company's portfolio is organized into seven main categories: Fuel Additives/Treatments (including the flagship B-12 Chemtool® line and diesel-specific products), Cleaning/Degreasing (featuring Chem-Dip® carburetor cleaners, brake cleaners, and specialty cleaners), Lubricants/Greases, Maintenance products, Tire Sealant (the original Seal-R® product line), Eco-Friendly products, and Bulk Items. The company is distinguished by its proprietary H.E.S.T. (High Energy Solvent Technology) platform, which uses strong solvents instead of weak carriers to effectively dissolve engine deposits. Key product families include B-12 Chemtool® for fuel system cleaning, Chem-Dip® for parts cleaning, Seal-R® for tire sealing, and B-33 for engine degreasing. Products are available in various sizes from consumer cans to 55-gallon drums, with many formulations available in VOC-compliant versions for California and other regulated states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• B-12 Chemtool: Flagship multi-purpose surface cleaning solvent product line, including carburetor, fuel system and injector cleaners.
• Chem-Dip
• HEST
• Chemtooler
• Seal-R
• Tite-Grip
• Lubrex

Products and services

• Berryman B-12 Chemtool Carburetor, Fuel System and Injector Cleaner The company's flagship fuel system cleaner; disperses moisture and dissolves gum, varnish, and other fuel deposits from carburetors, fuel systems, and injectors using H.E.S.T. solvent technology. Targeted at DIY consumers and professional mechanics.
• Berryman B-12 Chemtool Total Fuel System Clean-Up Complete fuel system cleanup formulation safe for use in all gasoline engines and effective on hybrid vehicles. Targeted at DIY and professional mechanics doing full fuel-system restoration.
• Berryman Octane Booster Fuel Treatment Fuel treatment containing MMT to raise the octane value of all grades of gasoline, addressing engine knock and performance issues.
• Berryman Diesel Injector Cleaner Diesel-specific fuel additive providing complete one-tank cleanup of both conventional and modern sticky diesel fuel injectors, for diesel vehicle owners and fleets.
• Berryman All Season Diesel Fuel Treatment Diesel additive lowering cold-weather pour point and dramatically reducing fuel filter plugging in diesel engines for cold-climate fleet operators.
• Berryman Diesel Cetane Booster Diesel fuel additive boosting cetane value up to six numbers for improved diesel engine performance and combustion.
• Berryman Professional Chem-Dip Carburetor Parts Cleaner Immersion-style carburetor and parts cleaner that dissolves carbon, gum, varnish, and fuel residue in 15 to 30 minutes without heat, agitation, or aeration; widely used by professional mechanics.
• Berryman B-12 Chemtool Carburetor, Choke and Throttle Body Cleaner Aerosol cleaner that quickly dissolves gum, varnish, fuel residues, and other deposits from carburetors, chokes, and throttle bodies without disassembly.
• Berryman Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner Solvent brake cleaner that instantly dissolves brake dust, brake fluid, grease, and oil from all metal brake system components for automotive service technicians.
• Berryman Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner Non-chlorinated brake parts cleaner formulated to clean brake fluid, grease, oil, and contaminants from brake parts while complying with VOC regulations.
• Berryman B-33 Engine Degreaser Proprietary blend of high-performance detergents and emulsifiers penetrating road grime for engine cleaning. Targeted at DIY and professional mechanics.
• Berryman Seal-R Tire Sealing Compound Tire sealing compound that instantly seals leaks and protects pneumatic tires and tubes from punctures caused by thorns, nails, and sharp objects. Targeted at DIY vehicle owners and farm/agricultural equipment operators.
• Berryman Professional Total Lube Multi-purpose penetrating lubricant that lubricates, displaces moisture, and protects against rust and corrosion. Targeted at mechanics and DIY consumers.
• Berryman Professional Silicone Spray Silicone lubricant offering lubrication, waterproofing, and corrosion protection for rubber, plastic, and other surfaces.
• Berryman Professional EZ Doz-It Penetrating Oil & Lubricant Penetrating lubricant designed to immediately loosen rusted, corroded, and seized parts. Targeted at mechanics and DIY consumers.
• Berryman Professional Lubrex Chain & Cable Lubricant Chain and cable lubricant providing lubrication, anti-wear, anti-sling, and corrosion inhibition for all chain and cable types. Targeted at motorcycle, ATV, and industrial applications.
• Berryman 2616 Hybrid Fuel System Cleaner Hybrid-vehicle-specific fuel system cleaner combining gasoline engine and electric motor fuel-system maintenance for hybrid car owners.
• Berryman Tite-Grip Belt Dressing Belt dressing that eliminates slippage to stop belt squeal and maximizes power transfer in belt-driven systems for automotive and industrial applications.
• Berryman Oil Change Flush Oil-system flush that cleans harmful sludge and other deposits during oil changes to extend engine life.
• Berryman Diesel Air Brake Antifreeze Heavy-duty formula providing complete winter protection against rust, corrosion, and freeze-ups in diesel air brake systems for heavy-duty trucks and fleet operators.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Ed 'Big Daddy' RothminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997In the late 1990s, Berryman formed a relationship with hot rod culture icon Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth. The collaboration resulted in the creation of the Chemtooler mascot, which became the company's mascot and brand ambassador, bringing a distinctive visual identity and fun engagement method with end users through the 'Ask the Chemtooler' platform.
• Two Guys GarageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive media partnership featuring Berryman products in Two Guys Garage video content demonstrating product usage and effectiveness on various vehicle maintenance projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gunk (RSC Chemical Solutions): Manufacturer of engine degreasers, brake cleaners, and parts cleaners sold through auto parts retailers and mass merchants. Directly competes with Berryman's B-33 Engine Degreaser, brake cleaners, and Chem-Dip carburetor parts cleaner lines.
• Permatex: Manufacturer of chemical specialty products including gasket makers, threadlockers, cleaners, and lubricants sold through automotive aftermarket channels. Comparable to Berryman in targeting professional mechanics and DIYers with technical, problem-solving chemical products.
• Gold Eagle (HEET, Sta-Bil): Family-owned specialty chemicals company producing fuel stabilizers, fuel line antifreeze, and engine treatments under the HEET, Sta-Bil, and 104+ brands. Closely comparable to Berryman in scale, ownership profile, and automotive chemicals focus.
• Sea Foam Sales Company: Privately held manufacturer of fuel additives, motor treatments, and engine cleaners sold through the same retail and pro channels. Highly comparable to Berryman in product scope (fuel system cleaners, oil treatments) and as a smaller, niche specialist competing against larger brands.
• Lucas Oil Products: Family-owned automotive chemicals and lubricants company offering fuel additives, oil treatments, and engine cleaners marketed to enthusiasts and professionals. Overlaps with Berryman's B-12 Chemtool and fuel treatment SKUs and shares a similar family-brand, enthusiast-channel positioning.
• CRC Industries: Private manufacturer of specialty chemicals for the automotive, industrial, and electronics markets, including brake cleaners, degreasers, and lubricants. Closely comparable to Berryman's cleaning/degreasing and lubricant product lines, sold through the same pro and retail channels.

Broad incumbents

• WD-40 Company: Public specialty chemicals company best known for WD-40 Multi-Use Product, with a broad portfolio of maintenance sprays, cleaners, and lubricants sold through the same retail channels as Berryman. Directly comparable as an automotive aftermarket chemicals manufacturer with strong consumer brand recognition.
• Prestone Products: Iconic automotive chemicals brand (best known for antifreeze) with adjacent categories including brake fluid, power steering fluid, and fuel additives. Comparable to Berryman's maintenance and fluid portfolio, with broader category reach and stronger private-label relationships.
• STP (Armor All / STP brand): Mass-market automotive chemicals brand covering fuel additives, oil treatments, and motor care products. Overlaps with Berryman's fuel additive and engine treatment categories and competes for the same DIY consumer at mass retailers.
• 3M Automotive Aftermarket: Diversified industrial giant with a meaningful automotive aftermarket division including cleaners, adhesives, and abrasives. Comparable as a much larger incumbent competing on the same retail shelves and in the same pro channels as Berryman.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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