Lyden Oil Company

What Lyden Oil Company does

Lyden Oil Company is a fourth-generation, family-owned bulk lubricant and chemical distributor founded in 1919 in Youngstown, Ohio. The company operates four regional facilities (Youngstown OH, Walbridge OH, Lansing MI, and Shelby Township MI) and serves industrial, automotive, fleet, food manufacturing, agricultural, and construction customers across Ohio, Michigan, western Pennsylvania, eastern Indiana, and northern West Virginia. Lyden distributes a portfolio of thousands of products spanning its own proprietary brands (PROGUARD and the original Lyco brand) alongside major third-party lubricant manufacturers including Chevron, CITGO, Idemitsu, Kendall, Phillips 66, Red Line, DuBois, Lubriplate, Motorcraft, Quaker Houghton, Clarion, Summit, and Renewable Lubricants.

Name

Lyden Oil Company

Legal name

Lyden Oil Company

Website

https://lydenoil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lyden Oil Company is a fourth-generation, family-owned bulk lubricant and chemical distributor founded in 1919, serving industrial, automotive, fleet, food manufacturing, agricultural, and construction customers across the Midwest via four regional facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubricants & Chemicals Distribution

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469), Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (324)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Lubricant Formulation & Blending (Finished Lubricants) (EUALAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Lubricants (PCMO, HDMO, ATF, Gear Oils, Coolants) (EUALAJAH), Industrial Lubricants (Hydraulics, Gear, Compressor, Turbine, Metalworking) (EUALAJAG), Packaging, Filling & Private Label / Contract Manufacturing (EUALAJAD), Lubricant Testing, Certification & Technical Services (Labs, OEM approvals, QA/QC) (EUALAJAL), Fuel Additives & Lubricant Additives (IMAEAMAL)

Keywords

• Bulk lubricant distribution
• Industrial lubricants
• Automotive fluids
• Food grade lubricants
• Oil analysis services

Headquarters

HQ city

Walbridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bulk Lubricant and Chemical Product Sales: Lyden Oil Company's primary revenue stream is the sale of bulk industrial, automotive, commercial, agricultural, and food-grade lubricants, hydraulic fluids, gear oils, compressor lubricants, turbine oils, way oils, metalworking fluids, greases, coolants, brake fluids, power steering fluids, diesel exhaust fluid, fuel additives, specialty chemicals, solvents, degreasers, corrosion inhibitors, and adhesive removers. Products are sold under the company's proprietary PROGUARD brand as well as through distribution agreements with major brands (Chevron, CITGO, Idemitsu, Kendall, Phillips 66, Red Line, DuBois, Lubriplate, Motorcraft, Quaker Houghton, Clarion, Summit, Renewable Lubricants). Fuels are available exclusively through the Youngstown division. Sales are driven by direct sales teams at each of four regional locations.
2. Equipment Solutions (Storage & Dispensing Systems): Lyden Oil Company provides complete installation and maintenance of lubrication storage and dispensing systems including customized storage tanks, containers, pumps, hoses, meters, and real-time tank monitoring systems. On-site setup and maintenance support is provided by expert technicians. Preferred equipment brands include Alemite, Stanwade, Balcrank, and Graco. This is a project/installation-based revenue stream complementing product sales.
3. Oil Sampling & Analysis Services: Fee-for-service oil analysis including wear metal analysis, contaminant detection, viscosity testing, and additive depletion analysis. Supports predictive maintenance programs and drives ongoing lubricant product sales by recommending specific products based on analysis findings.
4. Tank Cleaning & Inspection Services (Petroleum Recovery Services): Tank cleaning, inspection, and environmental services delivered through the wholly-owned subsidiary Petroleum Recovery Services. Includes sludge removal, water extraction, microbial treatment, visual assessments, non-destructive testing, and compliance evaluations. Generates service revenue independent of product sales.
5. Lyden Fuel Force Service Chemicals: Sale of Lyden Fuel Force automotive service chemicals including fuel system cleaners, transmission fluid service products, synthetic oil treatments, coolant flush solutions, brake fluid conditioners, and power steering fluids. Includes specialized dispensing equipment and training services for automotive service centers, dealerships, and fleet managers. Revenue generated through product sales, equipment packages, and training programs.
6. Diesel Force Engine Cleaning Services: Diesel engine cleaning service for commercial fleets and operators, targeting EGR, DPF, intake systems, fuel injectors, crankcase, and turbo components. Generates service revenue through the application of specialized cleaning programs and chemistry for diesel fleet maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lyden Oil Company is a fourth-generation family-owned bulk lubricant, chemical and fuel distributor that formulates (under its PROGUARD and Lyco brands), blends and delivers industrial, automotive, commercial, agricultural and food-grade lubricants, fluids, greases and specialty chemicals to business customers. The company complements its product distribution with technical services including oil sampling and analysis, custom lubrication programs, bulk storage and dispensing equipment installation, the Lyden Fuel Force and Diesel Force service chemical programs, and tank cleaning and inspection delivered through its wholly-owned subsidiary Petroleum Recovery Services.

Product overview

Lyden Oil Company is a fourth-generation family-owned bulk lubricant, chemical, and fuel supplier founded in 1919, serving businesses throughout Ohio, Michigan, western Pennsylvania, eastern Indiana, and northern West Virginia. The company operates as a multi-product distributor offering its own proprietary brands (PROGUARD® and Lyco) alongside full product lines from major manufacturers. Their portfolio is organized into six core product categories: (1) Automotive & Fleet Solutions including motor oils, transmission fluids, coolants, brake fluids, and fuel additives; (2) Industrial Oils and Fluids encompassing hydraulic oils, compressor oils, gear oils, turbine oils, and metalworking fluids; (3) Food-Grade & Eco-Friendly Fluids with NSF H1/3H certified lubricants and biodegradable options; (4) Greases covering multi-purpose, extreme pressure, high-temperature, and synthetic formulations; (5) Service Chemicals under the Lyden Fuel Force™ brand including fuel system treatments, engine performance enhancers, and cooling system solutions; and (6) Specialty Chemicals & Solvents including degreasers, cutting fluids, and corrosion inhibitors. Beyond products, Lyden offers complementary services including Custom Lubrication Solutions, Bulk Storage & Dispensing Systems (featuring Alemite, Stanwade, Balcrank, and Graco equipment), Oil Sampling & Analysis, Tank Cleaning & Inspection (via subsidiary Petroleum Recovery Services), and the Diesel Force™ engine cleaning program. The company also distributes through the Diesel Force™ brand for specialized diesel engine maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PROGUARD Lubricants (proprietary brand) Lyden Oil Company's proprietary PROGUARD brand of lubricants and fluids spanning industrial, automotive, commercial, agricultural and food-grade applications, sold alongside major third-party brands.
• Fleet & Automotive Lubricants
• Food-Grade & Eco-Friendly Fluids NSF H1/3H-certified lubricants meeting FDA and USDA requirements for incidental food contact, plus readily and inherently biodegradable hydraulic and gear fluids from Clarion, Summit and Renewable Lubricants.
• Industrial Oils and Fluids
• Greases & Gear Oils
• Service Chemicals
• Specialty Chemicals & Solvents
• Lyden Fuel Force Service Chemical Program
• Diesel Force Engine Cleaning Program
• Oil Sampling & Analysis Services
• Tank Cleaning & Inspection Services
• Bulk Lubricant Storage & Dispensing Systems
• Custom Lubrication Solutions
• Bulk Fuel Delivery (Youngstown Division)

Quantifiable outcome

• Lyden Oil Company has maintained a customer relationship with Taylor Hyundai for over 40 years.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ChevroncoreOthersLyden Oil Company distributes Chevron-branded lubricant products as part of its multi-brand portfolio. Chevron is one of several major lubricant brands carried by Lyden Oil alongside CITGO, Idemitsu, Kendall, Phillips 66, Red Line, DuBois, Lubriplate, Motorcraft, PROGUARD, and Quaker Houghton.
• CITGOcoreOthersLyden Oil Company distributes CITGO-branded lubricant products as part of its multi-brand portfolio alongside other major brands including Chevron, Idemitsu, Kendall, Phillips 66, Red Line, DuBois, Lubriplate, Motorcraft, PROGUARD, and Quaker Houghton.
• IdemitsucoreOthersLyden Oil Company distributes Idemitsu-branded lubricant products as part of its multi-brand portfolio. Idemitsu is one of several major lubricant brands distributed by Lyden Oil Company.
• KendallcoreOthersLyden Oil Company distributes Kendall-branded lubricant products as part of its multi-brand portfolio. Kendall is one of several major lubricant brands distributed by Lyden Oil Company.
• Phillips 66coreOthersLyden Oil Company distributes Phillips 66-branded lubricant products as part of its multi-brand portfolio. Phillips 66 is one of several major lubricant brands distributed by Lyden Oil Company.
• Red Line Synthetic Oil CorporationcoreOthersLyden Oil Company distributes Red Line synthetic lubricant products as part of its multi-brand portfolio. Red Line is one of several major lubricant brands distributed by Lyden Oil Company.
• DuBoiscoreOthersLyden Oil Company distributes DuBois-branded lubricant products as part of its multi-brand portfolio. DuBois is one of several major lubricant brands distributed by Lyden Oil Company.
• LubriplatecoreOthersLyden Oil Company distributes Lubriplate-branded lubricant products as part of its multi-brand portfolio. Lubriplate is one of several major lubricant brands distributed by Lyden Oil Company.
• MotorcraftcoreOthersLyden Oil Company distributes Motorcraft-branded lubricant products as part of its multi-brand portfolio, serving automotive dealerships and repair facilities. Motorcraft is one of several major lubricant brands distributed by Lyden Oil Company.
• Quaker HoughtoncoreOthersLyden Oil Company distributes Quaker Houghton-branded lubricant products as part of its multi-brand portfolio. Quaker Houghton is one of several major lubricant brands distributed by Lyden Oil Company.
• Clarion (Food-Grade Lubricants)coreOthersLyden Oil Company distributes Clarion food-grade lubricant products as part of its food-grade and eco-friendly product portfolio, serving food processing and manufacturing operations. Clarion is a trusted brand for NSF H1-registered lubricants distributed by Lyden Oil Company.
• Summit (Food-Grade Lubricants)coreOthersLyden Oil Company distributes Summit food-grade lubricant products as part of its food-grade and eco-friendly product portfolio, serving food processing and manufacturing operations requiring NSF-certified lubricants.
• Renewable LubricantscoreOthersLyden Oil Company distributes Renewable Lubricants bio-based and environmentally responsible products as part of its food-grade and eco-friendly product portfolio, supporting sustainability-focused food processing and manufacturing operations.
• Alemite (Equipment)minorOthersAlemite is listed as a preferred brand for lubrication storage and dispensing equipment. Lyden Oil Company provides equipment solutions including tanks, pumps, monitoring, and installation services using preferred brands including Alemite, Stanwade, Balcrank, and Graco.
• Stanwade (Equipment)minorOthersStanwade is listed as a preferred brand for lubrication storage equipment. Lyden Oil Company provides equipment solutions using preferred brands including Alemite, Stanwade, Balcrank, and Graco.
• Balcrank (Equipment)minorOthersBalcrank is listed as a preferred brand for lubrication dispensing equipment. Lyden Oil Company provides equipment solutions using preferred brands including Alemite, Stanwade, Balcrank, and Graco.
• Graco (Equipment)minorOthersGraco is listed as a preferred brand for lubrication dispensing equipment. Lyden Oil Company provides equipment solutions using preferred brands including Alemite, Stanwade, Balcrank, and Graco.
• Petroleum Recovery ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPetroleum Recovery Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lyden Oil Company that provides specialized tank cleaning, inspection, and environmental services. This internal subsidiary enables Lyden Oil Company to offer an integrated portfolio of services including sludge removal, water extraction, microbial contamination treatment, visual assessments, non-destructive testing, and compliance evaluations. The subsidiary relationship represents a core operational integration rather than an external partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PetroChoice: PetroChoice is a major US bulk lubricant and fuel distributor serving industrial, automotive, and fleet customers with multi-brand offerings and predictive maintenance services. It is a direct competitor to Lyden Oil Company in the regional industrial lubricant distribution market.
• RelaDyne: RelaDyne is one of the largest North American distributors of lubricants, fuels, and related services, formed via roll-up of regional distributors. It competes head-to-head with Lyden in multi-brand industrial and commercial lubricant distribution across the Midwest and beyond.
• Guttman Oil: Guttman Oil is a regional fuel, lubricant, and services distributor operating across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast. It mirrors Lyden's multi-brand B2B model with bulk delivery and complementary services to industrial, commercial, and fleet customers.
• Apex Oil Company: Apex Oil is a wholesale petroleum products distributor handling lubricants, fuels, and specialty products to industrial and commercial customers in the Midwest. Its product breadth and customer mix are closely comparable to Lyden Oil Company's distribution business.

Broad incumbents

• Quaker Houghton: Quaker Houghton is a global leader in industrial process fluids and lubricants (one of the brands Lyden distributes). It competes with Lyden's industrial oils offering at scale and operates as a broader incumbent across metalworking, hydraulics, and specialty fluids.
• Brenntag: Brenntag is the world's largest chemical and ingredients distributor, with a significant North American lubricants and specialty chemicals business. It represents a broad incumbent alternative for industrial chemical and lubricant sourcing that overlaps with Lyden's chemical distribution activities.
• Univar Solutions: Univar Solutions is a major global chemical and ingredient distributor serving industrial customers with lubricants, base oils, and specialty chemicals. It competes at a broader scale than Lyden across industrial chemical distribution, including lubricant adjacencies.

Emerging players

• Schaeffer Manufacturing: Schaeffer Manufacturing is a specialty lubricant and synthetic fluid manufacturer/distributor with deep penetration in industrial and food-grade niches. It is comparable to Lyden's PROGUARD private-label and specialty chemical offerings through its vertically integrated blending and distribution model.
• Lubrication Engineers: Lubrication Engineers is a specialty industrial lubricant manufacturer and direct distributor focused on heavy-duty and reliability-centered maintenance applications. It overlaps with Lyden's industrial fluids and CLE-supported consultative selling motion in mid-market industrial accounts.
• Safety-Kleen: Safety-Kleen is a major North American provider of parts cleaning, used oil collection, and environmental services with adjacent lubricant distribution. It is comparable through Petroleum Recovery Services-type tank cleaning and waste oil handling capabilities that extend Lyden's service stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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