Lubritec

What Lubritec does

Lubritec is a privately held industrial lubricant distributor and technical services provider headquartered in Barberà del Vallès, in the Barcelona metropolitan area of Spain. Founded in 1983 by Jordi Garriga Terrazas originally as a Shell distributor, the company has expanded over four decades into a multi-brand specialty distributor holding authorized relationships with leading international principals including Shell, SKF, Cassida, Petronas, Lubcon, Cepsa, Quaker-Houghton, Houghton, Royal Purple, Panolin, iBiotec, and Eni. Its commercial portfolio covers industrial lubricants (hydraulic fluids, gear oils, greases, compressor oils, heat transfer fluids), food-grade lubricants carrying NSF H1 / ISO 21469 / Kosher / Halal certifications, biodegradable and energy-efficient synthetics, marine and aviation fluids (Aeroshell), railway and transport lubricants, and ancillary industrial products such as absorbents, cleaners, and assembly pastes.

The company's technology footprint centers on industrial lubrication hardware and systems integration rather than software: it designs, installs, and commissions SKF centralized lubrication systems, including the ProFlex progressive lubrication platform (up to 150 points, expandable to over 1,000), LubriLean MQL systems for minimum-quantity lubrication in machine tools, and CLK airless chain lubrication systems for conveyor belts. These systems are deployed alongside the consumable lubricants, creating a product-plus-installation revenue bundle rather than a pure product resale.

Lubritec operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales from its Barcelona office with personalized technical advisory delivered through phone, WhatsApp, and email, plus an e-commerce storefront for catalog purchases. The company serves customers across multiple Spanish industrial verticals, including paper and packaging (DAMM, TCM, Barcelona Cartón), food and beverage (DAMM, Corbion), manufacturing (Condals, IMS, Affinity), marine, aviation, railway, and metal-mechanical segments, positioning itself as a value-added partner providing lubrication optimization, predictive maintenance, and training services rather than only a product reseller. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed.

Name

Lubritec

Legal name

LUBRITEC SA

Website

https://www.lubritec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lubritec manufactures and supplies a variety of lubricant products and offers services like industrial lubrication training & maintenance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubricants

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Heavy-Duty Lubricants (IMAEAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Lubricants (IMAEAMAM), Gear Oils & Transmission Fluids (IMAEAMAE), Used Oil Collection, Re-refining & Circularity (Waste Oil, Recycled Base Oils) (EUALAJAK)

Keywords

• Industrial lubricants
• Lubrication systems
• Hydraulic fluids
• Food-grade lubricants
• Lubrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Lubricant Sales: Sale of industrial lubricants, greases, hydraulic fluids, and specialized lubrication products through authorized distribution of major brands including Shell, SKF, Cassida, Petronas, Lubcon, Cepsa, and others. Products are sold through e-commerce platform and direct sales.
2. Lubrication Services: Technical services including lubrication optimization, maintenance support, and lubrication planning services for industrial customers. Services include predictive maintenance and personalized training in industrial lubrication.
3. Lubrication Systems Design and Installation: Design, installation, and commissioning of automated industrial lubrication systems including progressive systems, central lubrication, and MQL systems using SKF technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lubritec distributes industrial lubricants, greases, hydraulic fluids, gear oils, food-grade lubricants, heat transfer fluids, biodegradable lubricants, and specialty cleaners from leading international brands, and sells these products through direct sales and an e-commerce online store. The company also designs, installs, and commissions automated SKF lubrication systems (ProFlex progressive, LubriLean MQL, CLK chain) and provides industrial lubrication optimization, maintenance, and training services.

Product overview

Lubritec is an industrial lubricant distributor founded in 1983, offering a comprehensive portfolio of lubrication solutions. The company distributes products from major brands including Shell, SKF, Cassida, Lubcon, Petronas, Cepsa, Quaker-Houghton, Fuchs, Mobil, iBiotec, Royal Purple, and Eni. The product range includes industrial hydraulic fluids (Shell Tellus, Petronas Hydraulic, Lubriso), gear oils (Shell Omala, Cepsa Engranajes), aviation lubricants (Aeroshell), food-grade lubricants (Cassida), biodegradable lubricants (Shell Panolin, Lubcon Bio), heat transfer fluids (Fragoltherm, Shell Heat Transfer Oil), industrial greases (Lubcon Grizzlygrease, Sintono, Thermoplex), and specialty products. Lubritec also provides automated lubrication systems including SKF ProFlex progressive systems, SKF LubriLean MQL systems, and SKF CLK chain lubrication systems. The company operates as a value-added distributor providing both products and technical lubrication services for industrial, food, marine, aviation, railway, and packaging sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shell Omala S4 GXV Plus Industrial Gear Oil High-efficiency industrial gear oil designed for Industry 4.0 applications, providing advanced wear protection and extended service life for enclosed industrial gear systems. Targeted at industrial manufacturers operating modern enclosed gearboxes.
• Aeroshell Aviation Lubricants Complete range of aviation lubricants from Shell's Aeroshell brand including turbine oils, piston engine oils, hydraulic fluids, and greases for aircraft applications. Targeted at aviation operators and aircraft maintenance providers.
• Shell Tellus Hydraulic Fluids Comprehensive line of Shell Tellus hydraulic fluids (S2, S3, S4, S4 ME, S4 VE, S4 VX series) for industrial and mobile hydraulic systems. Targeted at industrial maintenance operators of hydraulic equipment.
• Fragoltherm Heat Transfer Fluids Range of Fragol thermal heat transfer fluids including HT, 660, F-ADX10, FG-35, Q-32-N, and Q-7 variants for indirect heating systems operating from -56°C to 355°C. Targeted at industrial process heating operators.
• SKF ProFlex Progressive Lubrication Systems Automated progressive lubrication systems that supply grease or oil to up to 150 lubrication points (expandable to 1,000+ points with parallel flow limiters), operating at pressures up to 300 bar with flow rates of 0.01 to 6,000 cm³/min. Targeted at printing, construction machinery, industrial presses, and wind turbine operators.
• SKF LubriLean MQL Systems Minimum Quantity Lubrication systems for machine tools providing internal or external lubrication through aerosol formation for cutting and non-cutting operations including milling, rolling, cutting, drilling, boring, and forming. Targeted at metalworking and machine tool operators.
• SKF CLK Chain Lubrication System Airless oil projection system for roller chain lubrication on industrial conveyor belts with automatic pump and precise lubricant delivery through nozzles to friction points. Targeted at bakery ovens, fruit/vegetable processing, drying ovens, and automotive floor conveyor operators.
• Lubcon Grizzlygrease Series Industrial Greases High-performance Lubcon greases including Grizzlygrease N1, N2, N3, NLGI 00, NLGI 1, and MG variants with lithium/calcium complex thickeners for open gears, bearings, and heavy-duty applications. Targeted at heavy industrial and open-gear applications.
• Lubcon Sintono GPE Synthetic Greases Fully synthetic noise-tested greases (GPE 702, GPE 703) for long-term lubrication in mechanical engineering, motor construction, wet processing machines, and spindle bearings. Targeted at precision machinery and electric motor manufacturers.
• FC Cassida Food-Grade Lubricants Complete range of Cassida food-grade lubricants including Cassida Fluid GLE 220 for can seamer machines, Cassida FM Coolant refrigeration fluid, and Cassida Chain Oil 150 Flex 125 automatic lubricator. NSF H1 certified for incidental food contact applications. Targeted at food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Lubriso Hydraulic Oils Complete line of Lubriso hydraulic oils including HM (hydrogenated paraffinic), HV (high viscosity index), and R HM (extreme pressure) variants for hydraulic circuits. Targeted at industrial hydraulic equipment operators.
• Krytox Corrugator 226/227 FG Food-Grade Grease PFPE/PTFE food-grade greases (NSF H-1 certified) standard for the paper and corrugated sector, with operating temperature ranges up to 288°C. Targeted at paper and packaging corrugator manufacturers.
• Petronas Hydraulic Series Fluids Complete range of Petronas hydraulic fluids including Hydraulic, Hydraulic Plus, Hydraulic HV, Hydraulic ZF, Hydraulic HLPD, Hydrocer, and Hydraulic ESF (energy-saving) variants. Targeted at industrial hydraulic system operators seeking energy-efficient and detergent hydraulic options.
• Instazorb Industrial Absorbents Industrial absorbents based on expanded perlite treated with a surfactant agent for efficient absorption of oils, hydrocarbons, paints, resins, and chemicals on hard surfaces without leaving visible residue. Available in 5/20 and 30/80 grades with 30-liter bag formats. Targeted at industrial facilities requiring spill response and surface cleaning.
• Recondoil Oil Reconditioning System Industrial oil reconditioning system that removes contaminants from used oil to extend service life and reduce waste. Targeted at industrial operators seeking to extend lubricant drain intervals and reduce environmental waste.
• Lubcon Terrasol 100 SWA Railway Lubricant Rapidly biodegradable special oil developed for the railway industry, particularly for shunting area lubrication, with solid additives preventing oxidation and reducing wear. Targeted at railway operators and shunting yard operators.
• Cepsa Marine Lubricants Full range of Cepsa marine lubricants including Arga Biogrease 2 (EAL biodegradable), Arga Casux, Arga Complex Litio EP 00, Arga Synt, and marine engine oils. Targeted at maritime vessel operators and ship maintenance providers.
• iBiotec Neutralene Industrial Cleaners Specialty cleaning products from iBiotec including Neutralene Label Stripper for adhesive label removal and Neutralene D-312 for bitumen and asphalt dissolution. Targeted at industrial maintenance and surface preparation operations.
• Petronas Compressor A M2 Compressor Oil High-performance compressor oils designed for 2,000-hour oil life at maximum discharge temperatures up to 100°C, formulated with mineral base oils and advanced additives. Targeted at industrial compressor operators.
• Lubrication Systems Design, Installation, and Commissioning Professional service for design, installation, and commissioning of automated industrial lubrication systems using SKF ProFlex progressive, LubriLean MQL, and CLK chain lubrication technologies. Targeted at industrial manufacturers seeking turnkey centralized lubrication deployment.
• Industrial Lubrication Optimization, Maintenance, and Training Services Technical services including lubrication optimization, predictive maintenance, lubrication planning, and personalized industrial lubrication training. Targeted at industrial customers seeking to reduce maintenance costs and improve equipment reliability.

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SIGAUSminorOthersSIGAUS is the used oil management system in Spain. Lubritec is a certified partner for SIGAUS, managing the collection and proper disposal of used industrial oils, demonstrating environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.
• Packaging ClusterminorOthersLubritec is a member of the Packaging Cluster association, demonstrating commitment to the packaging sector. The partnership provides networking opportunities with other companies, access to a proactive organization, and continuous innovation focus.
• Jordi Garriga TerrazasminorOthersFounder of Lubritec SA in 1983, originally as Shell distributor in Barcelona.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brugarolas: Spanish specialty lubricant manufacturer founded in 1892, producing greases, oils and metalworking fluids. Most directly comparable Spanish-headquartered industrial lubrication peer to Lubritec.
• Würth España: Spanish subsidiary of the German industrial supplies distributor Würth, serving workshops, maintenance and industrial customers with a multi-brand catalog and technical advisory. Comparable to Lubritec on the value-added industrial distribution business model and customer profile.
• Klüber Lubrication: German specialty tribology lubricant manufacturer (Freudenberg Group) serving industrial OEMs and machinery builders across Europe. Overlaps directly with Lubritec's specialty greases, synthetics and high-performance industrial lubricant offering.
• Fuchs Lubricants: German specialty lubricant manufacturer covering industrial, automotive and food-grade applications globally. Comparable product portfolio overlap (industrial oils, greases, food-grade, MQL).

Broad incumbents

• Cepsa Lubricantes: Lubricants arm of Spanish integrated energy major Cepsa, selling Arga marine and industrial lubricants in Iberia and internationally. Competes with Lubritec's Spanish industrial and marine ranges despite also being a supplier brand.
• Repsol Lubricantes: Lubricants division of Spanish oil major Repsol, distributing industrial and automotive lubricants across Iberia and globally. Direct competitor in the Spanish industrial lubricant distribution market.
• Quaker Houghton: Global leader in industrial process fluids, metalworking fluids and hydraulic oils. Both a key supplier to Lubritec (Houghto-Drive) and a competitor in Spanish industrial accounts.
• Castrol (BP): Global industrial and automotive lubricant brand owned by BP, distributing in Iberia through its own channels. Comparable industrial grease and oil portfolio competing for the same Spanish industrial customers.
• TotalEnergies Lubricants: Global lubricants arm of TotalEnergies, with established Spanish industrial distribution. Competes with Lubritec in industrial oils, greases and food/pharma-grade lubricants.

Emerging players

• SKF Lubrication Systems: Division of SKF that designs and sells centralized and progressive lubrication systems. Direct supplier to Lubritec's systems business but also competing for end-customer design-and-installation mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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