What Anderol does

Anderol BV, founded in 1941 and headquartered in Maasbree, Netherlands, is a producer and marketer of synthetic specialty lubricants serving industrial and food-grade applications globally. The company formulates and brands PAO-based, diester-based, PAG-based, and calcium sulfonate complex chemistries across product families including compressor and vacuum pump oils (C-NRT Series, FG S-series, SYNcom HiPerf 46), hydraulic fluids (FGH Series for marine and food-grade plants), gear and bearing lubricants (6000 Series, 7000 FG, PG Supreme Gear), greases (FGCS-2, FGCS-2 HD, 783 Series, HTFG-2, PQAA), chain oils (CHAIN OIL XL 220 FG), and specialty process oils (DDO, PQ CAL, RCF-P 68 refrigeration lubricant). The website co-brands with LANXESS, suggesting Anderol operates within or alongside the larger LANXESS specialty chemicals group, with most heavy manufacturing and R&D likely executed through that parent infrastructure.

The product positioning rests on a dense stack of regulatory certifications (NSF H1, NSF 3H, NSF HT1, Kosher, Halal, FDA 21 CFR 178.3570, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 21469) that qualify formulations into food, animal feed, and pharmaceutical plants where incidental food contact is permitted. Documented technical differentiators include chemically inert lubricants for aggressive gas environments (C-NRT), patented calcium sulfonate complex grease (FGCS-2 HD) for heavy-load washout resistance, drain intervals up to 10,000 hours, pour points down to -57°C for marine hydraulics, and extended warranty economics (e.g., Brazilian automotive paint line saving R$298,000 annually, Chinese sintered-bearing customer extending service life from 300 to over 1,000 hours).

Commercial reach is delivered through a global distributor network of more than 30 specialist lubricant partners with multi-decade tenure (Meyerlub in Italy since 1975, Tecsia in Southeast Asia since 1977, Unil Opal in France since 2000, GBR Technology in the UK/Ireland since 2017, MecFlux in Brazil since 2025), plus direct sales via the company website. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company reports fewer than 10 employees at its headquarters, indicating a lean, IP-and-brand-led operating model rather than a vertically integrated lubricants manufacturer.

Name

Anderol

Legal name

Anderol BV

Website

https://anderol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Anderol BV is a Netherlands-headquartered producer of synthetic specialty lubricants (PAO, diester, PAG, calcium sulfonate) founded in 1941, supplying compressors, hydraulics, gears, bearings, chains, greases, and food-grade process oils to industrial and food-processing customers in over 25 countries through a 30+ partner global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Industrial Lubricants

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Lubricant Formulation & Blending (Finished Lubricants) (EUALAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Heavy-Duty Lubricants (IMAEAMAB), Gear Oils & Transmission Fluids (IMAEAMAE), Automotive Lubricants (PCMO, HDMO, ATF, Gear Oils, Coolants) (EUALAJAH), Marine & Offshore Lubricants (Cylinder Oils, System Oils, EALs) (EUALAJAI)

Keywords

• Synthetic specialty lubricants
• Food grade lubricants
• Compressor vacuum pump oils
• Industrial greases
• Hydraulic fluids

Headquarters

HQ city

Venlo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Lubricant Sales: Anderol BV is a global producer and marketeer of synthetic specialty lubricants for industrial and food-grade applications. Revenue is generated through direct product sales and through a global distributor network. Products include compressor lubricants, vacuum pump lubricants, hydraulic fluids, greases, gear oils, and chain oils sold under the Anderol brand.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Anderol BV manufactures and markets synthetic specialty lubricants under the Anderol brand, selling compressor and vacuum pump oils, hydraulic fluids, gear and chain oils, greases, and food-grade process oils for industrial and incidental-food-contact applications. The product portfolio is split between Industrial lubricants (air compressors, vacuum pumps, gears, bearings, hydraulics, chains) and Food Grade lubricants (NSF H1/3H/HT1 registered) used across food, animal feed, and pharmaceutical processing, with global distribution through 30+ specialty lubricant partners.

Product overview

Anderol BV is a global producer and marketeer of synthetic specialty lubricants, operating since 1941. The product portfolio includes Industrial lubricants and Food Grade lubricants organized into product families: Compressor & Vacuum Pump lubricants (Anderol C-NRT Series, FG S-series, SYNcom HiPerf 46), Hydraulic oils (FGH Series, PQAA-A), Gear & Bearing lubricants (6000 Series, 7000 FG Series, PG Supreme Gear), Greases (FGCS-2, FGCS-2 HD, FGCS-2 Plus, 783 Series, HTFG-2, PQAA Series), Chain oils (CHAIN OIL XL 220 FG), and Specialty process oils (DDO, PQ CAL, Sugar Dissolving Oil, RCF-P 68). The company serves industrial markets (air compressors, vacuum pumps, gears, bearings) and food-grade applications for food, animal feed, and pharmaceutical industries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anderol C-NRT Series High-performance PAO-based synthetic lubricants with cyclic aromatic components for compressors and vacuum pumps operating in aggressive and reactive gas environments; chemically inert to acidic gases.
• Anderol FGH Series (Hydraulic Power Units at sea) Fully synthetic hydraulic oils (FGH 32 and 46) formulated from PAOs for Hydraulic Power Units on fishing vessels and marine applications, with pour point to -57°C and saltwater resistance.
• Anderol 3057M PAO/ester-based lubricant for railway brake system compressors, designed for -40°C to +50°C operating environments and approved by Knorr Bremse and Sab Wabco.
• Anderol FGCS-2 HD NSF H1 registered premium calcium sulfonate complex grease for heavy-duty applications: water resistant, mechanically stable, resists separation under centrifugal forces, and provides rust and wear protection.
• Anderol FGCS-2 Over-based calcium sulfonate grease with high load carrying ability, mechanical stability, and resistance to oxidation and corrosion; NSF/H1 registered, Kosher and Halal certified.
• Anderol FGCS-2 Plus PAO-based calcium sulfonate complex grease for high-speed bearings and wide temperature range applications; NSF/H1 registered.
• Anderol 783 Series PAO-based aluminum complex thickened greases (NLGI 00, 0, 1, 2) for food processing machinery; non-toxic, suitable for high temperatures, high loads, and water exposure.
• Anderol HTFG-2 High-temperature PTFE thickened synthetic grease, chemically resistant, lubricating up to 300°C; NSF H1 registered, Kosher and Halal certified.
• Anderol PQAA Series Aluminum complex thickened greases (NLGI 1 and 2) for food processing machinery, providing anti-wear protection, corrosion prevention, and water resistance; NSF/H1 registered.
• Anderol FGH Hydraulic Oils Fully synthetic food grade hydraulic oils (ISO VG 15 to 100) based on non-toxic PAOs with high performance additive technology; NSF/H1 registered, Kosher and Halal certified.
• Anderol PQAA-A Series White oil based general purpose lubricants (ISO VG 22 to 68) with high performance additives for general machinery requirements; NSF/H1 registered.
• Anderol 555 Synthetic diester-based lubricant for vacuum pumps in the glass industry, with deposit control, ultra-low friction, and high film strength.
• Anderol 750 High-temperature lubricant for glass mouth cutting machines, operating from -15°C to 230°C with solvency to dissolve carbon residues.
• Anderol 465 ISO 68 synthetic diester lubricant for sintered metal bearings, operating from -35°C to 130°C with high oxidation resistance, load carrying, and corrosion protection.
• Anderol 5000 PLUS / 5460 PLUS ISO VG 460 PAO/ester-based lubricants for gear applications exposed to extreme service conditions, with anti-wear performance, wide temperature range, and extended lubricant life.
• Anderol 6000 Series / 6220 H1 high performance food grade gear lubricants (ISO VG 150 to 680) for gear sets, bearings, circulating oil systems, and chains, with high pressure resistance and oxidation stability.
• Anderol RCF-P 68 (FG) ISO 68 synthetic PAO-based lubricant for compressor systems using ammonia and carbon dioxide refrigerants, with pour point to -54°C for large-scale refrigeration.
• Anderol CHAIN OIL XL 220 FG High temperature polyolester based chain oil for tunnel ovens and spiral ovens, operating up to 300°C with high oxidation and thermal stability and low deposit formation.
• Anderol DDO (Dough Divider Oil) NSF 3H registered vegetable oil with sunflower lecithin (E-322) for dough dividers and food applications including aluminum foil processing; meets FDA 21 CFR 178.3570.
• Anderol PQ CAL NSF HT1 registered non-toxic heat transfer fluid for incidental food contact; Kosher and Halal certified.
• Anderol Sugar Dissolving Oil H1 registered food grade fluid for dissolving sugar and fondants from surfaces, designed for the confectionery market with corrosion protection.
• Anderol 7000 FG Series PAG-based lubricants (ISO VG 150 to 460) for worm gears in food and feed processing plants; H1 registered; also suitable for chains, ways, low speed gear sets, and bearings.
• Anderol SYNcom (FG) HiPerf 46 High performance screw compressor lubricant formulated to last a full maintenance cycle, available for food grade and industrial applications.
• Anderol FG S-Series Semi-synthetic food grade compressor oils (ISO VG 46, 68) formulated from severely hydrotreated Group III base oils enhanced with premium synthetic esters, with oil life of 6,000 to 10,000 hours.
• Anderol PG Supreme Gear 220 FG PAG-based gear oil for heavy-duty applications such as pellet press gearboxes, compliant with food safety regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in maintenance requirements
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• VerolubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Belgium-based distributor since 2019 with Flemish and Walloon speaking representatives. Specializes in high-performance lubricant solutions for industrial and automotive industries with warehouses in Wetteren and Lummen.
• MecFluxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Brazil distributor based in Curitiba since 2009 with wealth of experience in lubricants market. Supplies high grade specialty lubricants to automotive, industrial and food and beverage industries with consultancy services.
• Luval Specialty LubricantsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Chile distributor representing Anderol at industry events including the Mapla Mantemin 2017 congress on mining maintenance.
• Lubtech Russia (CZKSK Ltd)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Russia distributor since 2018, part of CZKSK Ltd which has been a leading position in Russian market since 2004. Supplies industrial and food grade lubricants across meat, fish, dairy, confectionery, bakery and animal feed industries.
• GBR Technology LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017UK and Ireland distributor since 2017 with four field-based sales staff plus office-based team support. Customer base includes end-users, resellers and service companies across Aerospace, Automotive, Chemical, Compressor, Defence, Food and Beverage, Industrial, Medical, Metal Manufacture, Motorsport, Paper and Vacuum industries.
• SynthecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Colombia and Peru distributor since 2017 with five years of growing partnership. Offers specialist lubricant products for mining, food and beverage, steel, heavy duty, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, plastic, fishing and pulp & paper sectors.
• YXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2008Scandinavian and Baltic region lubrication expert partner since 2008, distributing Anderol industrial and food-grade lubricants to companies across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
• ForcetrademinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2003Exclusive distributor of Anderol products in Belarus since 2003, supplying lubricants into industrial, food and automotive industries with established customer base and reputation for high quality products at competitive prices.
• Unil OpalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2000French distributor with 20-year partnership anniversary in 2020. Specializes in hydraulic fluids, compressor oils and chain oils with growing recognition in pharmaceutical and energy sectors. Part of the Cipelia group.
• Tecsia LubricantscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1977Southeast Asia distributor partner since 1977, today the largest distributor of Anderol products across the region covering Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and The Philippines. Headquartered in Singapore with subsidiaries in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
• Meyerlub (Anderol Italia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1975Italy-based distributor partnership since 1975 when the Meyer family started recommending Anderol products. Success led to establishment of Anderol Italia in 2000 as a joint initiative. In 2016, Meyer family acquired full ownership. Meyerlub has over 60 years of technical experience with 30 agents throughout Italy.
• GES-TEXMA (Israel)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsrael distributor for 20 years. Acquired by GES in 2010, specializes in custom lubricant solutions for stringent demands including food grade, compressors, military and aviation applications.
• FRAGOL (Germany/Austria)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGermany and Austria distributor based in Mülheim an der Ruhr. Leading supplier of heat transfer fluids in Europe with expertise in H1 lubricants for food processing. Family owned since 2004.
• LANXESScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnderol BV is associated with LANXESS as seen from the company website showing LANXESS branding and navigation links to LANXESS corporate website. Anderol appears to operate as part of or in association with the LANXESS specialty chemicals group.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TotalEnergies Lubricants: Global lubricants player with specialty industrial and food-grade offerings. Competes with Anderol on industrial applications and benefits from significantly larger R&D and distribution resources.
• FUCHS PETROLUB: One of the largest independent lubricant manufacturers globally with deep specialty industrial and food-grade (CASSIDA) ranges. Comparable across the full product matrix, though at substantially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Shell Lubricants: Major integrated lubricant major with significant specialty and food-grade product lines. Competes with Anderol on industrial compressor and hydraulic applications from a global account-management position.

Direct peers

• Lubrication Engineers: US-based specialty industrial lubricant formulator focused on heavy-duty and food-grade applications with strong distributor model. Directly comparable go-to-market and customer mix to Anderol.
• Klüber Lubrication: German-based global specialist in synthetic specialty lubricants including food-grade (NSF H1) lines for compressors, gears, hydraulics, and chains. Closest direct comparable given overlapping product categories, certifications, and industrial/food-grade dual focus.
• MOLY-KOTE (DuPont): Specialty synthetic lubricants and greases from DuPont covering industrial machinery, food processing, and high-temperature applications — directly comparable to Anderol's synthetic PAO/ester/PAG portfolio and OEM qualification model.
• BECHEM (Carl Bechem GmbH): German specialty lubricant manufacturer with food-grade (Cassida-equivalent) and industrial synthetic lines, particularly strong in gear and bearing applications. Closely comparable mid-sized specialty competitor.
• Chemours Krytox: Specialty PFPE-based lubricants for extreme chemical and temperature environments. Comparable to Anderol's C-NRT inert lubricant line addressing aggressive gas and reactive chemistry applications.

Regional players

• Addinol: German specialty lubricant manufacturer with industrial and food-grade offerings. Visible as an Anderol distributor partner on the Anderol website, indicating overlapping product portfolios and channels.

Emerging players

• SKF Lubrication Solutions: Bearing and lubrication systems provider offering specialty greases and automatic lubrication solutions. Comparable on grease technology and bearing-lubrication use cases, with additional integrated hardware offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

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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