What BVA does

BVA, Inc. is a privately held specialty oil and lubricant manufacturer founded in 1983 and headquartered in Wixom, Michigan. The company develops, produces, and markets a broad portfolio of oils and lubricants principally directed to four end markets: refrigeration and HVAC, automotive air conditioning, mosquito control, and agriculture (citrus and crop oils). Its product range spans mineral oils, naphthenic refrigeration oils (MO Series), wax-free alkylbenzenes (ALKYL Series), polyol esters (RPOE Series), and polyalkylene glycols (RPAG Series), with viscosity grades tailored to specific refrigerants (CFC, HCFC, HFC) and application temperatures, including specialty very-low-temperature (VLT) lubricants and vacuum pump oils.

The company operates through a multi-channel go-to-market model combining direct sales, worldwide export distribution, and OEM/private-label services via its BVAdvanced Division (high-performance industrial synthetics, food-grade lubricants, process gas, and CO2 fluids) and its wholly-owned regional entity BVA ASIA LTD (Asian markets). BVA holds ISO 9001:2015 certification with lot-to-lot traceability and multiple EPA pesticide registrations for its citrus spray oils and larvicide products. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of bulk and packaged lubricants (250ml to bulk rail cars), supplemented by private-label/contract packaging services and ASTM-standard laboratory testing for a nominal fee. The company is led by President David J. Vincent following the generational transition from founder Robert (Bob) Vincent.

Name

BVA

Legal name

BVA, Inc.

Website

https://bvaoils.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BVA, Inc. is a privately held specialty oil manufacturer founded in 1983 in Wixom, Michigan, developing and marketing lubricants for refrigeration, automotive A/C, mosquito control, and agricultural end markets, with global export distribution and OEM/private-label services through its BVAdvanced Division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Industrial Lubricants

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (324)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Lubricant Formulation & Blending (Finished Lubricants) (EUALAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Lubricants (PCMO, HDMO, ATF, Gear Oils, Coolants) (EUALAJAH), Packaging, Filling & Private Label / Contract Manufacturing (EUALAJAD), Lubricant Testing, Certification & Technical Services (Labs, OEM approvals, QA/QC) (EUALAJAL), Lubricants Distribution & Wholesale (Bulk, Packaged, B2B) (EUALAJAE)

Keywords

• Specialty lubricants
• Refrigeration oils
• Automotive AC oils
• Mosquito control products
• Agricultural spray oils

Headquarters

HQ city

Wixom

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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 Oil and Lubricant Sales: BVA generates revenue primarily through developing and marketing specialty oils and lubricants. Products include refrigeration lubricants, automotive A/C oils, citrus spray oils, crop oils, mosquito control oils, and solvents. Available in various packaging from 250ml to bulk rail cars.
2. Private Labeling and Packaging: BVA Inc. offers private labeling and packaging of all products it manufactures. The BVAdvanced division specializes in OEM factory fill and private branding of high-performance specialty synthetic lubricants.
3. Laboratory Testing Services: Quick response oil test service for a nominal fee. Laboratory testing performed according to ASTM standards. Expedited testing services available for additional fee.
4. Export and International Sales: All products are available for export with typical packaging in 55 gallon drums, one-way IBC totes, and ISO tanks. BVAdvanced Asia division facilitates Asian market distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

BVA, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets specialty oils and lubricants targeting four core verticals: refrigeration and HVAC, automotive air conditioning, mosquito control, and agriculture (citrus and crop spray oils). The product portfolio spans mineral oils, polyol esters (POE), polyalkylene glycols (PAG), alkylbenzenes, and specialty synthetic lubricants, packaged from 250ml containers to bulk rail cars. The company also offers private labeling, custom contract packaging, and ASTM-standard laboratory testing services through its BVAdvanced division.

Product overview

BVA, Inc. is a specialty oil company offering a comprehensive portfolio of oils and lubricants primarily directed to the refrigeration, automotive air conditioning, mosquito control, and agricultural industries. The company's product portfolio includes multiple specialized product lines: the core Refrigeration Lubricants line (ALKYL Series for low-temp applications, MO Series mineral oils, RPAG and RPOE synthetic series for HFC refrigerants, VAC 235 vacuum pump oils, and VLT specialty lubricants); Automotive A/C products (various PAG and POE lubricants for R-134A systems); Citrus Spray Oils (BVA Spray 10, 13, 15, 22); Mosquito Control products (Larv 2 larvicide, ULV diluents, Max Flush, Paint Slayer); Crop Oils; Solvents; and Accessories (Tel-Spout Oiler, Rust Buster, Magic Glove, Mosquito Wipes). BVA also operates the BVAdvanced Division for high-performance synthetic lubricants and offers services including Laboratory Testing (ASTM standards), Labeling and Packaging, and Export/Shipping. The company is ISO 9001:2015 registered and offers private labeling of all manufactured products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BVAdvanced Division: Specializes in industrial synthetic and semisynthetic lubricants, specialty compressor lubricants for process and gas industries, hydrocarbon gas (including refrigeration), CO2 and specialty fluids. Offers custom formulations and engineering support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% kill rate for BVA 2 Larvicide at 24 hours post treatment in independent testing by Mulrennan Research Labs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BVA ASIA LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBVA ASIA LTD serves as the channel partner for BVAdvanced products in Asian markets. Available through BVA ASIA LTD for high quality synthetic and semisynthetic industrial lubricants, specialty refrigeration lubricants, and process lubricants. Products typically exported in 55 gallon drums and standard containers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Shell Lubricants: Global integrated oil major with extensive refrigeration, automotive, and industrial lubricant lines, competing with BVA at OEMs and distributors worldwide.
• FUCHS Petrolub: One of the world's largest independent specialty lubricants manufacturers, serving automotive, industrial, and refrigeration markets with a much broader portfolio than BVA.
• TotalEnergies Lubricants: Global integrated lubricants business serving automotive, industrial, and refrigeration markets; competes with BVA across multiple product lines and geographies.
• Daikin Industries: Refrigerant manufacturer (including low-GWP) with vertical integration into refrigeration lubricants, competing directly with BVA in HVAC/refrigeration lubricant chemistries.
• BASF / Lubrizol: Major specialty chemicals and lubricant additive suppliers whose products and base oils overlap BVA's synthetic lubricant chemistries across HVAC and industrial applications.
• Eastman Chemical Company: Produces synthetic lubricant base stocks and specialty fluids used in refrigeration and industrial applications, overlapping BVA's synthetic ester and specialty fluid offerings.

Direct peers

• Idemitsu Kosan: Manufactures specialty refrigeration lubricants including synthetic esters and alkylbenzenes, directly overlapping BVA's RPOE, RPAG, and ALKYL series products.
• CPI Fluid Engineering: Specialty lubricants for refrigeration, air conditioning, and natural gas processing, with focus on synthetic and semisynthetic fluids. Highly comparable to BVAdvanced's industrial/compressor lubricant portfolio.
• Klüber Lubrication: Specialty industrial lubricants including synthetic compressor and refrigeration oils with strong OEM relationships, highly comparable to BVA's BVAdvanced industrial portfolio.

Emerging players

• PMC Group: Diversified specialty chemicals manufacturer with lubricant and polymer additives; partial overlap with BVA in specialty formulated products and contract manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bvaoils
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bva-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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