Huskey Specialty Lubricants

What Huskey Specialty Lubricants does

HUSK-ITT Corporation, doing business as Huskey Specialty Lubricants, is a family-owned specialty lubricant manufacturer founded in 1944 and headquartered in Norco, California. The company formulates, manufactures, and packages a broad portfolio of greases, oils, anti-seize compounds, thread sealants, valve lubricants, cutting oils, and chain oils under the HUSKEY, SLIPKOTE, and CHUCKEEZ brands, with a sister company Specialty Lubricants Corporation (Macedia, OH) coordinating eastern US distribution. Its product portfolio spans more than 40 SKUs across industrial, food-grade, oilfield, and environmental applications, with technologies spanning PFPE base oils, PTFE-thickened greases, proprietary SEM additive chemistry (for the LPC Series Gear Oils), biobased vegetable-oil formulations, and silicone platforms rated from -82°F to +1500°F depending on product.

The company serves 12 industry verticals — including oilfield, petrochemical, food & beverage, industrial manufacturing, water & wastewater, steel & primary metals, marine, construction, agriculture, chemicals, lumber & wood, and water well — primarily through a two-tier distribution model. HUSK-ITT covers the western US and international markets; Specialty Lubricants Corp. covers the eastern US, also offering private-label manufacturing and the SLC Custom Packaging division for contract filling of lubricants, cleaners, chemicals, and related products.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) branded product sales via a worldwide network of industrial distributors, (2) custom formulation services developed to specific customer requirements, (3) private-label manufacturing for customer-owned brands, and (4) contract filling and packaging services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company holds NSF H-1, Kosher, and Halal certifications on a substantial portion of its food-grade line, plus ISO 9001:2008 registration, MIL-S-8660C compliance, and EPA-compatible drilling compounds. It operates with 11-50 employees across two US regional offices and has no external investment, public listing, or recent M&A activity.

Name

Huskey Specialty Lubricants

Legal name

HUSK-ITT Corporation

Website

https://huskey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HUSK-ITT Corporation (Huskey Specialty Lubricants) is a family-owned specialty lubricant manufacturer founded in 1944, formulating and packaging greases, oils, anti-seize compounds, and valve lubricants for 12 industrial verticals via a worldwide distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Norco

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 Lubricant Product Sales: Manufacture and sale of specialty greases, oils, anti-seize compounds, thread sealants, valve lubricants, and related products through a worldwide network of industrial distributors. Products are available in various container sizes from small cartridges to 55-gallon drums, and custom packaging options are offered.
2. Custom Formulation Services: Custom lubricant formulation development services that specifically meet customer requirements, drawing from an extensive catalog of stock products or developing entirely new custom formulations.
3. Private Label Manufacturing: Manufacture of specialty greases and oils under private label brands, in addition to their own HUSKEY, SLIPKOTE, and CHUCKEEZ brands.
4. SLC Custom Packaging Division: Custom filling and packaging services for customers' own lubricants, industrial cleaners, chemicals, soaps, paints, adhesives, and other products. Products filled into custom packages including pouches, tubes, bottles, jars, and cartridges.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HUSK-ITT Corporation manufactures, formulates, and packages a complete line of specialty lubricants, greases, and oils marketed under the HUSKEY brand for industrial distributors worldwide. The product portfolio spans industrial greases, food-grade lubricants, silicone lubricants, anti-seize and thread compounds, valve lubricants/sealants, oilfield drilling compounds, cutting oils, gear oils, and chain oils. The company also offers private label manufacturing, custom formulation development, and custom filling/packaging services for customer-specified containers and chemical products.

Product overview

HUSK-ITT Corporation manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of specialty lubricants under the HUSKEY brand, along with sister brands SLIPKOTE and CHUCKEEZ. The product portfolio spans multiple categories: Industrial Greases (including DYNA-MITE RED GREASE, HTL-500, HYDROLUBE, LVI-50, LUBE-O-SEAL, and PF SERIES PFPE lubricants), Industrial Oils (HI-LO SERIES, HLO SERIES, N-500 SERIES, SPG-300 SERIES, FG-300, 15A14 SERIES), Anti-Seize & Thread Compounds (341 COPPER, GOLD KING, GOLD BRONZE, RB-2, RB-3, 888, Z-SERIES, C-70-XL), Valve Lubricants/Sealants (NO. 2 H.D., NO. 3, NO. 4, NO. 6, VALVE CHEAT-HER, VALVE PURGE), Cutting Oils (CLEAR, DARK, SOLUBLE), Chain & Gear Oils (LPC SERIES, ENCLOSED GEAR OILS, MOLY GEAR OILS, OCL-G SERIES), Silicone Greases (220-R, 350, HVS-100), and specialized drilling compounds (ENVIRO-EEZ, MONITOR WELL, API SPECIAL). Products are available with various certifications including NSF/U.S.D.A. H-1 for food-grade applications, Kosher, and Halal. The company offers both stock products and custom formulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HUSKEY®: Primary brand for specialty greases and oils, marketed through a worldwide network of industrial distributors.
• SLIPKOTE®
• CHUCK-EEZ®

Products and services

• HUSKEY DYNA-MITE RED GREASE
• HUSKEY 220-R Silicone Grease
• HUSKEY 350 Silicone Grease
• HUSKEY HVS-100 Silicone Grease
• HUSKEY Lube-O-Seal Valve Lubricant Grade
• HUSKEY 341 Copper Anti-Seize Compound
• HUSKEY API Special High Pressure Thread Sealing Compound
• HUSKEY Gold King Extra Heavy-Duty Anti-Seize Compound
• HUSKEY Gold Bronze Anti-Seize All Purpose Thread Compound
• HUSKEY RB-2 All Purpose Drill Collar & Tool Joint Anti-Seize Compound
• HUSKEY RB-3 High Temperature Thread Lubricant
• HUSKEY C-70-XL Anti-Seize Compound for Rock Drill Steel Joints
• HUSKEY 888 General Purpose Drill Collar & Tool Joint Anti-Seize Compound
• HUSKEY PF Series (PF-27, PF-29, PF-30)
• HUSKEY No. 2 H.D. Valve Sealant
• HUSKEY No. 3 General Purpose Valve Lubricant & Sealant
• HUSKEY No. 4 Valve Lubricant & Sealant
• HUSKEY No. 6 Gate Valve Lubricant/Sealant
• HUSKEY Valve Cheat-Her Valve Lubricant/Sealant
• HUSKEY Valve Purge
• HUSKEY HTL-500 Grease
• HUSKEY HydroLUBE Grease
• HUSKEY Lube-O-Seal Grease
• HUSKEY LVI-50 Grease
• HUSKEY Enviro-EEZ
• HUSKEY Monitor Well Drilling Compound
• HUSKEY 15A14 Series Lube Oils
• HUSKEY FG-300 Lube Oils
• HUSKEY Hi-Lo Series Oils
• HUSKEY HLO Series Oils
• HUSKEY N-500 Series Oils
• HUSKEY SPG-300 Series Oils
• HUSKEY Z-40, Z-50, Z-60 Zinc Based Thread Compound
• HUSKEY Enclosed Gear Oils
• HUSKEY Enclosed Moly Gear Oils
• HUSKEY LPC Series Gear Oils
• HUSKEY Chain & Cable Lube
• HUSKEY Rust Release
• HUSKEY Wireline Dressing
• HUSKEY OCL-G Series Oven Chain Oils
• HUSKEY Soluble Cutting Oil
• HUSKEY Clear Cutting Oil
• HUSKEY Dark Cutting Oil
• HUSKEY Biobase EP Lube
• HUSKEY SGL-800 Series Oils
• HUSKEY Multi-Purpose Cleaner
• Custom Lubricant Formulation Services
• Private Label Lubricant Manufacturing
• SLC Custom Filling & Packaging Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Temperature range up to 1500°F (816°C) for certain thread compounds
• +3 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Specialty Lubricants CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company of HUSK-ITT Corporation within the same corporate group. Together they develop, manufacture, and package specialty greases and oils. Specialty Lubricants Corp. coordinates distribution of the HUSKEY line of industrial lubricants in the eastern half of the United States, markets CHUCK-EEZ power chuck lubricant, and offers private label lubricants and custom filling & packaging services through SLC Custom Packaging division.
• SLC Custom Packaging, Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDivision of Specialty Lubricants Corp. providing custom filling and packaging services for customers' own lubricants, industrial cleaners, chemicals, soaps, paints, adhesives, and other products into custom packages including pouches, tubes, bottles, jars, and cartridges.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Molykote (DuPont): Brand of specialty industrial lubricants including silicone compounds, PFPE, and molybdenum disulfide pastes for harsh-environment and food-grade applications. Comparable to Huskey's PFPE series and silicone grease offerings.
• Chem-Trend: Specialty release agents, lubricants, purging compounds, and mold maintenance products serving industrial and food-contact applications. Comparable to Huskey in custom-formulated, problem-solving specialty chemistry and food-grade certifications.
• Bel-Ray: Specialty lubricant company serving industrial, motorsports, mining, and food-grade markets with greases, chain lubes, and gear oils. Directly comparable in product mix and emphasis on harsh-environment performance.
• Whitmore: Manufacturer of specialty lubricants for rail, marine, oilfield, and heavy industrial markets, including extreme-pressure greases and track-side lubricants. Comparable in vertical mix (rail/marine/oilfield/industrial) and problem-solver positioning.
• Klüber Lubrication: German specialty industrial lubricant manufacturer (Freudenberg group) with deep food-grade (NSF H-1), PFPE, silicone, and high-performance synthetic grease portfolios. Comparable in extreme-condition, certified-lubricant niche.
• CRC Industries: Specialty chemical manufacturer of maintenance and repair products including lubricants, penetrants, corrosion inhibitors, and food-grade greases. Comparable in product breadth across industrial, food, and maintenance channels.
• Lubrication Engineers: U.S.-based specialty industrial lubricant manufacturer offering greases, gear oils, hydraulic fluids, and food-grade lubricants. Closely comparable to Huskey in product breadth, custom formulation approach, and focus on extreme-condition industrial applications.
• Jet-Lube: Specialty manufacturer of oilfield and industrial lubricants, thread compounds, and anti-seize products with overlapping food-grade and drilling product lines. Comparable to Huskey's oilfield/mining drilling compound and anti-seize portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Mobil Industrial (ExxonMobil): Major integrated lubricants business offering industrial, marine, and food-grade lubricants with global key-account coverage. Competes with Huskey in industrial and food-grade categories but at significantly greater scale and distribution reach.
• Castrol Industrial: Global industrial lubricants portfolio (BP group) including greases, gear oils, hydraulic fluids, and food-grade products. Comparable in product categories but competes from a much larger, broader portfolio rather than a specialty niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance40 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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