What MORESCO Corporation does

MORESCO Corporation is a Japanese specialty lubricant and functional-fluid manufacturer founded in 1958 as Matsumura Oil Research Corporation and renamed in 2009. The company develops and supplies industrial fluids across six principal categories: metal working fluids (Moresco Toolmate waterbase and oilbase lines), die casting mold release and plunger lubricants (GRAPHACE, NEOCASTER), forging lubricants (LUBCASTER), fire-resistant and anti-wear hydraulic fluids (HYDOL HAW and AW series), vacuum pump oils (NEOVAC MR rotary series and NEOVAC SX/SY diffusion oils), and high-temperature lubricants (MORESCO-HILUBE, rated up to 270°C). Products are positioned around deep formulation expertise in water, oil, and polymer chemistry, with claimed category-leading status in vacuum pump oil (NEOVAC is described as a synonym for high-quality vacuum pump oil endorsed by pump manufacturers) and in fire-resistant hydraulic fluid for steel and die-cast operations.

The company monetizes through direct sales of its fluid products to industrial enterprise customers, supplemented by recurring technical services (routine on-site fluid checks, lubricant quality checks, fluid change and cleaning services) that embed MORESCO personnel inside customer operations. Its stated customer base spans automotive OEMs and parts makers (the primary vertical), semiconductor and silicon wafer manufacturers, steel works and die-cast operators, food machinery OEMs using tunnel ovens, aerospace manufacturers, and broader industrial machinery users. Distribution is conducted through a Head Office & Factory in Karawang plus a Jakarta Sales Office for the Indonesian market, alongside imported distribution of Japan-produced products.

Geographically, MORESCO Corporation is domiciled in Japan with a wholly-owned regional subsidiary, PT. MORESCO INDONESIA (established June 28, 2011, paid-in capital USD 3,500,000), operating from Karawang, Indonesia. The group reports a global footprint covering Japan and Southeast Asia. Headcount is reported in the 251-500 band. The company is privately held, with no disclosed venture capital or private equity investment and no public listing identified in the available sources.

Name

MORESCO Corporation

Legal name

PT. MORESCO INDONESIA

Website

https://moresco.co.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

MORESCO Corporation is a Japanese specialty lubricant manufacturer (founded 1958) producing industrial functional fluids — metalworking fluids, die casting and forging lubricants, hydraulic fluids, vacuum pump oils, and high-temperature lubricants — for automotive, semiconductor, steel, and industrial OEM customers, distributed in Indonesia via its wholly-owned PT. MORESCO INDONESIA subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubricants

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Fluids, Lubricants & Chemical Products Manufacturing (Oils/Coolants/Additives/Cleaners) (IMACANAK)

Keywords

• Industrial lubricants
• Metalworking fluids
• Die casting lubricants
• Forging lubricants
• Hydraulic fluids

Headquarters

HQ city

Karawang

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Lubricants Manufacturing and Sales: PT. MORESCO INDONESIA manufactures and sells die casting fluids, forging fluids, hydraulic fluids, and metalworking fluids domestically in Indonesia, and also imports and sells MORESCO products from Japan.
2. Technical Services: Provides technical services including cleaning fluid services, fluid change services, and lubricant quality check services to customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

PT. MORESCO INDONESIA manufactures and sells functional-fluid products including die casting fluids, forging fluids, hydraulic fluids, and metalworking fluids, while also importing and selling MORESCO products from Japan. The company serves industrial customers in automotive, semiconductor, steel, and manufacturing sectors through its Karawang head office and factory and Jakarta sales office.

Product overview

MORESCO Corporation is a Japanese special lubricants manufacturer (established 1958, renamed from Matsumura Oil Research Corporation in 2009) offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial lubricants and functional fluids. The product line centers on Metal Working Fluids (Moresco Toolmate Waterbase and Oilbase sub-brands), Die Casting Lubricants (GRAPHACE and NEOCASTER sub-brands for mold release and plunger applications), Forging Lubricants (LUBCASTER sub-brand), Hydraulic Fluids (HYDOL HAW and AW Series sub-brands with fire-resistant and anti-wear formulations), Vacuum Pump Oils (NEOVAC MR Series and SX/SY sub-brands for rotary and diffusion pumps), and High Temperature Lubricants (MORESCO-HILUBE sub-brand). All products are developed under the motto of 'R&D for users' and serve major industries including automotive, aerospace, steel, and manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NEOVAC: High-quality vacuum pump oil brand endorsed by vacuum pump manufacturers, used in semiconductors, silicon wafers, vacuum deposition, heat treatment, and packaging applications.
• HYDOL
• GRAPHACE
• LUBCASTER
• MORESCO-HILUBE
• Moresco Toolmate
• NEOCASTER

Products and services

• Moresco Toolmate Metal Working Fluids Water-based and oil-based cutting fluids with long service lives that reduce waste fluid generation, available in biostatic types (BS-33, GR-2, GR-55) for aluminum, steel, and precision grinding, and inactive (NN Series) and active (NA Series) oil-based cutting oils for iron-based workpieces.
• GRAPHACE Die Casting Mold Releasing Lubricants Die casting mold releasing lubricants for releasing heated metals from molds in die cast machines producing aluminum, magnesium, and zinc parts. Includes MS-1 and GL-6300 variants.
• NEOCASTER Plunger Lubricants Plunger lubricants for die casting processes, lubricating sleeves and tips in the casting of aluminum parts for automobiles, motorcycles, and mobile phones. Includes PWS-850, PW-50, B-200R, and RE-77 variants.
• LUBCASTER Forging Lubricants Forging lubricants essential for producing auto engine components and safety parts. Includes F-55 (high adhesion, low temperature mold suitable) and F-5110 (graphite type with high lubricity and extended mold life).
• HYDOL Hydraulic Fluids Fire-resistant water-glycol hydraulic fluids (HYDOL HAW Series) with flame-retardant properties and high lubricity for hydraulic equipment handling melted metal in die-cast machines and steel working equipment, plus HYDOL AW Series anti-wear hydraulic fluids available in general use, anti-wear, and high viscosity index types.
• NEOVAC Vacuum Pump Oils Vacuum pump oils including the NEOVAC MR Series (rotary pump oils MR-100, MR-200, MR-250, MR-200A, MR-250A with low steam pressure, suitable viscosity, and anti-emulsification properties) and NEOVAC SX and SY diffusion pump oils for surface treatment equipment including vapor deposition, sputter, and heat treatment.
• MORESCO-HILUBE High Temperature Lubricating Oil High temperature lubricating oil used in harsh environments as the base oil of greases for bearings subject to high temperatures (up to 270°C) of automotive electrical components and machinery such as OA machinery, bread ovens, and drying furnace drive sections. Includes L-150, L-320, L-560, and L-830 variants.
• Technical Service and Lubricant Quality Check On-site technical services including routine checking of water base cutting fluids and hydraulic fluids, lubricant quality checks, cleaning fluid services, and fluid change services to maintain lubricant quality for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Long service lives of cutting fluids reduces amount of waste fluid generated, contributing to environmental improvements
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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