Lincoln Laboratory
Lincoln Laboratory is a privately held specialty chemical company founded in 1958 in Massachusetts that provides annual oil tank corrosion protection programs, proprietary fuel additives, and direct tank replacement services through its Bond-Tite Tank Service subsidiary and an independent oilheat dealer network serving residential and commercial customers in the New England region.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1958
- HeadquartersLeicester, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Lincoln Laboratory does
Lincoln Laboratory is a privately held specialty chemical company founded in 1958 and headquartered in Leicester, Massachusetts, that develops and distributes corrosion-protection and fuel-quality products for residential and commercial home heating oil storage tanks. Its core offering is the TANK-GUARD® annual corrosion protection and warranty program, in which a proprietary liquid corrosion inhibitor is added to a homeowner's oil tank each year and the dealer-arranged warranty covers much of the cost of replacement if a covered leak occurs. The portfolio is built on proprietary chemical formulations developed over six decades, including four branded fuel additives—XTA-2000™ Premium Fuel Additive (multi-functional stabilizer and conditioner), FROST FREE™ De-Icer, XTA-CFI™ Cold Flow Improver (pour-point depressant lowering cold filter plugging point by 25°F or more), and DISTILLATE 38® Heating Oil Treatment—each engineered for compatibility with modern Ultra Low Sulfur Heating Oil (ULSHO) and Bioheat® biofuel blends up to B20.
The company makes money through four streams: an annual recurring subscription-style TANK-GUARD® protection program, one-time fuel additive sales to dealers and consumers (32 oz / 16 oz bottles treating 275 gallons each), professional tank replacement services through its wholly owned Bond-Tite Tank Service subsidiary (removal, certified disposal, new tank installation, one-year warranty), and sale of Dura Vinyl containment trays as preventive accessories. Go-to-market is hybrid: a channel-partner motion through a network of independent heating oil dealers who enroll customers and administer annual treatments, combined with a direct field-service motion via Bond-Tite for residential, commercial, and municipal tank replacements across Massachusetts and neighboring New England states. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; subscription costs, tank replacement fees, and warranty credit amounts are negotiated through dealers. The customer base is highly fragmented residential homeowners with oil heat, plus a smaller commercial and municipal book of business, with no concentration risk visible in the source data.
Lincoln Laboratory firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Lincoln Laboratory
- Legal name
- Lincoln Laboratory
- Website
- https://lincolnlaboratory.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1958
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Lincoln Laboratory is a privately held specialty chemical company founded in 1958 in Massachusetts that provides annual oil tank corrosion protection programs, proprietary fuel additives, and direct tank replacement services through its Bond-Tite Tank Service subsidiary and an independent oilheat dealer network serving residential and commercial customers in the New England region.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Lincoln Laboratory industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Home heating oil tank protection and fuel quality products
- NAICS
- Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Corrosion Control & Cathodic Protection Maintenance (CP Systems, Coatings) (EUAJAMAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Tank, Pipeline & Marine Coating Services (Lining/Wrapping) (IMAIAKAJ)
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Where Lincoln Laboratory is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Leicester
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Lincoln Laboratory business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- TANK-GUARD® and TANK SAVER® Protection Programs: Annual recurring subscription-based protection programs where homeowners pay for corrosion inhibitor treatment and receive tank warranty coverage. Enrolled tanks receive annual treatment with automatic renewal, with the oilheat dealer arranging tank replacement if a covered leak occurs.
- Fuel Additive Products: One-time purchase of proprietary fuel additives including XTA-2000™, FROST FREE™, XTA-CFI™, and DISTILLATE 38® sold in measured doses (32 oz, 16 oz bottles) to oilheat dealers and directly to consumers. Products treat 275 gallons per container.
- Bond-Tite Tank Service - Tank Replacement: One-time service for replacing dangerous or leaking oil tanks. Includes removal, certified disposal of old tank and hazardous materials, installation of new tank in compliance with safety codes, and permits. Offers one year warranty on materials and service.
- Containment Tray Sales: Sale of Dura Vinyl containment trays (approximately 74" long by 15" wide, 15-gallon capacity) as preventive maintenance accessories to prevent leaks, drips, or spills from oil tanks.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | TANK-GUARD® Annual Protection Program |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Lincoln Laboratory product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lincoln Laboratory provides home heating oil tank corrosion protection, fuel oil quality management additives, and oil tank replacement services. Its flagship TANK-GUARD® program is an annual subscription combining liquid corrosion inhibitor treatment with tank warranty coverage, sold through oilheat dealers. The company also offers proprietary fuel additives (XTA-2000™, FROST FREE™, XTA-CFI™, DISTILLATE 38®) formulated for Ultra Low Sulfur Heating Oil and Bioheat® blends, and operates Bond-Tite Tank Service for residential, commercial, and municipal tank replacement.
Product overview
Lincoln Laboratory provides a unified portfolio of oil tank products and services centered on home heating oil storage tank safety and fuel quality. The core offerings include TANK-GUARD®, an annual corrosion protection and warranty program, and Bond-Tite Tank Service for oil tank replacement. These are complemented by a suite of proprietary fuel additives—XTA-2000™ Premium Fuel Additive, FROST FREE™ De-Icer, XTA-CFI™ Cold Flow Improver, and DISTILLATE 38® Heating Oil Treatment—which address fuel stability, cold weather performance, and tank maintenance. The company also offers containment trays as an accessory. Together, these products provide homeowners with comprehensive protection against oil tank corrosion, leak damage, and fuel quality issues.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- XTA-2000 Premium Fuel Additive: Multi-functional fuel additive for heating oil that stabilizes fuel, dissolves sludge, removes water, and fights organic contamination. Approved for Ultra Low Sulfur and Biofuel blends up to B20.
- FROST FREE De-Icer
- XTA-CFI Cold Flow Improver
- DISTILLATE 38 Heating Oil Treatment
Products and services
- TANK-GUARD® Annual oil tank corrosion protection and warranty program that uses liquid corrosion inhibitors to mitigate internal corrosion, and provides financial tank warranty coverage if the tank needs replacement. Sold through oilheat dealers with automatic annual renewal.
- Bond-Tite Tank Service Oil tank servicing and replacement service for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. Includes removal and certified EPA-compliant disposal of old tanks, installation of new tanks in compliance with safety codes and permits, and a one-year warranty on materials and service. Bond-Tite technicians can replace most residential oil tanks in under three hours.
- XTA-2000™ Premium Fuel Additive Multi-functional fuel stabilizer and conditioner that stabilizes stored fuel, dissolves sludge, removes condensation, reduces clogged filters and strainers, fights organic contamination from fungi and bacteria, contains metal deactivators, and helps oil burners run cleaner with greater efficiency.
- FROST FREE™ De-Icer Antifreeze and de-icer for fuel oil tanks and lines that removes water, prevents wax buildup, dissolves ice crystals, and thaws frozen lines. 16 ounces treats up to 275 gallons.
- XTA-CFI™ Cold Flow Improver Pour point depressant that extends the low temperature flow range of No. 2 distillate fuel by modifying wax crystal structure, reducing gelling and filter plugging. Lowers pour point and cold filter plugging point by 25°F or more. 16 ounces treats 275 gallons.
- DISTILLATE 38® Heating Oil Treatment Heating oil treatment that disperses sludge and water, cleans tanks and lines, keeps burner parts clean, and prevents frozen lines. 32 ounces treats up to 275 gallons.
- Heating Oil Tank Containment Tray Leak containment tray made of Dura Vinyl (approximately 74" long by 15" wide) that holds about 15 gallons of oil to catch leaks and prevent environmental damage.
Quantifiable outcome
- TANK-GUARD® lowers pour point and cold filter plugging point by 25°F or more depending on fuel specifications
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Companies that use Lincoln Laboratory
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Lincoln Laboratory technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Lincoln Laboratory partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Fuel Ox®, LLCcoreStrategic partnership announced March 28, 2025 where Fuel Ox produces advanced fuel additives for Lincoln Laboratory's TANK-GUARD® and TANK SAVER® programs. Fuel Ox's proprietary additives improve fuel efficiency and performance. This collaboration combines Fuel Ox's cutting-edge additive technology with Lincoln Laboratory's proven tank protection systems to deliver enhanced protection against corrosion, water accumulation, and harmful sludge buildup in home heating oil tanks. Homeowners in the protection programs benefit from the powerful combination of Fuel Ox additives and Lincoln Laboratory's comprehensive services.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights2 records
Lincoln Laboratory competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Lincoln Laboratory leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Lincoln Laboratory subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Lincoln Laboratory funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Lincoln Laboratory M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Laboratory
What does Lincoln Laboratory do?
Lincoln Laboratory provides home heating oil tank corrosion protection, fuel oil quality management additives, and oil tank replacement services. Its flagship TANK-GUARD® program is an annual subscription combining liquid corrosion inhibitor treatment with tank warranty coverage, sold through oilheat dealers. The company also offers proprietary fuel additives (XTA-2000™, FROST FREE™, XTA-CFI™, DISTILLATE 38®) formulated for Ultra Low Sulfur Heating Oil and Bioheat® blends, and operates Bond-Tite Tank Service for residential, commercial, and municipal tank replacement.
Is Lincoln Laboratory a public or private company?
Lincoln Laboratory is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Lincoln Laboratory founded?
Lincoln Laboratory was founded in 1958. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Lincoln Laboratory based?
Lincoln Laboratory is headquartered in Leicester, United States, in the North America region.
How does Lincoln Laboratory make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. TANK-GUARD® and TANK SAVER® Protection Programs are the primary driver. The others are fuel Additive Products, bond-Tite Tank Service - Tank Replacement and containment Tray Sales.
Does Lincoln Laboratory have an API?
No public API is recorded for Lincoln Laboratory.
What industry is Lincoln Laboratory in?
Lincoln Laboratory's product category is Home heating oil tank protection and fuel quality products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAJAMAF, Corrosion Control & Cathodic Protection Maintenance (CP Systems, Coatings), with a secondary code of IMAIAKAJ, Tank, Pipeline & Marine Coating Services (Lining/Wrapping). Its NAICS code is 33281 and its SIC code is 2890.