Tribologik Laboratories

What Tribologik Laboratories does

Tribologik Laboratories (legally Predictive Maintenance Corporation, with the Tribologik® mark owned by OSTCO ASS. Inc.) is a private, ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited fluid and fuel analysis services company founded in 1984 and headquartered in Hammond, Indiana. The company provides laboratory-based testing of oils, fuels, coolants, and greases for industrial, mining, transportation, aerospace, maritime, and critical-infrastructure customers, supported by a proprietary automated laboratory management software platform with a rule-based expert system, an extensive lubricant and fuel database, and complementary client portal, mobile application, and intelligent maintenance dashboard.

The company operates four core testing service lines—oil, fuel, coolant, and grease analysis—across two accredited laboratories in Hammond, IN (USA) and St-Laurent, QC (Canada), staffed by Ph.D. chemists and ICML-certified Level II Machine Lubricant Analysts. Revenue is generated from direct testing services (quote-based, recurring), a Private Label partnership program for OEMs and fuel/oil suppliers (licensing/royalty model), worldwide software licensing of the Tribologik Automated Laboratory Management Software to other laboratories (licensing/royalty model), and sales of sampling supplies. Distribution is handled through direct sales, regional channel partners in Panama, Mexico, Peru, and China, and a global licensed-laboratory network operating under the Tribologik brand. As of November 5, 2024, the company was acquired by Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA), expanding its service scope to include lift equipment, crane, and industrial inspections.

Name

Tribologik Laboratories

Legal name

Predictive Maintenance Corporation

Website

https://www6.tribologik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tribologik Laboratories is a private, ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited fluid and fuel analysis company founded in 1984, serving industrial, mining, transportation, aerospace, and maritime customers through accredited laboratory testing, private-label partnerships, software licensing, and regional channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid and Fuel Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Lubrication, Oil Analysis & Tribology Services (EUAEAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)

Keywords

• Lubricant testing services
• Fuel quality analysis
• Oil analysis laboratory
• Predictive maintenance testing
• Industrial fluid testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hammond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Core revenue stream from performing fluid and fuel analysis services including oil testing, fuel analysis, coolant analysis, and grease testing for transportation, mining, and industrial equipment. Services are ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited and follow ASTM standards.
2. Private Label Partnership: OEM, fuel/oil supplier, maintenance service providers, and fuel polishing organisations can offer oil/fuel analysis under their own brand name. Partners receive testing services at Tribologik's certified laboratory with branded reporting.
3. Software Licensing: Licensing of Tribologik automated laboratory management software to oil and fuel analysis laboratories worldwide. Licensees gain access to the Tribologik technology including database, expert system, quality assurance system, and brand.
4. Sampling Supplies: Sale of sampling equipment and supplies including tubing, plastic bottles, valve mount systems, probes, and sampling kits for fluid analysis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tribologik Laboratories operates ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratories that perform fluid and fuel analysis testing for industrial, mining, transportation, and aerospace equipment. Core services include oil analysis, fuel testing (diesel, gasoline, jet, marine, AVGAS), coolant analysis, and grease analysis, supported by a proprietary automated laboratory management system, expert system, web portal, mobile application, and an intelligent maintenance dashboard.

Product overview

Tribologik Laboratories offers a comprehensive suite of fluid and fuel analysis services centered around its ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited testing laboratories. The portfolio includes four core testing service lines—Fuel Analysis, Oil Analysis, Coolant Analysis, and Grease Analysis—each supported by extensive test menus covering multiple fuel types (diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, marine fuel, AVGas) and equipment categories (engines, gearboxes, hydraulics, transformers, turbines, compressors, HVAC). These testing services are complemented by three technology platforms: the Tribologik® Web Portal for online report management, the Tribologik® Mobile Application for field access to reports and barcode scanning, and the Tribologik® Intelligent Maintenance Dashboard for visualization of maintenance indicators. Supporting offerings include sampling supplies, professional training services, private-label partnerships for branded reporting, and a worldwide licensing program for the Tribologik® Automated Laboratory Management Software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tribologik Automated Laboratory Management Software: Automated laboratory management software for oil and fuel analysis laboratories, offered under license worldwide.

Products and services

• Fuel Analysis Services
• Oil Analysis Services
• Coolant Analysis
• Grease Analysis
• Tribologik Web Portal
• Tribologik Mobile Application
• Tribologik Intelligent Maintenance Dashboard
• Tribologik Automated Laboratory Management Software (Licensed)
• Sampling Supplies
• Training Services
• Private Label Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% of all problems in diesel engines are caused by poor maintenance of the cooling system
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024As of November 5, 2024, Tribologik Laboratories became part of Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA). This acquisition allows Tribologik to provide customers access to additional laboratory and inspection services including lift equipment inspections, crane inspections, and industrial inspections with engineering expertise while continuing to provide world-class lubricant, fuel, coolant, and grease testing services.
• Sol Quimi S.A / Bio & Eco Products SolutionsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for Central America & Panama (Panama City) and Mexico (Guadalajara). Handles sales and support for fluid analysis services in these markets. Contact: [email protected], WA 506 61791498 / 507 6819 2505 (Panama), [email protected], +521 33 2173 3053 (Mexico).
• TECHNO STANDARD SACregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for Peru (Lima). Handles sales and support for fluid analysis services in the Peruvian market. Contact: [email protected], [email protected], +51-1-761-2328.
• KAYTRONICS Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for China. Handles sales and support for fluid analysis services in the Chinese market. Contact: [email protected], [email protected], +86 (159) 1450 0061.
• Licensed Tribologik LaboratoriescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOil and fuel analysis laboratories worldwide can license the Tribologik technology, including the extensive database, expert system, automated laboratory management system, quality assurance system, and the Tribologik registered trademark. Licensees maintain ownership of their premises while benefiting from Tribologik's continuous R&D updates and mutual marketing synergies.
• Private Label PartnerscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOEMs, fuel/oil suppliers, maintenance service providers, and fuel polishing organisations can offer oil/fuel analysis services under their own brand. Tests are performed at Tribologik's ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certified laboratory with reports generated under the partner's brand, banner, and logo. Partners also get access to a transparent client module for their customers.
• International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribologik's training sessions are dispensed by instructors certified as Level II Machine Lubricant Analysts (ISO 18436-4, II) through the International Council for Machinery Lubrication.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global testing, inspection, and certification giant whose industrial oil, fuel, and lubricant testing services overlap Tribologik's core offering. Much broader service portfolio and global footprint; competes for large multi-site enterprise accounts.
• Intertek: Global TIC group providing fuel quality testing, lubricant analysis, and condition monitoring for transportation, energy, and industrial sectors. Overlaps with Tribologik across fuel/oil testing and certification.
• Bureau Veritas: Diversified TIC incumbent with marine fuel testing, IMO 2020 sulfur verification, and industrial oil analysis services. Competes with Tribologik especially in maritime fuel compliance and large fleet contracts.
• ALS Global: International testing services network with strong fuel and lubricant testing capability for mining, industrial, and transportation clients. Competes on similar ASTM/ISO-based testing scopes to Tribologik.

Direct peers

• Oil Analysis Inc: Independent oil analysis laboratory offering routine and specialty lubricant testing with web-based reporting. Competes head-to-head with Tribologik for industrial and fleet testing accounts.
• Spectro Scientific: Provider of oil analysis instruments, on-site test kits, and laboratory services for in-service lubricant and fuel monitoring. Competes with Tribologik on condition-monitoring programs for industrial and military customers.
• Polaris Laboratories: US-based oil and fluid analysis laboratory serving industrial, mining, and transportation customers with a comparable lubricant testing service menu and web-based reporting portal. Closest direct competitor in scale and customer mix.
• WearCheck: Specialist oil/fuel analysis laboratory with ISO 17025 accreditation and a global network of affiliated labs (including Africa, Europe, Asia). Competes directly with Tribologik in mining, industrial, and transportation condition-monitoring testing.

Others

• Pratt & Whitney Canada (Engine Programs): Aircraft engine OEM whose chip analysis / SOAP / PATCH specifications Tribologik is certified to perform. Functions as both a customer and a spec-setter for Tribologik's aerospace testing business rather than a competitor.
• Predictive Maintenance Corp (PMC): Tribologik's own sister entity under the same administration prior to the IIA acquisition; provides the legal Canadian operating identity and predates the Tribologik brand. Worth noting only because it is the same group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tribologik
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tribologik-corporation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Tribologik Laboratories