What Oilfino Mineral Oil does

oilfino Mineralöl GmbH is a German lubricant distributor and private-label manufacturer headquartered in Prisdorf, near Hamburg. The company originated in 1947 as a fuel-oil distribution business founded by Carl Harms in Pinneberg, transitioned to broader fuels and lubricants in 1995 under new ownership, created the oilfino proprietary brand in 2010 upon relocating to Prisdorf, and was acquired by team AG in 2017, since when it has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary within the team Gruppe. In 2019, the company divested its remaining fuel-oil and diesel business to sister company team energie GmbH & Co. KG to focus exclusively on lubricants.

The company operates three integrated business lines: (1) the proprietary oilfino brand, with comprehensive product families spanning passenger-car engine oils (Via), commercial-vehicle engine oils (Econ), agricultural oils (Cultor), greases (Finoplex), gear and hydraulic oils (Geran, Gradus, Varius, Haron, Hedera, Heliks, Herba), industrial lubricants, base oils, antifreeze, motorcycle oils, and service products; (2) authorized distribution partnerships for ExxonMobil's Mobil brand and TotalEnergies' Total Deutschland brand; and (3) private-label contract manufacturing for service-station operators, mineral-oil traders, and parts retailers, including filling, logistics, and product documentation. The portfolio is supported by proprietary filling plants, 2,000,000 liters of storage capacity, a modern Euro-VI logistics fleet, and ISO 9001:2015 certification.

oilfino serves customers across automotive, commercial-vehicle, industrial, agricultural, and motorcycle segments through a hybrid go-to-market combining a direct B2B sales organization with an authorized dealer network spanning Germany and international markets (Lithuania, Austria, Ukraine, Bulgaria). Revenue is generated through one-time lubricant product sales (own brand plus distributed brands) supplemented by private-label service fees and Lubes Academy training revenue. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based, with customization available for private-label and fleet customers. OEM approvals held include Scania Low Ash (Econ T 9000 10W40, Econ T 9300 10W40) and Scania LDF-4 (Econ T 9500 5W30).

Name

Oilfino Mineral Oil

Legal name

oilfino Mineralöl GmbH

Website

https://oilfino.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

oilfino Mineralöl GmbH is a German lubricant distributor and private-label manufacturer operating the proprietary oilfino brand plus authorized Mobil and TotalEnergies distribution, serving automotive, commercial-vehicle, industrial, and agricultural customers across Germany and Europe via direct sales and dealer channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubricants

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) (424720)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Lubricant Formulation & Blending (Finished Lubricants) (EUALAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging, Filling & Private Label / Contract Manufacturing (EUALAJAD), Industrial Lubricants (Hydraulics, Gear, Compressor, Turbine, Metalworking) (EUALAJAG), Greases & Specialty Lubricants (Greases, Pastes, Chain Oils, Silicone/Fluoro) (EUALAJAJ), Retail & E-commerce Lubricants Sales (Auto Parts, Quick Lube, Online) (EUALAJAF)

Keywords

• Industrial lubricants
• Motor oils
• Hydraulic fluids
• Lubricating greases
• Base oils

Headquarters

HQ city

Prisdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Lubricant product sales (oilfino brand): Sale of proprietary oilfino branded lubricants including motor oils, industrial oils, hydraulic fluids, greases, and specialty products
2. Brand distribution (Mobil and Total): Distribution partnership revenue from selling Mobil and Total Deutschland branded lubricant products as authorized partner
3. Private Label solutions: Custom private label products for tank station operators, mineral oil traders, and parts retailers including filling, logistics, and product documentation services
4. Training services (Lubes Academy): Customer-specific and internal training programs for all areas of lubricant technology covering industry, GEO, food, and automotive sectors

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oilfino Mineralöl GmbH manufactures and distributes a broad range of lubricants — including motor oils, industrial oils, hydraulic fluids, greases, antifreeze, and base oils — marketed under its own Oilfino brand. In addition, the company acts as a distribution partner for Mobil and Total Deutschland lubricants and provides private label/blending services to third-party customers, supported by the Lubes Academy training program.

Product overview

oilfino Mineralöl GmbH is a lubricant distributor and private-label manufacturer based in Prisdorf, Germany. The company operates three integrated offerings: (1) its own oilfino brand covering comprehensive lubricant categories (engine oils, gear oils, hydraulic oils, greases, antifreeze, industrial lubricants), (2) distribution partnerships for Mobil and Total Deutschland brands, and (3) private-label solutions for resellers. The portfolio includes product lines such as oilfino Via (passenger car engine oils), Econ (commercial vehicle oils), Cultor (agricultural oils), Finoplex (greases), and various industrial product families. The company supplements physical products with the Oilfinder online tool, Lubes Academy training services, and logistics with up to 2,000,000 liters storage capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Motor oils (Oilfino brand) Engine and motor oils manufactured and sold under the Oilfino brand for automotive and industrial applications.
• Industrial oils (Oilfino brand) Industrial-grade lubrication oils produced under the Oilfino brand for use in machinery, manufacturing equipment, and industrial operations.
• Hydraulic fluids (Oilfino brand) Hydraulic fluids produced under the Oilfino brand for hydraulic systems in industrial and mobile equipment.
• Lubricating greases (Oilfino brand) Greases produced under the Oilfino brand for lubrication of bearings, chassis, and general industrial applications.
• Antifreeze (Oilfino brand) Antifreeze products produced under the Oilfino brand for cooling system protection in automotive and industrial applications.
• Base oils (Oilfino brand) Base oils produced under the Oilfino brand, supplied as foundational oils for lubricant blending and industrial use.
• Mobil lubricants distribution Distribution of Mobil's lubricants through Oilfino's dealer network in Germany, providing customers access to the Mobil brand portfolio.
• Total Deutschland lubricants distribution Distribution of Total Deutschland's lubricants through Oilfino's dealer network, providing customers access to the Total brand portfolio.
• Private label lubricant services Contract manufacturing and private label services in which Oilfino produces and packages motor oils, industrial oils, hydraulic fluids, greases, antifreeze, and base oils under the customer's brand.
• Lubes Academy training program Training program offered by Oilfino covering lubricant products, applications, and handling, aimed at dealers and industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sixfold increase in storage capacity and fourfold increase in office space since 2010
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• team AGcoreOthers · 1 January 2017team AG acquired the business in 2017 and operates it as a wholly-owned subsidiary under the name oilfino Mineralöl GmbH. The parent company is part of the larger team Gruppe.
• Mobil (ExxonMobil)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributoroilfino is an official distribution partner for Mobil brand lubricants in northern Germany. They offer the complete range of Mobil products including Mobil 1, Mobil Super, Mobil Delvac, and Mobil SHC industrial lubricants.
• Total Deutschland (TotalEnergies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributoroilfino is an authorized distribution partner for Total Deutschland, offering the complete range of Total lubricant products including the QUARTZ synthetic motor oil series.
• team GruppecoreOthersThe team Gruppe is the parent organization that owns oilfino. It includes various energy and building center companies.
• Lubes AcademymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Lubes Academy to provide comprehensive training programs for all areas of lubricant technology covering industry, GEO, food, and automotive sectors.
• FK PerformanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial sponsor of FK Performance motorsport team from Bremen. Marketing partnership providing visibility in motorsport sector.
• FairoxminorOthersPartner company featured in oilfino TV episode, specializing in lubricant storage solutions including oil cabinets for workshops.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Motul: French-headquartered independent lubricant manufacturer with a strong European presence, full automotive/industrial product range, and dealer/distributor network. Comparable as an independent, family-owned blender competing against majors in automotive and specialty segments.
• LIQUI MOLY: German-based independent lubricant manufacturer offering motor oils, additives, and maintenance products through a broad dealer and export network. Highly comparable to oilfino as a mid-sized German player with proprietary formulations, private-label capabilities, and multi-channel distribution.
• ROWE Mineralölwerk: German independent lubricant blender and private-label manufacturer with own base oil production, OEM approvals, and a broad product portfolio spanning automotive and industrial applications. Directly comparable on business model, geography, and customer segments.
• ADDINOL Lube Oil: German lubricant specialist producing motor oils, industrial oils, and greases with own formulations and export distribution. Comparable to oilfino in terms of product breadth, German origin, and B2B/industrial customer focus.
• AVIA Schmierstoffe: German/European lubricant brand and distributor with motor oils, industrial lubricants, and a private-label offering for fuel stations and dealers. Comparable mid-sized European player with overlapping product portfolio and dealer-driven GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Castrol (BP): Global lubricants major owned by BP, offering motor oils, industrial lubricants, and specialty products. Overlaps directly with oilfino's Mobil/Total-brand distribution activities and competes head-to-head in automotive and industrial segments.
• Fuchs Petrolub: World's largest independent lubricant manufacturer headquartered in Germany. Operates broadly across automotive, industrial, and food-grade lubricants with global scale. Overlaps with oilfino's industrial and automotive product lines but at materially larger scale and global footprint.
• TotalEnergies Lubricants: Global lubricants arm of TotalEnergies. Both a supplier to oilfino (through the Total Deutschland distribution agreement) and a competitor in industrial, commercial vehicle, and automotive lubricant markets across Europe.
• Shell Lubricants: Global lubricants major with a broad automotive, commercial, and industrial portfolio. Competes with oilfino's proprietary brand and the Mobil/Total products it distributes, particularly in fleet and industrial accounts.

Regional players

• Ravensberger Schmierölvertrieb: German regional lubricant distributor and blender serving automotive, commercial, and industrial customers primarily in the DACH region. Comparable mid-sized distribution-and-blending model with similar dealer relationships and German geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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