PHI OIL

What PHI OIL does

PHI OIL GmbH is an Austrian specialty lubricant manufacturer that develops and produces its entire product portfolio in-house at the PHI Base facility in St. Georgen bei Salzburg, Austria. The company operates as an owner-managed private limited company (GmbH, FN 249341d), with managing directors Dipl.-Ing. Michael Markschl\u00e4ger and Mag. Thomas Haunsperger and owner/shareholder Ing. Manfred Markschl\u00e4ger. PHI OIL offers a comprehensive catalog spanning engine oils, transmission fluids (manual, automatic, dual-clutch, CVT), hydraulic oils, gear oils, greases, brake fluids, antifreeze, and specialty products such as fire-resistant hydraulic oils and readily biodegradable lubricants, organized into three tiered automotive lines: Racing (top performance), Life (price-performance), and Approved (specification-compliant).

The company serves five primary vertical segments\u2014metalworking, general industry, construction, agriculture, and automotive\u2014with automotive designated as the primary segment. For industrial customers, PHI OIL runs a direct B2B sales model targeting enterprise accounts across Europe, supported by qualified technicians, high product availability, and short delivery times. For the automotive segment, products are distributed exclusively through specialist workshops to ensure application-specific technical advice and proper product fit.

PHI OIL positions its value proposition on proprietary in-house formulations, single-site quality control, and quantifiable operational outcomes including reduced oil consumption, wear protection, and improved transmission efficiency. The company has signaled a sustainability orientation through CO2 emission reduction commitments across operations and product portfolio, anchored in part by its readily biodegradable lubricant line. No external investors, parent company, public funding, or disclosed revenue figures are present in available sources, and the business is privately held with no headcount or financial disclosures.

Name

PHI OIL

Legal name

PHI OIL GmbH

Website

https://phi-oil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PHI OIL GmbH is an Austrian owner-managed specialty lubricant manufacturer producing engine oils, transmission fluids, hydraulic oils, greases, and biodegradable lubricants at its Salzburg facility, serving industrial, agricultural, construction, and automotive customers across Europe via direct B2B sales and specialist workshops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lubricants

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191)

SIC

Miscellaneous Products Of Petroleum & Coal (2990)

akta.pro primary industry

Lubricant Formulation & Blending (Finished Lubricants) (EUALAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Lubricants (Hydraulics, Gear, Compressor, Turbine, Metalworking) (EUALAJAG), Automotive Lubricants (PCMO, HDMO, ATF, Gear Oils, Coolants) (EUALAJAH)

Keywords

• Industrial lubricants
• Engine oils
• Transmission fluids
• Hydraulic oils
• Specialty greases

Headquarters

HQ city

Sankt Georgen Bei Salzburg

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Lubricant Product Sales: PHI OIL generates revenue through the sale of proprietary lubricants and related products to industrial and automotive customers across Europe. Products are sold through specialist workshops and direct B2B relationships with corporate customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

PHI OIL develops and manufactures specialty lubricants at its PHI Base facility in St. Georgen bei Salzburg, Austria. The portfolio covers engine oils, transmission fluids (manual, automatic, dual clutch, CVT), hydraulic oils, gear oils, greases, brake fluids, antifreeze, and specialized products such as fire-resistant hydraulic oils and readily biodegradable lubricants, organized into three product lines: Racing, Life, and Approved.

Product overview

PHI OIL is an Austrian lubricant manufacturer producing a comprehensive portfolio of specialty lubricants organized into three product lines (Racing, Life, and Approved) serving the automotive, agriculture, construction, metalworking, and industrial sectors. The product range includes engine oils, transmission fluids (manual, automatic, dual clutch, CVT), hydraulic oils, gear oils, greases, brake fluids, antifreeze, and specialty products such as fire-resistant and biodegradable lubricants. All products are developed and manufactured in-house at the company's PHI Base facility in Salzburg, Austria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PHI OIL RACING: Premium performance product line for top performance applications
• PHI OIL LIFE
• PHI OIL APPROVED

Products and services

• PHI OIL Racing Range Top-performance lubricants for expert automotive applications, featuring the company's best development know-how for maximum power and efficiency.
• PHI OIL Life Range Best price-performance ratio lubricants offering premium product performance at conventional lubricant prices.
• PHI OIL Approved Range Maximum safety lubricants meeting all manufacturer approval requirements for absolute reliability.
• Engine Oils High-performance engine oils for automotive and agricultural machinery applications.
• Motorcycle Oils (4T and 2T) Specialized lubricants for four-stroke and two-stroke motorcycle engines.
• Transmission Oils (Manual, Automatic, Axle, Distribution Gear) Gear oils and transmission fluids designed for manual transmissions, automatic transmissions, dual clutch transmissions, CVT systems, axle/differential applications, and distribution/power take-off applications in vehicles and machinery.
• Steering, Fork, Shock Absorber, and Brake Fluids Hydraulic fluids for power steering systems, damping fluids for motorcycle and vehicle suspension, and DOT-specification brake fluids for hydraulic braking systems.
• Radiator Antifreeze Coolant and antifreeze solutions for engine cooling systems.
• Universal Tractor Oils (UTTO & STOU) Universal tractor transmission oils (UTTO) and super tractor universal oils (STOU) for multi-purpose agricultural equipment use.
• Hydraulic Oils (Agricultural and Construction) High-performance hydraulic fluids for agricultural and construction machinery applications.
• Lubricating Greases Lubricating greases for various agricultural and industrial applications.
• Readily Biodegradable Lubricants Environmentally friendly lubricants designed to decompose quickly and minimize ecological impact.
• Fire Resistant Hydraulic Oils Specialized hydraulic oils designed for high-risk environments where fire resistance is critical.
• Compressor Oils Lubricants designed for air compressor and pneumatic system applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• The right lubricant choice immediately pays off and can be measured and proven in figures

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

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Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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 →

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