Huron Industries, Inc. | SBA WOSB Certified

Name

Huron Industries, Inc. | SBA WOSB Certified

Legal name

Huron Industries, Inc.

Website

https://neolube.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Huron Industries, Inc. is a woman-owned specialty chemical manufacturer in Port Huron, Michigan that formulates and sells Neolube® colloidal graphite dry film lubricants, pipe thread sealants, and NEOSafe™ non-toxic sorbents, primarily serving the U.S. Navy nuclear propulsion program, commercial nuclear power, aerospace, and defense customers under long-standing MIL-SPEC qualifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Specialty Lubricants

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Heavy-Duty Lubricants (IMAEAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Lubricants (Hydraulics, Gear, Compressor, Turbine, Metalworking) (EUALAJAG)

Keywords

• Dry film lubricants
• Pipe thread sealants
• Nuclear grade lubricants
• Specialty industrial coatings
• Non-toxic sorbent powder

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Huron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Lubricant and Sealant Products: One-time product sales of dry film lubricants, pipe thread sealants, and sorbent powders. Revenue generated through direct product orders with optional certification fees. Available in multiple container sizes (2oz to 5 gallon). Repeat orders from established customer relationships in nuclear and defense sectors.
2. Quality Certification Services: Certificate of Quality Conformance and Analysis provided per batch/shipment. Certification charges are non-refundable and added to product orders. Required for regulated industries including nuclear and defense applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Huron Industries manufactures specialty colloidal graphite-based dry film lubricants, conductive lubricants, and pipe thread sealants sold under the Neolube® brand for nuclear, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications operating in extreme temperature, radiation, and pressure environments. The company also produces non-toxic NEOSafe™ hydrophobic sorbent powders used for oil and petrochemical spill cleanup and anti-slip floor safety. All products are formulated to meet military specifications (MIL-L-24131C, MIL-L-24478) and are manufactured at the company's Port Huron, Michigan facility.

Product overview

Huron Industries is a manufacturer of specialty industrial lubricants, coatings, and sealing solutions under the Neolube® brand. The product portfolio includes three main categories: (1) Dry Film Lubricants (Neolube No. 1, No. 1.1, and No. 2) - colloidal graphite-based lubricants for nuclear, aerospace, and industrial applications; (2) Pipe Thread Sealants (Neolube No. 100 and No. 1260) - anaerobic and graphite-based sealants for metal pipe fittings in power plants; and (3) Non-Toxic Absorbents (NEOSafe product line including Max, Plus, and All-Purpose variants) - sorbent powders for oil spill cleanup and anti-slip solutions. The company also offers Moly Kit products containing molybdenum disulfide. All products serve the nuclear, aerospace, defense, and general manufacturing sectors with a focus on high-purity formulations meeting military specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Neolube®: Registered trademark brand for industrial dry film lubricants, pipe thread sealants, and specialty lubricants for nuclear, aerospace, and industrial applications.
• NEOSafe™

Products and services

• Neolube® No. 1.1 Advanced formulation dry film lubricant composed of 99% pure furnace graphite, thermoplastic resin, and isopropanol. Designed for anti-seize, thread lubrication, and lubrication of moving parts in nuclear power generation, aerospace, and high-precision manufacturing. Operating range up to 400°F continuous and 850°F intermittent. MIL-L-24131C compliant.
• Neolube® No. 2 Dry film conductive lubricant composed of processed micro graphite and thermoplastic resin in isopropanol. Used at nuclear power plants as anti-seize compound, thread lubricant, and for lubricating moving parts and rubbing surfaces. Also serves as resistance coating providing conductivity and release properties to nonconductive substrates. Sheet Resistance <2400 ohms/sq@25µm, low halogen content.
• Neolube® No. 100 High-performance anaerobic pipe thread sealant for locking and sealing metal pipes and fittings. Creamy paste formulated to impart lubricity for assembly and provide immediate low-pressure sealing. Withstands temperatures to 300°F continuous. Halogen content 200 ppm max. Used in fossil fuel, solar, and hydropower plant piping systems.
• Neolube® No. 1260 Graphite-based lubricant paste and anti-seize compound designed for extremely high-temperature applications up to 635°C. Excellent radiation resistance, low halogen content, flexible, conformable, and resilient. Used for pipe joints in critical services; does not harden or cure even after years of use under high temperatures. Minimum two-year lifespan from first application.
• NEOSafe® Sorbent Powder Non-toxic, hydrophobic adsorbent powder for oil and petrochemical spill cleanup. Lightweight material with low heat transfer coefficient and zero respirable crystalline silica content. Used for anti-slip solutions on oily floors, parts cleaning, and general oil spill cleanup. Reusable and disposable with regular trash.
• Moly Kit (Molybdenum Disulfide) Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) preparation in isopropanol for applications requiring strict control of impurities. Certified to military specification MIL-L-24478. Available as premixed kit in 8-ounce bottle with applicator brush, or kit with 1500 grams MoS2 and 1000ml isopropanol. Used for threaded fasteners and anti-seize applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,700+ reactor-years of safe operation in US Navy nuclear propulsion program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nuclear Procurement Issues Corporation (NUPIC)minorOthersListed as industry link on Huron Industries website. NUPIC supports nuclear industry procurement activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Henkel (Loctite): Henkel's Loctite brand covers thread sealants, adhesives, and anti-seize products across industrial and consumer markets. Directly comparable to Neolube No. 100 pipe thread sealant, but Loctite is a much broader portfolio player rather than a focused nuclear-grade specialist.
• Quaker Houghton: Global industrial fluid and specialty lubricant supplier serving metalworking, aerospace, and primary metals. Comparable in industrial lubricant chemistry but operates at substantially larger scale with broader product breadth.
• A.W. Chesterton: Manufacturer of industrial sealing, lubrication, and corrosion protection products for power generation, chemical, and marine markets. Overlaps with Huron in power plant pipe thread sealing and industrial maintenance lubricants, but Chesterton is a broader industrial incumbent.
• Klüber Lubrication: Global specialty lubricants manufacturer serving aerospace, automotive, and heavy industry. Overlaps with Huron in high-temperature and high-purity industrial lubricant applications, but operates as a broad portfolio incumbent with significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• CRC Industries: Manufacturer of specialty chemical products including lubricants, penetrants, corrosion inhibitors, and cleaners for industrial and military/aviation markets. Most directly comparable for industrial maintenance and MIL-SPEC lubricant product lines.
• Anti-Seize Technology: Manufacturer of anti-seize compounds, thread sealants, and specialty lubricants for industrial, marine, and military markets. Directly comparable to Huron's pipe thread sealants (Neolube No. 100, No. 1260) and anti-seize product line in formulation and customer base.
• Jet-Lube: Specialty lubricants and anti-seize compounds for oil and gas, power generation, and military applications. Competes directly with Neolube in high-temperature, high-pressure environments and has overlapping relationships with nuclear and defense customers.
• LPS Labs: Specialty lubricants, penetrants, and cleaners for industrial maintenance, aviation, and military applications. Closely comparable business model focused on niche professional-grade lubricants with MIL-SPEC credentials.
• DuPont Molykote: DuPont's Molykote brand is a globally recognized dry film lubricant franchise (MoS2-based), serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. It is the most direct competitor to Neolube's MoS2 and graphite-based dry film offerings, competing head-to-head in aerospace and defense.

Emerging players

• Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants: Independent specialty lubricant manufacturer focused on industrial and food-grade lubricants with overlap into MoS2 and dry film lubricants. Comparable in business model as a privately held specialty formulator, though smaller scale and different end-market focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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