Process Oils

What Process Oils does

Process Oils, Inc. is a specialty industrial oils supplier and marketer headquartered at One Sugar Creek Center Blvd., Suite 920, Sugar Land, Texas, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ergon Inc., a family-owned petroleum conglomerate founded in 1954. The company supplies and markets a portfolio that includes renewable RBD triglyceride oils, Group I and II paraffinic base oils, naphthenic oils, low-PAH / unlabeled aromatic oils, and Distilled Aromatic Extract (DAE) oils for industrial buyers. Under an exclusive marketing agreement effective August 23, 2022, Process Oils also serves as the sole seller and marketer of Cross Oil's Corsol, L-Series, B-Series, CrossTrans, and Ebonite naphthenic oils produced at Cross Oil's Smackover, Arkansas refinery.

The business employs a sales-led, B2B go-to-market model with sales executives assigned by product category (Dielectric Fluids, Process Oils & Waxes, Base Oils), and 24/7, 362-days-per-year customer service. Target end-markets include industrial manufacturers in adhesives, asphalt modification, rubber processing, waterproofing and sealants, caulking, dust control, inks, PVC plastisols, and wood treating, plus rubber and tire industry customers requiring PAH-compliant aromatic oil alternatives. Distribution runs through direct sales engagement and EDI trading partner arrangements; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company carries no disclosed patents, awards, or independent certifications, and no revenue, headcount, or financial metrics are publicly reported.

The company is a downstream commercial and logistics layer atop Ergon's refining scale (Ergon Refining is described as the world's largest producer of specialty naphthenic oils), positioning Process Oils to bundle multiple chemistries under a single customer relationship and to monetize Cross Oil's high-viscosity, high-solvency product range that was previously marketed separately.

Name

Process Oils

Legal name

Process Oils, Inc.

Website

https://processoilsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Process Oils, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ergon Inc. headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, supplies and markets industrial process oils—renewable, paraffinic, naphthenic, low-PAH aromatic, and DAE—serving manufacturers in adhesives, rubber, asphalt, waterproofing, and tire applications under an exclusive Cross Oil marketing agreement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Oils

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Oils & White Oils (IMAEAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Base Oil Production & Supply (Group I–V, Re-refined) (EUALAJAA)

Keywords

• Process oils supply
• Naphthenic oils distribution
• Paraffinic base oils
• Aromatic process oils
• Industrial specialty oils

Headquarters

HQ city

Sugar Land

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Oils and Chemicals Sales: Process Oils generates revenue by selling and marketing petroleum-based process oils and chemicals including renewable oils, paraffinic oils, naphthenic oils, and aromatic oils to industrial customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Process Oils, Inc. is a B2B specialty oils supplier and marketer that supplies plant-based bio-oils, modified and partially renewable oils, Group I and II paraffinic oils, naphthenic oils, low PAH aromatic oils, and DAE (Distilled Aromatic Extract) oils to industrial manufacturers. As an Ergon company and the exclusive marketer of Cross Oil products since August 23, 2022, Process Oils provides Corsol, L-Series, B-Series, CrossTrans, and Ebonite naphthenic oils produced at Cross Oil's Smackover, Arkansas refinery. Products are sold through a category-assigned direct sales team serving applications including rubber and tire processing, adhesives, asphalt modification, waterproofing, sealants, caulking, dust control, inks, PVC plastisols, and wood treating.

Product overview

Process Oils, Inc. is a solutions provider offering a portfolio of industrial oils and specialty petroleum products. The company supplies plant-based bio-oils, modified renewable oils and polymers, partially renewable oils, Group I and II paraffinic oils, naphthenic oils, low PAH aromatic oils, and DAE oils. As an Ergon company, Process Oils serves as the exclusive marketer of Cross Oil products including Corsol, L-Series, B-Series, CrossTrans, and Ebonite oils produced from the Smackover, Arkansas refinery. The core product lines include Renewable Oils (RBD Triglyceride Oils), Paraffinic Oils, Naphthenic Oils, Unlabeled Aromatic Oils, and DAE (Distilled Aromatic Extract) Oils.

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Products and services

• Renewable Oils RBD Triglyceride Oils supplied by Process Oils Inc. for industrial applications, including plant-based bio-oils, modified renewable oils and polymers, and partially renewable oils. Intended for industrial manufacturers seeking renewable or partially renewable process oil chemistries.
• Paraffinic Oils Range of Group I and Group II paraffinic base oils supplied by Process Oils Inc. for industrial applications, drawing on Ergon's paraffinic base oil manufacturing capability through Ergon - West Virginia Inc.
• Naphthenic Oils Naphthenic oils refined in a wide range of viscosity, flash, solvency, and color specifications for various process oil applications. Includes naphthenic-based black oils used as compliant alternatives in rubber and tire applications.
• Unlabeled Aromatic Oils Low PAH aromatic oils that meet regulatory labeling and PAH content requirements for the rubber and tire industry, including naphthenic-based black oils. Sold to rubber compounders and tire manufacturers needing compliant aromatic oil alternatives.
• DAE Oil (Distilled Aromatic Extract) Conventional Distilled Aromatic Extract (DAE) oils featuring high flash points, low aniline points, and high aromatic content for solvency applications. Derived from the extraction of aromatics in paraffinic oil production.
• Cross Oil Naphthenic Product Line (Corsol, L-Series, B-Series, CrossTrans, Ebonite) Naphthenic oil product portfolio from Cross Oil's Smackover, Arkansas refinery, marketed exclusively by Process Oils Inc. since August 23, 2022, encompassing Corsol (high-viscosity naphthenic oil), L-Series, B-Series, CrossTrans, and Ebonite product lines. Targets industrial customers needing high viscosity and strong solvency solutions, with reduced freight costs where applicable and enhanced security of supply.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cross Oil Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 August 2022Process Oils is the exclusive seller and marketer of Cross Oil products including Corsol, L-Series, B-Series, CrossTrans, and Ebonite oils produced from Cross Oil's Smackover, Arkansas refinery. This agreement, effective August 23, 2022, expands access to high viscosity and solvency solutions while strengthening security of supply for customers through reduced freight costs where applicable and expanded product options.
• Ergon Inc.coreOthersProcess Oils Inc. is an Ergon company. Ergon was founded in 1954 and has grown to encompass a group of privately held companies operating under six primary business segments: Refining & Marketing, Specialty Chemicals, Asphalt & Emulsions, Oil & Gas, Midstream & Logistics, and Construction & Real Estate. Ergon Refining Inc. is the world's largest producer of specialty naphthenic oils, and Ergon - West Virginia Inc. is a major manufacturer of Group I and Group II paraffinic base oils.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Eastman Chemical Company: Eastman supplies specialty additives, plasticizers, and bio-based oils that intersect with Process Oils' renewable and specialty chemistries for industrial customers in adhesives, coatings, and polymer applications.
• BASF Industrial Oils & Lubricants: BASF supplies synthetic and bio-based industrial oils, base stocks, and process additives to comparable industrial customers in chemicals, plastics, and lubricants, competing adjacently with Process Oils across multiple end-use segments.

Broad incumbents

• Shell Lubricants: Shell is one of the world's largest producers of base oils and process oils, including Group I, II, and III paraffinic products, competing with Process Oils across industrial process oil categories as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Petro-Canada Lubricants (Suncor): Petro-Canada Lubricants is a major specialty base oil and process oil producer, including Group II and white oils used in industrial applications, competing with Process Oils in paraffinic process oil segments.
• HollyFrontier (HF Sinclair): HF Sinclair refines and markets specialty and base oils including paraffinic process oils and lubricating oils, overlapping with Process Oils in industrial paraffinic process oil markets at much larger scale.
• Idemitsu Kosan: Idemitsu is a Japanese integrated energy and specialty chemicals company that produces high-viscosity base oils and process oils, competing with Process Oils in specialty paraffinic and naphthenic process oil markets.
• Calumet Specialty Products Partners: Calumet manufactures and distributes specialty petroleum products including naphthenic oils, paraffinic oils, and white oils; it overlaps with Process Oils across multiple process oil chemistries but operates as a much larger, diversified specialty refiner.

Emerging players

• Cross Oil Refining & Marketing: Cross Oil is the Smackover, Arkansas specialty naphthenic refiner that supplies Process Oils under the 2022 exclusive marketing agreement; it competes indirectly via the same chemistries but is now commercially aligned as the production source for Process Oils.

Direct peers

• Nynas AB: Nynas is a leading global specialist in naphthenic specialty oils and transformer dielectric fluids, directly competing with Process Oils in the same industrial process oil and naphthenic chemistry categories.

Regional players

• Ergon Refining: Ergon Refining is the parent company's refining arm and the world's largest producer of specialty naphthenic oils; it is the upstream supplier of chemistries that Process Oils markets and is comparable as a naphthenic specialty oil peer at refining level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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