Quaker Houghton, the global leader in industrial process fluids, and Petrolube, Saudi Arabia’s leading lubricants company and one of the world’s top five independent pure-play lubricant producers, announced the establishment of a strategic alliance during the 3rd Saudi International Iron & Steel Conference, held in Riyadh from 14 – 16 October 2025.

The Saudi International Iron & Steel Conference, the largest event of its kind in the Kingdom, brought together thousands of participants from more than 50 countries. The event served as a central platform for global industry leaders to explore trends, exchange knowledge, and align initiatives with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

This strategic alliance brings together Petrolube’s deep local knowledge and regional presence with Quaker Houghton’s global innovation and technical expertise. Operating under the theme “Diversifying with Purpose; Delivering with Performance,” the collaboration focuses on delivering high-performance, sustainable solutions for the steel, automotive, and modern manufacturing sectors. The partnership is designed to strengthen industrial competitiveness, offering expanded access to proven technologies, localized products and solutions across Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region.

A central focus of the alliance is the introduction of Quaker Houghton’s Metalworking Fluids into Petrolube’s portfolio, a high-growth product segment with strong alignment to Saudi Arabia’s industrial ambitions. These solutions will become more accessible to local industries, ensuring faster delivery, tailored service, and world-class technical support.

Customers will benefit from integrated solutions that enhance productivity, extend equipment life, reduce downtime, and generate measurable cost savings. The alliance will help Petrolube and its customers build long-term capabilities by sharing practical expertise, applying global best practices, and delivering sustainable technologies that improve efficiency and performance.

Salman Saadat, CEO of Petrolube, said: “This partnership is a milestone for Petrolube as we expand into new product categories that will shape the future of industrial performance in the Kingdom. By strengthening our relationship with Quaker Houghton, we are delivering advanced solutions locally, supporting our customers’ success, and contributing to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambitions.”

Jeewat Bijlani, EVP Global Specialty & Chief Growth Officer at Quaker Houghton, added: “Our collaboration with Petrolube reflects our ongoing commitment to Saudi Arabia and its evolving customer needs, serving industries with innovative solutions, sustainability, and operational excellence. By combining our global expertise with local service, we are setting a new benchmark for industrial solutions in the region.”

This alliance reflects a shared commitment to sustainability, innovation, and industrial growth, directly supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals of diversification and operational excellence. Customers across the region will gain from both global technology leadership and trusted local execution.

About Petrolube
Established in 1968, Petrolube is Saudi Arabia’s #1 lubricants company and one of the world’s top five independent pure-play lubricant producers. A wholly owned subsidiary of Petromin Corporation under the Al-Dabbagh Group, Petrolube manufactures more than 400 lubricants and greases across automotive, industrial, marine, and governmental sectors. With blending plants in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dubai, and a distribution network spanning six warehouses and over 40 countries, Petrolube delivers high-performance solutions to industries worldwide.

About Quaker Houghton
Quaker Houghton is the global leader in industrial process fluids. With a presence around the world, including operations in over 25 countries, our customers include thousands of the world’s most advanced and specialized steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, container, mining, and metalworking companies. Our high-performing, innovative and sustainable solutions are backed by best-in-class technology, deep process knowledge and customized services. With approximately 4,400 employees, including chemists, engineers and industry experts, we partner with our customers to improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next. Quaker Houghton is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, located near Philadelphia in the United States. Visit quakerhoughton.com to learn more.