March 8th, 2018 by Joe Frio
Fire hazards are constantly present in the steel industry with operations involving heavy equipment and liquid or red hot steel, and when mineral oil based hydraulic fluids are being used. However, there are alternatives that can be utilized without jeopardizing the performance or productivity of the steel production line.
September 8th, 2017 by Joe Frio
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR) has announced the results of its Special Meeting of Shareholders that was held earlier today. Shareholders approved the proposal necessary to complete the transaction to combine with Houghton International, Inc. The completion of the transaction, which is expected by the end of 2017 or early 2018, is subject to […]
July 27th, 2017 by Quintolubric
PDF Download 168.6 KB — 8% growth in net sales driven by a strong volume increase of 7%— Net income of $11.9 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.89 include the impact of Houghton combination-related expenses— 12% increase in non-GAAP earnings per diluted share to $1.24 CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., July 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR) […]
June 27th, 2017 by Quintolubric
May 2nd, 2017 by Quintolubric
Quaker Chemical Highlights QUINTOLUBRIC® 702-46 RD and QUAKERTEK™ BGG CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Steel mills face complex challenges in manufacturing where process fluids can optimize operations. Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR, “Quaker”), a longstanding supplier of steel fluids, offers integrated process solutions ranging from cleaners, rolling oils, corrosion preventives, temper fluids, and surface […]
April 5th, 2017 by Quintolubric
Creating a global leader uniquely positioned in metalworking and primary metals platforms with deep expertise across attractive customer segments CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR) and Houghton International Inc., companies with a combined 250-year history as providers of process fluids, chemical specialties, and technical expertise to the global primary metals […]
March 22nd, 2017 by Joe Frio
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR, “Quaker”) has been officially certified for the RC14001:2015 standard of the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® initiative. This certification challenges organizations to demonstrate a commitment to improving their safety, health and environmental (SH&E) and security performance. Quaker is only the second ACC member company […]
October 18th, 2016 by Quintolubric
Quaker Chemical highlights PRIMECOAT™ line CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — In steel manufacturing, the galvanizing process provides corrosion protection to the steel substrate followed by passivation to protect the zinc surface. Choosing an effective passivate chemistry with an appropriate regulatory consideration is a growing challenge given varying regional requirements. To meet this demand, […]
October 17th, 2016 by Joe Frio
JOE BERQUIST – The Quick File Joseph Berquist is the vice president and managing director of North America for Conshohocken, Pa.-based, Quaker Chemical Corp. Throughout his 20-year career with Quaker, Berquist has worked in almost all aspects of the primary metals and metalworking industries. After graduating from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in […]
September 27th, 2016 by Quintolubric
Quaker Chemical highlights its MSA based Tin Plating Process to the global market CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Sept. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ —Tin Plating, a critical process for applying tin to steel substrates, faces challenges with the demands for lower consumption, reduced costs, improved product quality, and reduced environmental impact. Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR, “Quaker”), a major […]