AMSOIL INC. Acquires Aerospace Lubricants

[buster]

July 1, 2024

Superior, WI — AMSOIL INC., a global leader in synthetic lubricant technology, has acquired Columbus, Ohio-based Aerospace Lubricants. Founded in 1973, Aerospace designs and manufactures a broad and specialized array of greases for industrial manufacturing operations and private-label customers in automotive, industrial, military, aerospace and consumer markets. Aerospace Lubricants will operate as an independent subsidiary of AMSOIL.

“By acquiring Aerospace Lubricants, we are acquiring a strong new partner for grease formulation and production,” said AMSOIL Chairman & CEO Alan Amatuzio. “We are going to invest in Aerospace to enhance the capabilities and capacity of the operation. Our operational excellence combined with their grease expertise will result in significant value added for Aerospace and AMSOIL customers.”

AMSOIL INC. Acquires Aerospace Lubricants with Strategy for Growth - AMSOIL Industrial Blog

blog.amsoilindustrial.com

 

[fantastic]

Another company bought out. Sounds like it'll benefit Amsoil.

 

[Just a civilian pilot]

July 1, 2024

Superior, WI — AMSOIL INC., a global leader in synthetic lubricant technology, has acquired Columbus, Ohio-based Aerospace Lubricants. Founded in 1973, Aerospace designs and manufactures a broad and specialized array of greases for industrial manufacturing operations and private-label customers in automotive, industrial, military, aerospace and consumer markets. Aerospace Lubricants will operate as an independent subsidiary of AMSOIL.

“By acquiring Aerospace Lubricants, we are acquiring a strong new partner for grease formulation and production,” said AMSOIL Chairman & CEO Alan Amatuzio. “We are going to invest in Aerospace to enhance the capabilities and capacity of the operation. Our operational excellence combined with their grease expertise will result in significant value added for Aerospace and AMSOIL customers.”

AMSOIL INC. Acquires Aerospace Lubricants with Strategy for Growth - AMSOIL Industrial Blog

blog.amsoilindustrial.com

I can see Amsoil stickers soon on the Airbus engine cowlings.

 

[fantastic]

I can see Amsoil stickers soon on the Airbus engine cowlings.

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[MolaKule]

I think the main reason for the acquisition is that Amsoil wants its own in-house grease production capability.

 

[Just a civilian pilot]

That means my landings will be even smoother than before , I will be greasing them on more often

 

[burbguy82]

I think the main reason for the acquisition is that Amsoil wants its own in-house grease production capability.

Are you talking physically or intellectually? OR both?

It does make sense to buy a working model than to start from scratch.

I did not know they did not even make their own grease.....

 

[Pablo]

Are you talking physically or intellectually? OR both?

It does make sense to buy a working model than to start from scratch.

I did not know they did not even make their own grease.....

No. Grease is not so simple or easy to make. Most ALL grease is branded from three or four manufacturers.

I look forward to the dealer and PC prices!!!!!!!

 

[MolaKule]

Are you talking physically or intellectually? OR both?

It does make sense to buy a working model than to start from scratch.

I did not know they did not even make their own grease.....

I am talking intellectually. By buying this facility, they will have more control of their product from formulation to packaged product.

There are not that many grease makers but those grease makers that are still 'cooking' grease will package the grease for you and label it with your house brand.

Apparently, Lucas is doing the same thing.

Lucas Oil Opens Advanced Grease Manufacturing Facility in Indiana – Lucas Oil Products, Inc. – Keep That Engine Alive!

www.lucasoil.com

The grapevine has it that both Lucas and Amsoil were buying their polymer grease from the same supplier.

I suspect that Amsoil will now be able to have more grease offerings of differing types and acquire inroads into the aviation industry.

 

[burbguy82]

No. Grease is not so simple or easy to make. Most ALL grease is branded from three or four manufacturers.

I look forward to the dealer and PC prices!!!!!!!

Do you reckon it will be any "better".

I bought a case of NGLI1 grease a while back, and my excavator did not like it. Maybe I should have got #2......anyway, it was very squeaky

 

[JHZR2]

The grapevine has it that both Lucas and Amsoil were buying their polymer grease from the same supplier.

polymer grease???

 

[MolaKule]

polymer grease???

Polymeric grease sounds more technical, but a polymeric grease simply means of or being a polymer, or chemical compounds having the same elements combined in the same proportion but with different molecular weights.

https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-nlgi-1-100-synthetic-polymeric-truck-chassis-and-equipment-grease-gptr1/

https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-nlgi-2-100-synthetic-polymeric-off-road-grease-gpor2/

I find these polymer/polymeric greases hold the base oils better resulting in less weeping.

 

[oilboy123]

Seems that Amsoil wants irons in different fires...... Makes sense with electric cars making inroads. Though combustion will be around for awhile. Can't see flights accross oceans being all electric just yet...

 

[Just a civilian pilot]

I wish them the very best and am glad to see them diversify/expand ( and offer new products ).

 

[nthach]

I can see Amsoil stickers soon on the Airbus engine cowlings.

Scuba gear also uses Aerospace Lubricants grease as well - Tribolube. Christolube MGC-111 was the default lube of choice of regulators seeing any kind of O2 exposure but it left behind residue an ultrasonic will have an hard time taking off. Many techs are using Tribolube 77 instead.

 

[4WD]

No. Grease is not so simple or easy to make. Most ALL grease is branded from three or four manufacturers.

I look forward to the dealer and PC prices!!!!!!!

Well, if it’s not - and in fairness to a brand we love to hate - my boat trailer hubs came packed with RnT and have now used it for years - RnT and their power steering fluid have worked well for me - not interested in other things from them …

Lucas Oil Opens Advanced Grease Manufacturing Facility in Indiana – Lucas Oil Products, Inc. – Keep That Engine Alive!

www.lucasoil.com