Our Company
Afton Chemical is a major independent supplier of lubricant and fuel additives to the oil industry and part of the worldwide NewMarket Corporation. From custom-formulated chemical blends to market-general additive components, Afton technology helps fuels burn cleaner, engines run smoother, and machines last longer.
At the heart of the Afton brand sits ‘Passion’ and around it are the people, chemistry and solutions that fuel our passion.
The foundation blocks upon which the company is founded, and which form our ‘passion for solutions’ philosophy, is symbolised by three corners of a triangle. The triangle represents the unique way we do business and emphasises that it is the inspiration and enthusiasm of our people which, when combined with our expertise and innovative chemistry, will always deliver customised and effective solutions for our worldwide customer base. This triangle perfectly describes our culture; how we approach our customers and help them achieve their business goals.
Afton Chemical has been a key player in the lubricant and fuel industry for more than 85 years, and during that time has produced some of the most trusted and most memorable products in the history of fuel and lubricant additives. We are confident that the feeling of collective responsibility – the chemistry and camaraderie we share with our customers, and the commitment we have to their ongoing success – has been fundamental in contributing to our own success. These are values and attributes we intend to consolidate and expand upon even further in the future.
We also pride ourselves in having many of the best chemists within the industry. People with the proven ability and enthusiasm to listen to our customers’ needs and work with them, to achieve innovative, yet appropriate solutions.
This valuable insight enables us to find innovative solutions that specifically match requirement; solutions that help to differentiate and improve our customers’ awareness in their market, whilst also increasing their profitability.
