Who We Are
Houghton International is a global leader in delivering advanced metalworking fluids and services for the automotive, aerospace, firearms, metals, mining, machinery, offshore and beverage industries. With headquarters in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, Houghton operates research, manufacturing and office locations in 33 countries around the world delivering fluid solutions that increase profitability, improve product quality and minimise risks for our customers.

Our Mission and Values are the foundation for Houghton’s success. For over 150 years, the ideas embedded in our values have guided our employees to create the best solutions for our customers. These ideas go beyond our products and services. They are embedded in our culture and in our actions.

Our Customer Relationship Model
Houghton’s Customer Relationship Model reflects the fundamental importance of fully understanding the customer’s operations, delivering fluid solutions and services that optimise processes, and continuing to work with the customer through monitoring, innovation and continuous improvement.

Long Term Relationships
Houghton’s professional teams are committed to fully understanding each customer’s processes, challenges, context and goals to provide targeted solutions and services. Our strong customer relationships based on trust and common goals support long term partnerships, innovation and success.

Superior Products
Houghton is a leader in developing novel chemistries to solve complex manufacturing challenges. Our global R&D teams leverage in-depth industry knowledge to deliver advanced fluid solutions that optimise manufacturing performance.

Innovative Services
Houghton offers a wide range of expert knowledge and technical capabilities through its value-added service offerings. Our full-service chemistry and engineering labs carefully analyse operations and provide engineering support and services to improve operating performance.