NewMarket Corporation is the parent company of Afton Chemical Corporation and Ethyl Corporation. As a parent company, NewMarket provides the leadership, guidance, and support that will enable both Afton and Ethyl to succeed by meeting the demands of an ever changing market with outstanding products, technology, and service that deliver lasting quality.
Against the background of that changing market, we see growth not only from the expansion of our existing customer base and the continuous addition of new industry-leading products, but also from acquisitions. With the holding company structure, acquisitions and joint ventures are simplified, diversification into new markets is easier, and financing options are improved.
Afton Chemical
Afton Chemical develops and manufactures petroleum additives that enhance the performance of lubricating oils and fuels. From custom-formulated chemical blends to market-general additive components, Afton technology helps fuels burn cleaner, engines run smoother, and machines last longer. We market that technology through two product lines:
• Lubricant additives are highly formulated chemical products that improve the performance, durability, and functionality of oils, enhancing the performance of machinery and engines.
• Fuel additives are chemical components and products that improve the refining process and performance of gasoline, diesel, and other fuels, resulting in lower fuel costs, improved fuel performance, and reduced fuel emissions.
With a growing line of well-known brands including HiTEC®, TecGARD™, and Greenburn®, exceptionally strong technical and research capabilities, and close relationships with customers around the world, Afton is in an enviable position to capitalize on the opportunities available in today’s dynamic petroleum marketplace.
Ethyl Corporation
Ethyl Corporation manufactures diesel cetane improver and gasoline performance additives. Ethyl provides terminal storage and distribution services from its Houston, Texas, and Dordrecht, Holland, facilities.
Ethyl maintains operations in Richmond, Virginia; Houston, Texas; Sarnia, Ontario, Canada; Brussels, Belgium; and Dordrecht, Holland.