Verified Nov 2026
Thermal & Fluid Systems
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Lexington, Kentucky
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Since
Valvoline is a lubricants and fluids company headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, United States, with an estimated employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. Its products include motor oils, gear oils, and brake fluid, serving automotive and industrial-equipment customers. The company announced plans to acquire Luval S.A. in September 2026 to expand its presence in Chile. Its Colombian branch, Valvoline Global Colombia, markets products to service providers and commercial customers.
Valvoline at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Headquarters
Lexington, Kentucky
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001
Import activity
307
Industries
Automotive
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
307
Named foreign suppliers
34
Top origins
Japan · South Korea · Belgium · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Valvoline.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records list 307 shipments for the company, with origins including Japan, South Korea, Belgium, and Germany.
The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and offers products including lubricants, transmission, battery, brake, steering, and gear fluids.
The company is privately held, with an estimated employee band of 10,000 to 50,000, and operates in more than 140 countries according to its Colombian branch description.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
307 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Valvoline is a lubricants and fluids company headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, United States, with an estimated employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. Its products include motor oils, gear oils, and brake fluid, serving automotive and industrial-equipment customers. The company announced plans to acquire Luval S.A. in September 2026 to expand its presence in Chile. Its Colombian branch, Valvoline Global Colombia, markets products to service providers and commercial customers.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Headquarters | Lexington, Kentucky |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Thermal & Fluid Systems |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 |
What Valvoline makes
The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and offers products including lubricants, transmission, battery, brake, steering, and gear fluids.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Lubricant, Transmission, Battery, Brake, Steering, Gear (source: valvoline.com).
Certifications
Valvoline is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — dqsglobal.com
ISO 9001 — valvolineglobal.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records list 307 shipments for the company, with origins including Japan, South Korea, Belgium, and Germany. US customs bill-of-lading records list 307 inbound shipments across 34 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Japan · South Korea · Belgium · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-10-30 — Valvoline Global Expands Mexico Mechanics Program (aftermarketnews.com)
2026-09-09 — Valvoline™ Global Operations to Acquire Luval S.A. to Further Strategic Growth in Chile - Valvoline™ Global (valvolineglobal.com)
2026-08-24 — Valvoline Global Operations Announces New Global Headquarters in Cincinnati, Current Location to Become Company’s Americas Hub - Valvoline™ Global (valvolineglobal.com)
2026-08-13 — Valvoline - Valvoline Announces Pricing and Upsizing of Senior Notes Offering (valvoline.com)
2026-08-05 — Valvoline - Valvoline Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results (valvoline.com)
2026-07-15 — Service Equipment inks supply deal with Valvoline Arabia Lubricants (argaam.com)
Facilities
Valvoline is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. Public sources also reference these locations:
Cincinnati, Ohio — valvolineglobal.com
China — valvoline.com
India — valvoline.com
Company details
The company is privately held, with an estimated employee band of 10,000 to 50,000, and operates in more than 140 countries according to its Colombian branch description. Valvoline has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 307 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Valvoline make?
Valvoline is a lubricants and fluids company headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, United States, with an estimated employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. Its products include motor oils, gear oils, and brake fluid, serving automotive and industrial-equipment customers. The company announced plans to acquire Luval S.A. in September 2026 to expand its presence in Chile. Its Colombian branch, Valvoline Global Colombia, markets products to service providers and commercial customers.
Where is Valvoline headquartered?
Valvoline is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky (1848 Plaudit Place, Lexington, Kentucky, 40509).
How big is Valvoline?
Valvoline has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Valvoline hold?
Valvoline lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Valvoline import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 307 inbound shipments for Valvoline, with top origins including Japan · South Korea · Belgium · Germany.
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