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 minimize risks for our customers.
Contact UsOur 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 Core Values
Focus on Environment, Health and Safety
We continuously strive to develop effective, sustainable products and invest in equipment, processes and training to keep our employees, customers and communities safe.
Results Driven
We work toward our goal of leading the industry in innovation, customer success, market share and corporate value.
Integrity
Our employees conduct themselves in a manner which demonstrates respect, honesty, accountability, and reliability.
Innovation
We demonstrate a pioneering spirit and continuously develop new and technologically advanced solutions and initiatives.
Open Communications
We foster open communications, both internally and externally.
Global Collaboration
We work as a cohesive team with a common vision and goals. We recognize and appreciate diversity, listen to different points of view and welcome initiatives from team members.
Change Agile
We seek opportunities, remove barriers to change and commit to continuous improvement. We adapt to the needs and demands of our dynamic industry and build unity and engagement through collaboration and a common purpose.
Customer Focused
We understand our customers' diverse challenges and respond with targeted, sustainable solutions and services.
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 optimize 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 and D teams leverage deep industry knowledge to deliver advanced fluid solutions that optimize 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 analyze operations and provide engineering support and services to improve operating performance.
Serving the Right Way
Across diverse markets, our Platinum Distributors provide a full sales and logistic service to support local markets in an effective and efficient way.
Partners in Service
Houghton has developed partnerships with distributors who share our vision and values in working with their customers to deliver Houghton’s products and services in a safe, efficient and ethical way.
Want to join our Platinum Distributor network? We’d love to hear from you.
