Whitmore

Whitmore is an American industrial lubricants brand and registered trademark of Whitmore Manufacturing, LLC, a company founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1893 by Samuel Whitmore. For more than 130 years, Whitmore has supplied high-performance lubrication and reliability products designed to extend the life and improve the performance of industrial assets. Its product range includes chain, open gear and rail lubricants; compressor, gear and hydraulic oils; extreme-pressure greases; friction modifiers; and rail application equipment. These products are used in demanding environments across the industrial, rail and mining sectors, with industrial applications spanning steel, cement, power generation, food and beverage, and construction. Whitmore operates through a global distribution network and serves customers in 120 countries. Its products have been used in landmark projects, including the Panama Canal, the Golden Gate Bridge, the London Underground, and NASA's Apollo rockets and space shuttles, as well as on more than 60,000 miles of rail line. The company is headquartered in Rockwall, Texas, and maintains offices in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. It is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facility and is monitored by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Whitmore was acquired in 1979 by Capital Southwest Corporation. In 2015, it became part of CSW Industrials, Inc. (NYSE: CSW), a diversified industrial growth company, where it plays a leading role in the Specialized Reliability Solutions segment. Under Whitmore Manufacturing, LLC, the trusted brands include Whitmore, Jet-Lube, Deacon, Air Sentry, and OilSafe. Whitmore is recognized as an industry leader in eco-friendly high-performance products since the late 1980s. The brand continues to set the protection standard for lubrication and reliability products in even the most adverse conditions.

Whitmore Manufacturing was established by Samuel Whitmore in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1893. The company began as a provider of lubrication products for industrial applications and quickly gained recognition for its ability to solve difficult lubrication problems. In 1904, Whitmore was awarded the contract to support mining lubrication for the digging of the Panama Canal, and its products lubricated 48 miles of lock gates. This early project helped establish Whitmore as a trusted supplier for large-scale infrastructure. Throughout the 20th century, Whitmore expanded its product line and geographic reach. Its lubricants were used in iconic projects such as the Golden Gate Bridge, the London Underground, and NASA's Apollo rockets and space shuttles. The company also became a major supplier to the rail industry, with its products applied on over 60,000 miles of rail line. In 1949, Jet-Lube began operations, eventually becoming a key brand within the Whitmore family, focusing on performance lubricants, anti-seizes, thread compounds, and sealants for oil and gas, construction, water-well, and mining industries. In 1979, Whitmore Manufacturing was acquired by Capital Southwest Corporation. This ownership provided a foundation for further growth and investment. In 2015, Whitmore became part of CSW Industrials, Inc. (NYSE: CSW), a diversified industrial growth company. Under CSW, Whitmore plays a leading role in the Specialized Reliability Solutions segment. The Whitmore Manufacturing, LLC portfolio now includes trusted brands such as Whitmore, Jet-Lube, Deacon, Air Sentry, and OilSafe. Since the late 1980s, Whitmore has been regarded as an industry leader in the development of eco-friendly high-performance products. The company is fully compliant with and monitored by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Environmental Protection Agency. It operates as an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 facility. Today, Whitmore serves customers in 120 countries through a worldwide network of distributors, with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Its products continue to be used in the most adverse conditions and demanding environments, maintaining the company's reputation for quality, dependable service, and customer satisfaction.

• 2015

  Whitmore becomes part of CSW Industrials, Inc. (NYSE: CSW), playing a leading role in the Specialized Reliability Solutions segment.

• 1979

  Whitmore Manufacturing acquired by Capital Southwest Corporation.

• 1949

  Jet-Lube begins operations, later becoming a key brand within Whitmore Manufacturing.

• 1904

  Awarded contract to support mining lubrication for the digging of the Panama Canal; products lubricated 48 miles of lock gates.

• 1893

  Whitmore Manufacturing established by Samuel Whitmore in Cleveland, Ohio.

High-performance lubrication and reliability products for moderate to extreme conditions; industry leader in eco-friendly high-performance products since the late 1980s.

• Chain Lubricants

  High-performance lubricants for chain applications.

• Open Gear Lubricants

  Lubricants designed for open gear applications in heavy industry.

• Rail Lubricants

  Lubricants and application equipment for rail infrastructure.

• Compressor Oils

  Oils formulated for compressor reliability and performance.

• Gear Oils

  High-performance gear oils for industrial machinery.

• Hydraulic Oils

  Hydraulic fluids for demanding industrial environments.

• Extreme Pressure Greases

  Greases formulated to withstand extreme pressure and conditions.

• Friction Modifiers

  Additives to modify friction characteristics in lubrication systems.

• Rail Application Equipment

  Equipment for applying lubricants to rail systems.

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