Since 1918, Quaker has been establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with leading customers in primary metals, metalworking, and other basic process industries all over the world. Today, we have a global presence in 21 countries and 40 locations, with over 50% of 2015 net sales outside the U.S. We are also well positioned for growth in key emerging markets such as China, India and Brazil.

Quaker’s corporate headquarters is located in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, with regional headquarters in Uithoorn, The Netherlands, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Shanghai, China. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, under the ticker symbol KWR, and has a long track record of financial consistency and strength.

While working hard to meet customers’ needs, we also feel a strong sense of responsibility to our Associates, to the communities in which we operate and to the natural environment.

Our Mission

To deliver customer solutions developed by dedicated associates with a passion and reputation for making a difference. By taking our customers' needs and goals to heart, we don't just sell them products – we create ways to make them stronger.  It's inside everything we do.

Our Values

Our core values are real world statements of how we conduct our lives in Quaker; that is, what governs our decisions and behavior.

• Customer Commitment – We continuously seek ways to exceed the expectations of our customers, and are solely focused on their success
• Safety – We will provide a safe working environment, and expect our Associates to operate in a safe manner in all circumstances
• Integrity – We value honesty, “do the right thing” in our behavior, and deliver on our promises
• Teamwork – We will work together as a globally integrated whole,and expect cooperation and open communication between all associates
• Respect – We will treat others with respect while conducting business, both within and outside of the company
• Diversity and Inclusion – We are committed to creating a work environment which encourages, values and fully leverages diverse backgrounds, experiences, and cultures
• Excellence – We set high expectations, holding ourselves accountable for results. We work with a strong sense of urgency and strive for flawless execution
• Entrepreneurship – We encourage new ideas and innovative thinking in the pursuit of constructive change