AMSOIL Inc. acquires Benz Oil of Milwaukee 

According to a press release, AMSOIL INC., a manufacturer of synthetic lubricant technology, has acquired Milwaukee-based Benz Oil. Founded in 1898, Benz specializes in the development, manufacture, and supply of industrial and metalworking fluids. Benz Oil will become part of AMSOIL and the AMSOIL Industrial business unit. 

The AMSOIL Industrial product portfolio includes turbine oil, hydraulic oil, gear oil, compressor oil, stationary engine oil, grease, coolant, and flushing and cleaning products. Now, cutting and grinding metalworking fluid, process fluid, heat-transfer fluid, and other specialty fluids are added to that list. 

The Benz facilities in Milwaukee will be rebranded as AMSOIL. Sales, laboratory operations, production, and distribution will continue on-site.