One of the leading manufacturers of lubricants and anti-corrosion materials
American physicist Dr. John Ellis developed a revolutionary lubricant for steam engines in 1866. The oil he created worked effectively at high temperatures and was perfect for lubricating the large steam engines of the time. Eight years later, Ellis named his lubricating oil "Valvoline". Today, under the Valvoline trademark, Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline) produces motor oils, lubricants, auto chemicals and auto cosmetics. Valvoline is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, and its branches and representative offices are located in more than 120 countries around the world. Valvoline is a commercial arm of Ashland Inc. And has more than 10 manufacturing plants in the United States and abroad. Valvoline is currently one of the leading manufacturers of lubricants and corrosion inhibitors ("Tectyl").