Quaker Chemical has acquired GW Smith & Sons, a die cast lubricants and metalworking fluid maker with annual sales of approximately $14m.
The transaction includes GW Smith's commercial operations and a manufacturing operation located in Dayton, Ohio, US.
Quaker Chemical is a global provider of process chemicals, chemical specialties, services and technical expertise to a wide range of industries - including steel, automotive, mining, aerospace, tube and pipe, coatings and construction materials.