About Us

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Chrysan® is a global manufacturer of Automotive Lubricants & Specialty Chemicals.

Chrysan Industries, Inc. was established by Dr. Kook-Wha Koh in 1977. Dr. Koh was awarded several patents in metalworking fluid technology and formulated cutting oils, synthetic coolants, and stamping fluids for the metalworking industry.

Chrysan® has since diversified its product portfolio to include automotive & industrial lubricants, aerospace lubricants, greases, rust inhibitors, process cleaners, and other specialty chemicals.

Chrysan® has facilities and partners globally including locations in the U.S., China, and Mexico.

Core Values
  • Integrity, honesty, and straight-forward communication build trust in relationships with our employees, customers, and suppliers.
  • Mutual respect for each and every individual.
  • We recognize the importance and encourage the balance of career, family, health & fitness, and faith.
  • As a good corporate citizen we protect the environment and contribute to the communities of which we are a part.
  • 1977: Founded by Dr. Kook-Wha Koh
  • 1980: Awarded Patent # 4,218,329 for Metalworking Fluid Technology
  • 1985: Awarded General Motors Corporation Supplier of the Year
  • 1990: Expanded into 20,000 ft2 manufacturing facility in Plymouth, Michigan
  • 1996: Expanded with additional 25,000 ft2 warehouse building at Plymouth, MI facility
  • 1996: Certified to ISO 9001 Quality Standard
  • 1999: Certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Standard
  • 2001: Awarded Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) Supplier of the Year
  • 2002: Certified to TS 16949 Quality Standard
  • 2004: Appointed Master Distributor for Nippon Oil - ENEOS
  • 2005: Awarded Ford Q1 Supplier
  • 2006: Awarded APACC Salute to Excellence
  • 2008: Awarded Corp! Magazine Best of Michigan
  • 2008: Exported to China, Taiwan, Philippines, Argentina, South Africa
  • 2010: Established distributors in Thailand, Philippines, Brazil
  • 2011: Awarded Ford Grease Management Program in North America
  • 2011: Expanded bulk storage tank capacity at Plymouth, MI facility
  • 2013: Established Chrysan International Trading Company location in Shanghai, China
  • 2015: Established manufacturing facility in South Korea for supply to Asia Pacific
  • 2015: Awarded transmission fluid supply to Changan Ford (CAF)
  • 2016: Recognized as Finalist for FCA Supplier of the Year
  • 2016: Established Chrysan Automotive Lubricants de Mexico location in Nuevo Leon
  • 2017: ​Established Chrysan Korea entity
  • 2017: Established Chrysan Industrial (Shanghai) Co. Ltd
  • 2018: Achieved Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company award