Resources & Events

Afton Chemical earns RC14001 and ISO 14001 certification for all US operations from British Standards Institute (BSI).  

New, lightweight materials are at the center of the global drive for improved vehicle fuel economy. These new materials require new manufacturing techniques, creating a challenge and an op portunity for lubricant manufacturers. During Afton Chemical’s Key Driver Seminar in May 2015, Dr. Taylan Altan...

Richmond, Virginia, August 10, 2015 – Afton has earned RC14001 and ISO 14001 certification for all US operations from British Standards Institute (BSI).

Richmond, VA, August 5, 2015 – Afton selected ChemPoint.com, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Univar Inc., as its exclusive distributor of packaged goods in the United States and Canada.

Afton Chemical explains ATF licensing simply: types of licenses, costs, timelines, OEM processes, and how Afton Chemical helps customers achieve approved, dual-licensed automatic transmission fluids.

Read the article to understand how dedicated lubricants for electrified heavy duty commercial vehicles are designed to handle the high demands of eCV motors.

OEM licensing helps build confidence in transmission fluids. In our ILMA Compoundings contributed article (Dec 2025/Jan 2026), Afton Chemical explains what approvals indicate and why they matter for driveline reliability.

With vehicle electrification being prioritized by governments and OEMs worldwide, more and more lithium is needed to manufacture the huge numbers of batteries required from an industry that has limited capacity to supply.

Reducing environmental impact is a clear target for governments, companies, and consumers worldwide and the heavy duty engine oil market is no exception. Afton explores how base oils can contribute to finished lubricant performance and additional environmental benefits in the growing top tier, premi...