PPC Lubricants

PPC Lubricants offers a comprehensive portfolio of innovative lubricant products and services for automotive, heavy-duty commercial and Industrial applications. Our wealth of industry expertise, preventative services, maintenance plans, and education programs, backed by leading brand names in lubrication, will greatly enhance the efficiency and life of your equipment. In addition, as a leading producer and distributor of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), PPC contributes to a cleaner environment by lowering diesel emissions and improving fuel mileage, while saving your business money. Whether you’re a manufacturing plant requiring a custom lubrication program, or a local service center looking for a more reliable provider, PPC is your premier lubricants distributor throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

BEST-IN-CLASS CUSTOMER SERVICE

PPC Lubricants provides best-in-class customer service, maintenance and fluid analysis programs that maximizes equipment life and saves you money. In fact, each customer service representative receives industry-specific training on the latest advancements in lubrication technology, including changing equipment and OEM requirements. Because of our customer-centric mission, a growing interest in service-over-price has allowed PPC to become the distributor of choice. This has led PPC to expand its distribution system throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, allowing us to take on new customers while maintaining high levels of customer service.

A HISTORY OF SHIFTING GEARS

PPC started as a 1st and 2nd generation family-owned timber, coal, heating oil and coal burner delivery and service company owned by the Arnold family. Shifting gears to meet growing market demands, 3rd Generation John A. Arnold, decided to expand product and services offerings to include delivering Petroleum products to convenience stores, restaurants, tire stores, truck stops, hotels and many other businesses.  In the 1980s and 90s, 4th Generation, John M. Arnold shifted gears once again. John introduced the convenience of fuel terminals where customers could now come and pick up their petroleum products. This was the first time he introduced a specialized lubricants division with only 6 employees.  At the turn of the century, John Arnold brought on Dave Klinger as President and made a shift again by starting PPC Lubricants, Inc. For the last eighteen years, PPC has added DEF, natural gas, logistics, production facilities, and supplemental products. PPC has also become the first premiere distributor of Drydene Performance Products in the United States. Twenty-seven acquisitions later and five strategic distribution locations. PPC has become a leader in lubricants throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

DEF SOLUTIONS 

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is an operating fluid for Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology, which is used in new heavy-duty commercial vehicles from 2010. DEF is not a fuel or fuel additive. It is injected into the exhaust system to chemically reduce NOx emissions from diesel powered vehicles. DEF is a high-purity urea solution complying with the Standards of ISO 22241. This is the highest quality and safety standard in place which ensures the correct functioning of Selective Catalytic Reduction equipment. Most engine manufacturers chose SCR over competing technologies due to the fuel economy benefits of SCR as compared with other options. Studies have shown that SCR is known to improve overall fuel economy by approximately 5%.

NATURAL GAS SOLUTIONS 

PPC Lubricants carries a full range of Shell and Drydene Performance Products that have been designed to protect your equipment and ensure it works efficiently. With over 40 years of experience in lubricants sales, delivery, and specialized services in the Natural Gas sector, PPC provides a team approach to support customer product selection and proper use. PPC also provides a one-stop-shop experience supplying chemicals such as methanol, triethylene glycol (TEG), ethylene glycols, and corrosion inhibitors.

BENEFITS OF CHOOSING PPC LUBRICANTS

• Full line of Shell products, including Pennzoil® and Quaker State® brands
• Quarterly supplemental sales catalog
• Storage and handling recommendations
• Equipment packages
• Oil analysis programs and interpretation
• Diesel exhaust fluid for equipment with SCR technology

The Drydene Fluid Analysis Program (FAP) is a cost-effective way to monitor the fluid health of your equipment and complements other maintenance practices. The benefits of a well-executed testing program include:

• Avoiding catastrophic failures
• Extending oil drain intervals
• Decreasing maintenance time and costs
• Scheduling maintenance more effectively
• Increasing equipment resale value
• Providing backup for warranty claims

Lube Surveys are an integral component to any preventative maintenance program and PPC Lubricants has the support of our suppliers as well as our internal staff to perform this important task. A proper Lube Survey is built by reviewing the following:

• A detailed review of ALL equipment using lubricants
• A review of OEM-approved product recommendations, specifications and drain intervals
• Specific applications for each component
• Lubricant consolidation opportunities to minimize misapplication or misuse of a product