Our Heritage
Ever since PETROFER formed in 1948 in the North German city of Hildesheim, this privately owned company has set a major goal for itself: to be the best in creating technological progress with process fluids. Combining tradition and vision, the company relies on its innovation, quality, expertise and employee dedication. The final product and our customer satisfaction represent the aspiration that PETROFER stands for.
Today, just like back then, PETROFER is committed to continuous improvement and technical advancement. PETROFER is growing steadily, and is represented all around the globe through subsidiaries, joint ventures and licensees in 42 countries. Our research & development sets international innovative benchmarks and quality standards utilising our unique know-how.
The Petrofer Worldwide Timeline
1948 – Foundation of the company in Hanover
1956 – Relocation and plant opening in Hildesheim
1974 – Petrofer Austria
1991 – Japanese licensee
1992 – Petrofer Switzerland, Benelux and Hong Kong
1993 – Petrofer UK
1994 – Petrofer South Africa, Poland, Shanghai and Indonesia licensee
1995 – Petrofer SARL France, Turkey and Bulgaria
1997 – Petrofer Italia Srl
2000 – US America licensee
2003 – Petrofer Latinoamerica – na S.A de C.V Mexico
2005 – Petrocare Co. Ltd Shanghai Hardcastle Petrofer P.V.T. Ltd Indien (Joint Venture)
2007 – Thailand licensee
2010 – Argentina licensee
2011 – New Plant Petrofer South Africa
2013 – New Plant Mexico Foundation of J V Petrofer do Brazil
2015 – Brazil
2016 – New Global Technology Centre in Hildesheim