Deep industry experience. Independent market perspective.
Petroleum Trends International combines direct lubricants-industry experience, market intelligence, strategic research and transaction expertise to help clients understand markets, evaluate opportunities and make informed business decisions.
Industry knowledge built through direct experience
Petroleum Trends International, Inc. was established in 1999 to provide independent consulting and market intelligence to companies throughout the lubricants industry.
PTI's perspective is grounded not only in research, but also in decades of direct industry experience spanning lubricant manufacturing, distribution, sales, market analysis, strategic consulting and transaction support.
That combination allows PTI to approach assignments with an understanding of both the data and the commercial realities behind it.
Practical insight for real business decisions
PTI works with lubricant manufacturers, marketers, distributors, suppliers, investors and other industry participants on questions involving markets, competition, pricing, strategy, acquisitions, partnerships and growth.
A career built across the lubricants business
PTI's consulting perspective is informed by decades of hands-on industry and research experience.
Petroleum Trends International established
PTI was founded to provide independent market intelligence, consulting and strategic support to companies across the lubricants value chain.
Direct lubricants-industry experience
Experience includes lubricant sales, distribution, laboratory operations, market research and strategic consulting.
Broad market perspective
PTI has worked on assignments involving U.S. and international lubricant manufacturers, marketers, distributors, suppliers and investors.
Experience across market research, strategy and commercial intelligence
Market Intelligence
Market sizing, pricing, supply-demand analysis, product trends, competitive structure and channel analysis.
Strategic Consulting
Market entry, growth strategy, product positioning, distribution strategy and commercial opportunity assessment.
Custom Research
Proprietary studies designed around specific business, market or strategic questions.
Commercial Due Diligence
Independent assessment of market position, competitive dynamics, growth prospects and strategic fit.
Lubricant Distribution
Research into distributor networks, channels, consolidation, customer reach and competitive positioning.
Ongoing Advisory Support
Continuing market perspective and periodic strategic support for clients needing an experienced industry resource.
Experience supporting acquisitions, partnerships and industry consolidation
PTI has worked on a range of strategic transaction assignments involving lubricant manufacturers, distributors, investors and industry participants.
Private-Equity Roll-Ups
Supporting private-equity firms and strategic buyers evaluating consolidation opportunities within the lubricants industry.
Acquisition Target Identification
Identifying and screening potential acquisition candidates based on geography, market position, product mix, capabilities and strategic fit.
Strategic Distribution Partners
Identifying distribution partners for lubricant manufacturers seeking market access, channel expansion or new geographic coverage.
Buyer Identification
Helping lubricant blending companies and other industry participants identify prospective strategic or financial buyers.
Publisher of JobbersWorld
Petroleum Trends International publishes JobbersWorld, an industry publication focused on lubricant pricing, base oils, market developments, distribution, transactions and other issues affecting the lubricants business.
Publishing JobbersWorld helps keep PTI continuously engaged with market developments and industry participants, complementing its consulting, research and strategic advisory activities.
PTI's consulting engagements remain confidential and are conducted independently of JobbersWorld's editorial coverage.
Market intelligence in real time
JobbersWorld provides an ongoing window into pricing, supply, competition, distribution and strategic developments across the lubricants industry.
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How can PTI help?
Contact Petroleum Trends International to discuss a market question, strategic initiative, acquisition search or other business objective.