December 14, 2015 - Houghton International and SMS group announced an exclusive partnership to develop and distribute rolling oils for metal production. SMS will work exclusively with Houghton to develop and apply advanced metal rolling technologies to meet the future demands of global metal producers.

SMS group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of ferrous and nonferrous plants and mill equipment for the production of flat, long, tubular and wire products.

Through this partnership, Houghton and SMS will leverage their research and development resources to develop advanced metal rolling oils, and Houghton will become the exclusive distributor of oils for SMS mill equipment. This will enable SMS to offer a complete system of rolling mill technology, including advanced cooling lubricants, to its customers worldwide. Houghton will expand business opportunities through its partnership with SMS as a leading rolling mill equipment supplier that shares experience in fluid applications and access to global metal producers.