Royal Purple (lubricant manufacturer) Royal Purple (lubricant manufacturer) Royal Purple is an American manufacturer which produces lubricants for automotive, industrial, marine, motorcycle, and racing use. It is known primarily for its line of synthetic Royal Purple Motor Oil products used in gasoline and diesel engines. They also produce other fluids including gear oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and industrial gear, bearing, engine, and hydraulic oil. Other products include chassis and bearing grease, lubricant aerosol, aerosol chain lubricant, and firearm lubricant. The company was founded in 1986 by John Williams, a synthetic oil developer and later consultant. Due to a customer who said he
International Metalworking Companies and leadership by Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway acquired IMC Group in 2006, which became the largest corporate deal in the history of Israel. International Metalworking Companies IMC International Metalworking Companies B.V., otherwise known as IMC Group, is the second largest company for metalworking products. With 14 member companies, today they supply a comprehensive line of precision carbide metalworking tools. Together they produce a wide range of carbide inserts, carbide endmills and cutting tools covering most metal cutting applications, in addition to providing engineering and manufacturing solutions to major industries throughout the world. The IMC Group is a world leader in