On June 19, 2024, Lucas Oil, a global leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, opened its expanded grease manufacturing capabilities within its 400,000-square-foot production facility in Indiana.
The significant enhancement incorporates a new production area dedicated to developing and manufacturing industrial and commercial greases, addressing a national grease shortage that has impacted multiple industries since supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic.
"Bringing a dedicated grease plant online was a strategic decision to increase our production capabilities and have a specialized space that can help increase our output, efficiency, and ability to develop more advanced formulations," said Morgan Lucas, the Chief Executive Officer of Lucas Oil. "By investing in the buildout of this facility, we're not just committing to quality; we're embracing the responsibility to boost the industrial sector and the larger economy. This plant allows us to create and deliver superior, reliable industrial greases that can enhance equipment longevity and efficiency, which is crucial for our industrial customers looking to optimize their operations and reduce downtime. Ultimately, this move is about providing a product that stands up to rigorous use and supports a sustainable economic future by improving overall industrial productivity."
Added Darrell Voelker, Executive Director of Harrison County Economic Development Corp.: “Lucas Oil has always been one of Harrison County’s top businesses, and their investment in the facility highlights their commitment to our community and the state of Indiana. This new capability is very exciting because Lucas Oil is not only expanding their production capabilities to respond to a global product shortage, but this will also give a boost to our local economy.”
In addition to Voelker, other county and local leaders, including Harrison County Council Chairman Donnie Hussung, County Commissioner President Nelson Stepro, Harrison County Chamber President Lisa Long, and Corydon Town Manager Bruce Cunningham, joined Lucas Oil executives to cut the ribbon.
The plant is part of Lucas Oil’s expanded operations in Indiana and represents its commitment to meet current and future lubrication needs for all commercial and consumer applications.
The facility’s new grease production capability occupies approximately 25,000 square feet of the existing 400,000-square-foot facility, which includes an ISO-certified research and development lab, blending, and production lines.
The plant is dedicated to manufacturing Lucas Oil’s signature greases: Red ‘N’ Tacky, X-Tra Heavy Duty, and Marine.
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Just in case you weren’t sure, Lucas Oil has grease—especially at its new grease manufacturing and packaging facility in Indiana.
Red ‘N’ Tacky Grease has been reformulated to use calcium sulfonate as a thickener instead of lithium, a new formula that offers better performance in several areas. Research and development of the new Red ‘N’ Tacky grease was done at Lucas Oil’s ISO-certified laboratory in Corydon.
That lab also handles the quality control responsibilities for all products produced in both of Lucas Oil’s Corydon manufacturing facilities.
Lucas Oil’s latest venture not only demonstrates its agility in responding to market demands but also highlights its ongoing commitment to growth within the Indiana region. It has created numerous jobs, including management, equipment operations, packaging, warehouse operations, administration, and more.
For more than 35 years, Lucas has helped set the global standard for superior engine oils, additives, appearance, and lubricant products.
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company’s rapidly expanding global footprint is highlighted by cutting-edge research and development operations, evolving retail channels, and high-tech manufacturing. More than 300 premium products make up the largest variety of shelf products of any oil company in the United States. For more information, visit www.LucasOil.com.