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Quaker Chemical Corp.

(KWR) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$261.7M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$545.5M
  • Public
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Quaker Chemical Corporation is a leading global provider of process chemicals, chemical specialties, services and technical expertise to a wide range of industries -- including steel, automotive, mining, aerospace, tube and pipe, coatings, and construction materials. Our products, technical solutions and chemical management services enhance our customers' processes, improve their product quality, and lower their costs. Quaker's headquarters is located near Philadelphia in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

President & Chief Executive Officer
Michael F. Barry
Number of Employees 1,377
Contact Information

1 Quaker Pk 901 Hector St

Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-0809

www.quakerchem....

(610) 832-4000

NAICS Code Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing: 324191

Recent Events

  • Quaker Chemical Announces Higher Third Quarter Earnings

    10/28/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Quaker Chemical Corporation Announces Third Quarter Earnings and Investor Conference Schedule

    10/06/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Quaker Chemical Corp reports dividend of USD0.23 per share

    10/01/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story

  • Quaker Chemical Announces Second Quarter Results

    8/03/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Quaker Chemical Corporation Announces Second Quarter Earnings and Investor Conference Schedule

    7/13/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Quaker Chemical Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

    6/23/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Michael F. Barry President & Chief Executive Officer
Mark A. Featherstone CFO & Treasurer
Mark Harris Senior Vice President - Global Strategy and Marketing
Jan F. Nieman Vice President and Managing Director-Asia/Pacific
Jeffry D. Benoliel General Counsel, Secretary & Vice President
Jose Bregolato Managing Director, South America & Vice President
Wilbert Platzer Managing Director, Europe & Vice President
Frank R. Olah General Counsel, Tax & Tax Officer
Irene M. Kisleiko Assistant Corp Secretary
Patricia C. Barron Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Christian Scholund Board of Directors
Craig E Bush Board of Directors
Donald R. Caldwell Board of Directors
Edwin J. Delattre Board of Directors
Jane L Williams Board of Directors
Jeffry D. Frisby Board of Directors
Joseph B. Anderson Jr. Board of Directors
Katherine N Coughenour Board of Directors
Peter A. Benoliel Board of Directors
Robert E. Chappel Board of Directors
Robert E. Chappell Board of Directors
Robert H. Rock Board of Directors
Ronald J. Naples Board of Directors
William R. Cook Board of Directors

Michael F. Barry joined the Company in 1998. On May 13, 2009, Mr. Barry was elected as Chairman of the Board, in addition to his current position as Chief Executive Officer and President which he has held since October 2008. He first became a member of the Board in October 2008. Prior to this position, he was the Company’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director – North America, beginning January 2006. In that role, he was responsible for all aspects of the steel and metalworking/coatings businesses throughout North America, including two subsidiaries, AC Products, Inc. and Epmar Corporation. Mr. Barry was named Senior Vice President and Global Industry Leader – Metalworking and Coatings in July 2005 with responsibility for the Company’s global metalworking and coatings businesses through December 2005. From January 2004 through June 2005, he held the position of Vice President and Global Industry Leader – Industrial Metalworking and Coatings and from 1998 through August 2004, he held the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Barry joined Quaker from Lyondell (formerly Arco Chemical) where he was Business Director for its Americas urethanes business and also held various finance and line management positions. In addition to graduating from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, he earned a Master's Degree with Distinction from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation President & Chief Executive Officer Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Chairman Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Managing Director, North America Former
Quaker Chemical Corporation Managing Director, North America & Senior Vice President Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania MBA Former
Drexel University B.S. In Chemical Engineering Former

Mark A. Featherstone was elected as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective April 9, 2007. Mr. Featherstone is responsible for the oversight and management of the Company’s Finance, Corporate Development, Internal Audit, IS, and Tax activities. He joined the Company in 2001 as Global Controller, and, since 2005 held the position of Vice President and Global Controller. Mr. Featherstone is a Certified Public Accountant with an MBA from Drexel University and an undergraduate degree from Penn State University.

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation CFO & Treasurer Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Vice President Current
Metalworking Fluids Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Global Controller. Former
Coty, Inc. Former
Drexel University MBA Former
The Pennsylvania State University Undergraduate Degree Former

Mark A. Harris joined the Company in 1996. Mr. Harris assumed his current position in January 2006 as the Company shifted its organization from a global business unit structure to a regional business unit structure. With this change, Mr. Harris is currently responsible for the Company's global strategy in its steel and metalworking businesses, global R&D, global key account management, global marketing, and other global processes. Mr. Harris was named Senior Vice President and Global Industry Leader Steel in July 2005 with responsibility for all aspects of the Company's steel and fluid power businesses and its operations in South America through December 2005. From January 2001 through June 2005, he held the position of Vice President and Global Industry Leader Steel and, prior to that, was Regional Industry Manager for the Steel/Fluid Power business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation Senior Vice President - Global Strategy and Marketing Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Regional Industry Manager, Steel, Fluid Power Business Former
Quaker Chemical Corporation Global Industry Leader, Steel Former

Jan F. Nieman joined the Company in 1985 and was elected to his current position in February 2005. Mr. Nieman is responsible for the Company’s business expansion in the Asia/Pacific region, including the development of the Company’s joint ventures in Australia, China, India and Japan. Prior to his current position, Mr. Nieman was Global Business Unit Manager for the indirect sales channel (Value Added Representatives) and the Company’s two-piece Can Division. In addition, during his career with the Company, he has held various positions within the R&D and marketing areas.

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation Vice President and Managing Director-Asia/Pacific Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Global Business Unit Manager Former
Quaker Chemical Corporation MD, Asia, Pacific Former

D. Jeffry Benoliel began his career with the Company in 1995. Mr. Benoliel assumed his current position on October 4, 2008, in addition to retaining his chief legal counsel responsibilities as Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, a position he has held since 2001. In his new role, he is responsible for managing and overseeing all legal matters and regulatory affairs for the Company's global operations, providing executive leadership for global strategic planning, running of global businesses, and global R&D. From 1995 through 2001, Mr. Benoliel was in charge of the Company’s global legal affairs and served as Secretary of the Company since 1998. He also serves as General Counsel to the Company's Board of Directors. Prior to 1995, Mr. Benoliel was a partner at Fox, Rothschild, O'Brien & Frankel, LLP, a major law firm in Philadelphia, handling corporate transactions including commercial lending, securities, and general corporate matters.

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation General Counsel, Secretary & Vice President Current

Jose Luiz Bregolato joined the Company in 1993. Mr. Bregolato is responsible for the Company's business expansion in South America, including the development of the Company's acquisitions in Argentina and Brazil in recent years. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Bregolato spent 15 years in the Chemical Division of Akzo Nobel in Brazil where he held various management positions including Commercial and Finance Director.

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation Managing Director, South America & Vice President Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation MD, South America Former

Wilbert Platzer joined the Company in 1995. Mr. Platzer assumed his current position in January 2006 as the Company shifted its organization from a global business unit structure to a regional business unit structure. With this change, Mr. Platzer is currently responsible for all aspects of the steel and metalworking businesses throughout Europe. Mr. Platzer was named Vice President – Global Industrial Metalworking in July 2005 with responsibility for the Company’s global industrial metalworking, VAR, tube and pipe and can businesses through December 2005. From January 2001 through June 2005, he held the position of Vice President – Worldwide Operations overseeing the Company’s global manufacturing, purchasing, quality, logistics, health, safety and environmental activities. Prior to that, he was Managing Director and Director of Operations for the Company’s European business.

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation Managing Director, Europe & Vice President Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Director, Operations Former
Quaker Chemical Corporation MD Â?? Europe Former

Frank R. Olah joined the Company in 1997. He has global responsibility for the Company’s taxes. Before joining the Company, Mr. Olah had global responsibility for the taxes of VF Corporation, a multinational apparel manufacturer, and Schlegel Corporation, a multinational manufacturer of perimeter seals. Prior to that, Mr. Olah practiced law with firms in Boston and Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Olah has his undergraduate degree from Case, his law degree and M.B.A. from Cornell and his LL.M. (tax) from Boston University. Mr. Olah is also a C.P.A.

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation General Counsel, Tax & Tax Officer Current
VF Corporation NA Former
Schlegel Corporation NA Former
Boston University Ll.M Former
Cornell University M.B.A. Former
Cornell University Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation Assistant Corp Secretary Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Member, Legal Department Current
Scott Paper Limited Manager, Legal Administrative Services Former
Scott Paper Limited Assistant Corporate Secretary Former
Scott Paper Limited Board of Directors Former

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current

Donald R. Caldwell is founder and chairman of Cross Atlantic Capital Partners. Don oversees the operations of all of Cross Atlantic's offices and focuses a significant amount of his time on the growth of the Cross Atlantic franchise through fund raising, network development, and deal flow. He works closely with several portfolio companies, including: Brainspark, Kanbay, Mobile Cohesion, and Rubicon Technology. Prior to the formation of Cross Atlantic in March 1999, he was president and chief operating officer of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE). Additionally, he served as chairman of Safeguard's investment committee and led the formation of SCP Private Equity Partners (a $265 million late stage venture investment fund) and Pennsylvania Early Stage Partners (a $50 million seed and early stage fund). Don held a number of executive and financial positions, including chief administrative officer of a predecessor company of Cambridge Technology Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: CATP), a provider of information technology consulting and software development; and partner in the national office of Arthur Young & Co., a predecessor of Ernst & Young, LLP. Prior to joining Safeguard, Don held an executive position of a predecessor company of Cambridge Technology Partners, a provider of information technology consulting and software development; and was a partner in the national office of Arthur Young & Co., a predecessor to Ernst & Young, LLP. Don serves on several boards of publicly and privately held companies and civic organizations, including Diamond Cluster, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTPI), Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR), Kanbay International (NASDAQ: KBAY), Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (Chairman), Philadelphia Orchestra Association, and the Committee for Economic Development. Don is a CPA in the State of New York and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Babson College and an MBA from the Graduate School of Business at Harvard University. He is located in the Radnor office.

Organization Position Status
Quazant, Inc. Chairman and CEO of Cross Atlantic Capital Partners Current
Xacp Chief Executive Officer Current
Crucible Corporation Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Cross Atlantic Capital Partners, Inc. Current
Xacp Senior Managing Director Former
Xacp Founder Current
Brainspark Plc Director of Brainspark Current
Rubicon Technology, Inc. * Current
Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc. Chair Current
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Chairman Current
Profectus Biosciences, Inc. Chairman Current
Xacp Chairman Current
Rubicon Technology's Board of Directors Current
Xacp Board of Directors Former
Ntera, Inc. Board of Directors Current
DiamondCluster International, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Brainspark Plc Board of Directors Current
Kanbay Incorporated Director Current
The Philadelphia Orchestra Association Board Member Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation Vice Chairman Current
ATEL Capital Group Director Current
Management Dynamics, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Rubicon Technology, Inc. Director Current
Kanbay International, Inc. Board of Directors Current
The Haverford Trust Company Board of Directors Current
Voxware, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. President Former
Cambridge Technology Partners Chief Administrative Officer Former
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. Executive Vice President Former
Arthur Young, Inc. Partner Former
Safeguard.Com Former
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. Director Former
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation Board of Directors Former
Quazant, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Harvard University master of business administration Former
The Graduate, Inc. Master of Business Administration Former
Babson College B.S. Former

Organization Position Status
Boston University Resident Scholar In Applied Ethics, School of Education Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Innovative Solutions Consulting, Inc. Director, Chair Current
McDowell Research, Ltd. Director, Chair Current
Stationary Power Services Inc Director, Chair Current
Powerbug Director Current
ARAMARK Corporation Board of Directors Current
Teleflex Incorporated Board of Directors Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Director Current
Ultralife Batteries, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Teleflex Incorporated Committee Member Current
McKinsey & Company, Inc. Associate Former
Ultralife Batteries, Inc. Chairman Former

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current

Robert E. Chappell joined Penn Mutual as president in January 1994 and was named chief executive officer in April 1995. Mr. Chappell became chairman in January 1997. Previously, Mr. Chappell was executive vice president of PNC Bank Corp. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Before joining the parent company in 1992, he was chairman and chief executive officer of Philadelphia's Provident National Bank, a predecessor of PNC Bank. A former director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Mr. Chappell currently serves as a director of the Quaker Chemical Corporation, South Chester Tube Company. He is also a member of the board of managers of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and chairman of the board of The Pennsylvania Trust Company. In addition, he is the chairman of the Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania and a member of its Executive Committee. He is also a member of the Financial Services Steering Committee for the American Council of Life Insurers and

Organization Position Status
The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Current
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Member, Board of Managers Current
Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania, Inc Chairman Current
The Pennsylvania Trust Company Board of Directors Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current
American Council of Life Insurers Board of Directors Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Chairman, Governance Committee Former
The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Former
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Director Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania Master's Degree In Business Administration Former
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania MBA Former
Gettysburg.Com Former
American Council of Life Insurers member Former

Organization Position Status
The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Board of Directors Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current
Alberto-Culver Company Board of Directors Current
Advanta Corporation Director Former

Organization Position Status
Metalworking Fluids Current
P.H. Glatfelter Company Director Current
Quaker Chemical Corporation Board of Directors Current
NCO Group, Inc. Board of Directors Current
The Glenmede Trust Company Director Current
Philadelphia Museum of Art Former
Quaker Chemical Corporation Chairman Former
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Board of Directors Former
United States Military Academy Former

Organization Position Status
Teleflex Incorporated Chairman , Audit Committee Former
Teleflex Incorporated Committee Member Current
Severn Trent Services, Inc. CEO Former
Severn Trent Services, Inc. President Former
Quaker Chemical Corporation Audit Committee Chairman Former
Teleflex Incorporated Director Current

Executive News

  • Voxware Announces $2.5 Million Financing

    NewsBlaze - 8/29/09 - View Story

  • Michael F. Barry Elected as Chairman of the Board of Quaker Chemical Corporation

    ThomasNet - 5/18/09 - View Story

  • KWR: CEO Michael F. Barry Named Chairman; Ronald J. Naples Remains on Board

    TradingMarkets - 5/14/09 - View Story

  • Quaker Chemical CEO and President Barry now chairman, too

    Philadelphia Business Journal - 5/14/09 - View Story

  • Michael F. Barry Elected as Chairman of the Board of Quaker Chemical Corporation

    Yahoo! Canada - 5/13/09 - View Story

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     KWR $23.41 +0.17 (0.73% )
Average Volume 76,689
Shares Outstanding 11.07M
Market Cap 259.2M
Year High 23.66
Year Low 4.65
Earnings Per Share 0.48
P/E Ratio 48.77
Dividend 0.92
Yield 3.93
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