Lubrication Engineers Acquires BioBlend Renewable Resources
Lubrication Engineers, Inc. (LE) has acquired BioBlend Renewable Resources, LLC, expanding its portfolio of bio-based and specialty industrial lubricants. The Wichita, Kansas-based company announced the acquisition on October 19, 2026. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 2007, BioBlend develops and manufactures high-performance bio-based and hybrid lubricants for the mining, marine, drilling, food-grade, and industrial markets. Operating from its manufacturing facility in Grundy Center, Iowa, the company has developed proprietary formulations used in demanding applications, including underground mining, dredging, and fire-resistant hydraulic systems. Its hybrid and fully biodegradable lubricants are designed to match or exceed the performance of conventional petroleum-based products while helping customers reduce environmental impact and meet regulatory requirements in environmentally sensitive applications.
“BioBlend has built an impressive portfolio of
high-performance, bio-based products backed by deep
application expertise and a loyal customer base,”
said Paul Vallis, CEO of Lubrication Engineers.
“Together with the talented BioBlend team, we are
committed to expanding access to sustainable,
high-performing lubrication solutions for customers
across the industries we serve.”
Jeff Hart, CEO of BioBlend, said the acquisition provides a platform for the company's continued growth. “For 20 years, BioBlend has been built by dedicated employees, supportive investors and loyal customers, and I'm grateful to every one of them. After careful consideration, we know that LE is the ideal home for our people, our customers and the future of BioBlend,” Hart said. “With LE's long-standing leadership in industrial lubrication and its focus on performance and quality, our team and our renewable products now have the platform to grow and make an even bigger difference.”
The transaction marks LE's fourth acquisition since partnering with private equity firm Aurora Capital Partners in September 2023, following its acquisitions of Royal Purple Industrial, SWEPCO, and RSC Bio Solutions. Through these acquisitions, LE has expanded its industrial lubrication expertise and broadened its portfolio of synthetic, specialty, and sustainable lubricant products. The addition of BioBlend further extends its offerings in bio-based lubrication technologies and environmentally oriented industrial applications.
Founded in 1951, Lubrication Engineers manufactures premium industrial greases, gear oils, and other lubricants, along with related asset reliability products. The company serves customers in more than 60 countries from its 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas. Aurora Capital Partners, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a middle-market private equity firm with approximately $6 billion in assets under management.
About BioBlend Renewable Resources
Founded in 2007, BioBlend Renewable Resources, LLC develops and manufactures high-performance, bio-based lubricants for the mining, marine, drilling, food grade, and industrial markets. BioBlend’s proprietary hybrid and fully biodegradable formulations are engineered to match or exceed the performance of conventional petroleum-based products, giving customers a viable path to reduce environmental impact across demanding applications. The company operates from its manufacturing facility in Grundy Center, Iowa. For more information about BioBlend, visit: www.bioblend.com.
About Lubrication Engineers
A leader in lubricants since 1951, Lubrication Engineers develops, manufactures and sells premium industrial greases, gear oils and other lubricants, and markets related asset reliability products. LE’s highly engineered products directly lower its customers’ total cost of ownership through reduced energy consumption, reduced maintenance and improved equipment longevity. LE serves customers in more than 60 countries from its flagship 150,000 square-foot manufacturing plant in Wichita, Kansas. For more information about LE, visit: www.LElubricants.com.
About Aurora Capital Partners
Aurora Capital Partners is a leading Los Angeles-based private equity firm with $6 billion in assets under management. Founded in 1991, the firm invests in middle-market companies with leading market positions, stable industry dynamics, attractive business model characteristics and actionable opportunities for growth in partnership with management. For more information about Aurora Capital Partners, visit: www.auroracap.com.