Calumet Specialty Products
Refiners of Quality Specialty Hydrocarbon Products

A Commitment to Excellence in Specialty Products

When Calumet was founded in 1916, it was our goal to make the highest quality naphthenic specialty oils available. Since that time, we’ve devoted ourselves to making this goal a reality. The refining of petroleum has come a long way since 1916. There have been many advances—better processing methods, improved equipment and chemical discoveries. Throughout, we’ve stayed at the forefront of technology. Our equipment is modernized and our operations are diverse and efficient. Operating three refineries in Northwest Louisiana and a terminal in Burnham, IL Calumet's capacity has grown notably in the last decade. But it takes more than high technology to produce an excellent product. Our people are committed to the constant improvement of our products. We do more than just test our oils, we continuously manufacture quality into our products and service. Our quality processes, our dedicated employees, and optimum technologies combine to give our customers the superior products they require and deserve.

Calumet produces a full line of naphthenic and paraffinic oils as well as aliphatic solvents and paraffin and microcrystalline waxes. Our Princeton, Louisiana refinery produces a premium line of Naphthenic Base and Process Oils as well as diverse products such as refrigeration oils, shock absorber oils and electrical insulation oils. Considered our flagship refinery, Princeton provides both truck and rail car service throughout the country.

Acquired in 2001, Calumet's Shreveport facility is a complete specialty refinery. Shreveport is successful in its ability to produce paraffinic base oils and fully refined paraffin waxes. Shreveport also produces both Naphthenic and Paraffinic Bright Stocks.

Shreveport was a welcomed addition to the Calumet family. Synergies abound as Calumet owns and operates all active refining assets in Northwest Louisiana. The future is bright at Shreveport as many new products are in various levels of development.

A wide range of aliphatic solvents is produced at our Cotton Valley, Louisiana refinery. The product range includes hydrotreated low aromatic solvents and low vapor pressure solvents as well as conventionally refined products. These specialty solvents find applications in a wide variety of markets including paints and coatings, inks, extraction and mining. The product line includes Heptane, Rubber Solvents, VM&P, Mineral Spirits, K-1 and Mineral Seal Oil.

Our Burnham terminal contains a manufacturing and bulk storage facility with the capacity to hold over six million gallons as a terminal for tank truck delivery throughout the upper Midwest. The remainder of the United States is served by railcar, and international transportation is by ship. It’s important to us that you receive your shipment on time and within specifications. We’re not content until you are completely satisfied with the performance of our products, and the performance of our company.