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Welcome to Johnson Motor Oil. Thank you for joining our world of lubricants and specialized liquids.

Founded in the early 1930s in the United States, Johnson Lubricants has grown into a global manufacturer of high-quality lubricants and additive solutions — driven for nearly a century by a relentless pursuit of innovation, exploration and excellence.

By the Numbers

What Nine Decades Have Built

Not claims — the installed, certified and licensed capability behind every liter that leaves Hamriyah.

90+Years of lubrication heritage
1,000+Formulations in the portfolio
20+Industries served worldwide
180,000MT maximum annual capacity
4ISO certifications held
20+Accredited laboratory test methods
37Duty-advantaged trade agreements
24/7Technical & operational support
Since 1930

From American Pioneers to a Gulf Powerhouse

Johnson Lubricants is an established manufacturer of premium lubricants, distinguished by more than 90 years of industry heritage, technical expertise and commitment to quality. Founded in the United States in the early 1930s, the company built a longstanding legacy in lubricant technology, subsequently becoming part of Johnson Refinery Company in Europe.

In 2021, Al-Marzooqi Holding opened a new chapter: a state-of-the-art regional manufacturing facility in Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah — Johnson's modern manufacturing hub for the Middle East and international markets, spanning approximately 16,500 square meters with a maximum capacity of 180,000 metric tons per year.

Est. 1930s Johnson Motor Oil heritage

Nine Decades in Motion

1930sFirst Johnson blending plants open in the United States
1950sJohnson Motor Oil becomes a household name of the American road
Late centuryThe brand joins Johnson Refinery Company in Europe
2021Al-Marzooqi Holding establishes the Hamriyah manufacturing hub
Today1,000+ formulations exported across three continents

The Golden Era

Original Johnson advertising, restored from the company archive.

Johnson motor oil product spread
Johnson grease product spread
Vintage Johnson filling station
Vintage Johnson ATF product
Vintage Johnson motor oil bottle
Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah Johnson Lubricants facility in Hamriyah Free Zone with company vehicle fleet
Strategic Location

The Hamriyah Advantage

Our facility's location is not incidental. Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah combines a favorable fiscal regime with direct deep-water port access and proximity to three continents.

  • Dedicated deep-water port inside the zone, plus access to Port Khalid and Khor Fakkan on the Indian Ocean.
  • Duty-free manufacturing base with 100% foreign ownership and full capital repatriation.
  • Within reach of the Middle East, East Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia.
  • Preferential access to the UAE's expanding network of 37 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements.
Direction

Vision & Mission

Vision

To establish Johnson Lubricants as a globally recognized leader in lubricant technology and manufacturing — distinguished by advanced formulation capabilities, uncompromising quality, continuous innovation, and the ability to deliver high-performance lubrication solutions across diverse markets and industries.

Mission

To consistently deliver high-quality, technologically advanced lubricant solutions that meet the evolving requirements of our customers and international markets. We combine technical expertise, operational excellence, innovation and rigorous quality standards to build lasting relationships, strengthen our market position and create sustainable long-term value.

R&D Johnson Motor Oil R&D laboratory
Technology Centre

Where the Next Formulation Starts

Innovation sits at the core of our operations. At our Technology Centre, engineers and researchers lead R&D in performance, sustainability and long-term reliability — developing customer-specific formulations, qualifying new additive chemistries and adapting products to regional climates and specifications.

  • Customer-specific formulation development, engineered to individual requirements.
  • Advanced formulation capability meeting a broad range of international specifications.
  • Collaborative development with specialist technical agencies and additive houses.
  • Complimentary sample testing, accelerating product qualification for partners.
Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah

Where the Decisions Are Made

Behind the production hall sits the commercial heart of the company — where formulations are approved, export contracts are signed and partners from three continents are received.

Reception & lobby

Reception & lobby

Boardroom

Boardroom

Executive office

Executive office

Central atrium

Central atrium

Marine heritage corridor

Marine heritage corridor

In-house testing laboratory

In-house testing laboratory

Facility exterior — Hamriyah Free Zone

Facility exterior — Hamriyah Free Zone

Bulk packaging yard

Bulk packaging yard

Finished-goods storage

Finished-goods storage

Drum & IBC storage yard

Drum & IBC storage yard

Automated filling line

Automated filling line

Production & packaging line

Production & packaging line

Blending tank battery

Blending tank battery

Color-coded process tanks

Color-coded process tanks

Process pump room

Process pump room

Bulk storage tank farm

Bulk storage tank farm

Industrial lubricants corridor

Industrial lubricants corridor

Markets we serve

Markets we serve

Executive lounge

Executive lounge

Base oil storage — 375,000 liters

Base oil storage — 375,000 liters

What We Stand For

ResponsibilitySolutions tested in demanding conditions — from searing desert heat to Arctic cold — to ensure durability in every environment.
InnovationAt our Technology Centre, engineers and researchers lead R&D in performance, sustainability and long-term reliability.
ResultsWhat began with fewer than ten products has grown to more than 1,000 — each engineered to meet evolving industrial standards.
Where quality is signed off

Testing Sits Next to the Decision

The quality desk sits directly beside the laboratory floor, so batch results reach the people who release the product in minutes rather than days. Every batch is tested against its finished-product specification before approval — and nothing ships until that release is signed.

Quality control desk beside the laboratory, certificates displayed on the wall

Let's Move Forward Together

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