PetroChoice

PetroChoice

Global lubricant solutions provider and distributor

Overview

Moove North America provides lubrication solutions by blending at three plants and distributing through about 50 centers across the United States, backed by a 10-country footprint. It offers premium proprietary brands and is one of the largest Mobil lubricant distributors in the U.S., with strong local expertise and technical support. The business covers the full lubrication lifecycle—from blending and stock to delivery—plus engineering guidance and on-site or remote technical service. Its goal is to deliver reliable lubrication through a broad product range, wide access, and practical technical assistance to keep customers’ equipment running smoothly.

About PetroChoice

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Why PetroChoice is rated
B-
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Founded

1969

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What believers are saying

  • Moove says PetroChoice strengthened North American distribution across over 50 locations in 2025.
  • Synthetic-lubricant demand and regulatory shifts still support PetroChoice's premium-product mix.
  • Cosan retained PetroChoice's platform after 2022, signaling continued investment rather than breakup.

What critics are saying

  • Moove's $450 million acquisition loan matures May 3, 2027, forcing refinancing.
  • SEC disclosed $451.5 million in proceedings, threatening cash flow and management focus.
  • Moove's leverage depends on PetroChoice performance; a weak U.S. market hits Cosan directly.

What makes PetroChoice unique

  • Moove controls PetroChoice, giving it 54 U.S. locations and three blending plants.
  • PetroChoice dominates U.S. lubricant distribution, with two-thirds territory coverage and technical-service depth.
  • Its private-label, premium-brand, and industrial channels span commercial, passenger, and industrial customers.

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Funding

Total Funding

$0

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Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -2%

1 year growth

↓ -2%

2 year growth

↓ -2%
TecAlliance
Mar 7th, 2023
Comma, Moove’s aftermarket lubricant brand, joins TecDoc!

In 2022 TecAlliance GmbH announced the acquisition of PetroChoice in North America, with its 750 employees and more than 240mn litres of lubricants sold annually.

The Business Journals
May 24th, 2022
Golden Gate Capital acquired PetroChoice on Jan 1st 15'.

San Francisco-based Golden Gate Capital purchased PetroChoice in 2015 from Greenbriar Equity Group.

The Joplin Globe
May 23rd, 2022
Moove acquired PetroChoice for $479M on May 23rd 22'.

Cosan S.A. (B3:CSAN3; NYSE: CSAN), one of Brazil’s largest business groups with investments in energy and logistics and revenue of approximately $23 billion, today announced that its subsidiary Moove, a leading global producer and distributor of lubricants and base oils, acquired PetroChoice Lubrication Solutions ("PetroChoice”) from Golden Gate Capital for $479 million.

Business Wire
May 23rd, 2022
Moove Acquires Petrochoice From Golden Gate Capital

SÃO PAULO & KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cosan S.A. (B3:CSAN3; NYSE: CSAN), one of Brazil’s largest business groups with investments in energy and logistics and revenue of approximately $23 billion, today announced that its subsidiary Moove, a leading global producer and distributor of lubricants and base oils, acquired PetroChoice Lubrication Solutions ("PetroChoice”) from Golden Gate Capital for $479 million. PetroChoice is the largest distributor and manufacturer of

The Business Journals
Feb 24th, 2022
Mastin leaves PetroChoice as CEO

Mastin joins St. Paul, Minnesota-based H.B. Fuller (NYSE: FUL) from PetroChoice Lubrication Solutions, the largest distributor of petroleum lubrication solutions in the United States, where she was CEO.

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