Privately held maker of automotive aftermarket and industrial chemicals, including antifreeze, coolant, diesel exhaust fluid and heat transfer fluids for data centre thermal management.
Old World Industries is a privately held manufacturer of automotive aftermarket and industrial chemical products, headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. Its technical work spans chemical formulation, heat transfer fluid technology, diesel exhaust fluid systems, automotive aftermarket product development and thermal management. Of particular relevance to data centre operators, the company produces specialised heat transfer fluids used in data centre thermal management applications.
The company's product portfolio is organised around three lines. PEAK Performance is a consumer-facing brand covering antifreeze and coolant solutions, wiper blades, windshield wash and automotive lighting. BlueDEF supplies industrial-grade diesel exhaust fluid and associated equipment for commercial applications. Heat transfer fluids serve specialist cooling needs, including those of data centre infrastructure.
Old World Industries has been in operation for over five decades and is one of the largest competitors in the automotive aftermarket. It serves both individual consumers and industrial clients across the automotive aftermarket, commercial and industrial chemicals, and diesel and transportation emissions sectors. The company describes its founding principles as ingenuity and a focus on community.
