BALTIMORE, Md., April 6, 2026—U.S. Lubricants has achieved a significant milestone with the ISO 14001 certification of its Baltimore facility, further strengthening its commitment to environmental responsibility and operational excellence. This certification elevates U.S. Lubricants’ ability to deliver environmentally conscious fluid solutions for partners and customers, ensuring that every aspect of the facility’s operations supports sustainable practices and meets the highest international standards for environmental management. This achievement underscores the company’s dedication to helping clients succeed while advancing reliability and efficiency across the industries it serves.
The ISO 14001 standard provides a framework that organizations can follow to set up an effective EMS. Achieving this certification required a comprehensive two-stage audit process, which evaluated the company’s environmental policies, procedures, and their practical application by the team. This accomplishment is a direct result of a focused, collaborative effort across multiple departments, demonstrating a deep commitment to meeting and exceeding customer requirements and industry standards.
“As environmental priorities evolve across the industries we serve, achieving ISO 14001 certification demonstrates our commitment to supporting partners and customers with more sustainable, reliable solutions,” said Zach Prendergast, Process Improvement Manager. “This milestone reinforces our ongoing efforts to enhance environmental performance at every stage—helping our customers reach their own goals for efficiency and responsibility, while ensuring team members are empowered to deliver industry-leading service.”
Brandon Melsness, Director of Operations, also commented on the collective effort: “Earning ISO 14001 certification reflects the dedication and teamwork across our Baltimore facility. This accomplishment showcases our ongoing commitment to operational excellence and environmental responsibility. I am proud of the entire team for achieving this important milestone, which not only strengthens our operational framework but also enhances our ability to deliver environmentally responsible solutions to our partners and customers.”
The certification serves as a platform for driving sustained business results and reinforces the company’s purpose of finding a better way. It highlights the team’s ability to build and maintain a strong EMS while upholding high standards of operational excellence.
“This achievement—building and sustaining a robust environmental management system, driving continuous improvement, and upholding high standards of operational excellence—is the platform that drives sustained, repeatable business results,” added Joe Leistikow, Director of Strategy & Technology.
The ISO 14001 certification for U.S. Lubricants’ Baltimore facility is one of three ISO certifications earned by the company. In addition to Baltimore’s ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications, U.S. Lubricants’ Kimberly, WI facility also holds ISO 9001 certification, further demonstrating the company’s commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence.
About U.S. Lubricants:
U.S. Lubricants is a leading supplier of automotive, commercial and industrial fluids. As an authorized distributor of top-tier brands and the manufacturer of THRIVE® lubricants, the company serves a wide range of industries, helping customers maximize performance and efficiency for vehicles and equipment. With corporate headquarters in Appleton, WI, U.S. Lubricants is a U.S. Venture company, committed to finding a better way for its customers and communities.
About U.S. Venture:
For over 70 years, U.S. Venture, Inc. has been recognized as an innovative leader in the distribution of renewable and traditional energy products, lubricants, tires, parts, and using data-driven insights to manage energy and information in the global movement of goods. U.S. Venture delivers creative, sustainable solutions that give their customers a competitive edge, and enable the company to support the communities in which they live, work, and play. Through the values lived by their family of brands, U.S. Energy®, U.S. AutoForce, Breakthrough®, U.S. Lubricants, and IGEN®, U.S. Venture seeks new ways to drive business success while being steadfast in its commitment to making the world a better place.