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Quaker Houghton

3.9
based on 60 Reviews

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Company Summary

We are the global leader in industrial process fluids, continually improving and innovating so the world’s metal, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world.

Overall Rating

3.9/5
based on 60 reviews
highly rated categories
On-Par with
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Work-life balance, Company culture, Job security

highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions

Work Policy
Hybrid
Hybrid
50% employees reported
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
68% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
69% employees reported
No travel
No travel
39% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
2 employees reported
Health insurance
Health insurance
1 employee reported
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About Quaker Houghton

Founded in1918 (107 yrs old)
India Employee Count51-200
Global Employee Count1k-5k
India HeadquartersKolkata, West Bengal, India
Office Locations
Websitehome.quakerhoughton.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries

Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) is the global leader in industrial process fluids. With a robust presence around the world in 116 countries, including operations in over 25 countries, our customers include thousands of the world’s most advanced and specialized steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, can, mining, and metalworking companies. Our high-performing, innovative and sustainable solutions are backed by best-in-class technology, deep process knowledge and customized services. With approximately 4,600 colleagues, including chemists, engineers and industry experts, we partner with our customers to improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.


Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together, Act with integrity.


Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.


FORWARD TOGETHER

Vision: To be the trusted partner to the world’s leading manufacturers, who rely on our process fluid solutions to advance the world safely and sustainably.

Quaker Houghton Ratings

based on 60 reviews

Overall Rating

3.9/5
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Category Ratings

4.0

Work-life balance

3.9

Company culture

3.8

Job security

3.8

Salary

3.7

Work satisfaction

3.4

Skill development

3.0

Promotions

Quaker Houghton is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 60 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Quaker Houghton
based on 54 reviews
4.0
Rated by 3 Women
Rated 4.3 for Work-life balance and 4.3 for Company culture
3.8
Rated by 51 Men
Rated 3.9 for Work-life balance and 3.8 for Company culture

Work Policy at Quaker Houghton

based on 14 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
50%
Work from office
43%
Permanent work from home
7%

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Work-life balance
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Critically Rated for
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Primary Work Policy
Hybrid
50% employees reported
Work from office
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52% employees reported
Hybrid
50% employees reported
Rating by Women Employees
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rated by 3 women
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Rating by Men Employees
3.8
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rated by 51 men
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Job security
3.8
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Quaker Houghton Salaries

Quaker Houghton salaries have received with an average score of 3.8 out of 5 by 60 employees.

Logistics Specialist

(9 salaries)
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₹12.5 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr

Deputy Manager

(6 salaries)
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₹14.8 L/yr - ₹17.1 L/yr

Sales Engineer

(5 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

EHS Manager

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₹25.1 L/yr - ₹30.6 L/yr

Regional Sales Manager

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₹30 L/yr - ₹36.7 L/yr

Technical Service Specialist

(5 salaries)
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₹4.6 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

QC Chemist

(5 salaries)
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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr

Product Application Manager

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₹11.3 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr

Technical Support Executive

(4 salaries)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr

Accounts & Finance Manager

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₹25.1 L/yr - ₹32.3 L/yr

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Quaker Houghton FAQs

When was Quaker Houghton founded?
Quaker Houghton was founded in 1918. The company has been operating for 107 years primarily in the Chemicals sector.
Where is the Quaker Houghton headquarters located?
Quaker Houghton is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal and has an office in Kolkata
How many employees does Quaker Houghton have in India?
Quaker Houghton currently has approximately 100+ employees in India.
Does Quaker Houghton have good work-life balance?
Quaker Houghton has a work-life balance rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 60+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 70% employees rated Quaker Houghton 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Quaker Houghton work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Quaker Houghton good for career growth?
Career growth at Quaker Houghton is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.0. 30% employees rated Quaker Houghton 3 or below, while 70% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Quaker Houghton promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Quaker Houghton?
Working at Quaker Houghton comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for work life balance, company culture and job security. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 60+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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