Lubrication Specialties

Lubrication Specialties (LSI) was founded in 1997 by Chris Gabrelcik, STLE – CLS, OMA, with a focus on developing innovative lubricant solutions for hard to solve issues. Today, LSI manufactures over 50 high performance engine and gear oils, fuel and transmission additives and other specialty products under the Hot Shot’s Secret brand. As the fastest growing performance lubricant brand in the USA, Hot Shot’s Secret products are sold in over 35,000 retail stores nationwide and online to multiple markets including auto, trucking, racing, heavy-duty, RV and agriculture. In 2022, LSI became a wholly owned subsidiary of Gold Eagle Company and still operates fully from their headquarters in Mt. Gilead, OH with Gabrelcik serving as CEO. With multiple brands under the LSI umbrella including LSI Chemical and Frantz Filters, LSI is in a unique position to help companies achieve their lubrication and additive goals with expanded production capacity, a robust research and development team, quick delivery times and state-of-the-art testing and development. Founded in 1932, Gold Eagle® Co. is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of performance chemicals and surface treatments. Gold Eagle has a portfolio of industry-leading brands, including STA-BIL®, 303® Products, TriNova®, and HEET® Gas-Line Antifreeze and most recently Hot Shot’s Secret. As the company celebrates 90 years of business, they are committing to the future by creating modernized products for the automotive, marine, outdoor power equipment, RV, sporting, and homecare markets. All Gold Eagle Co. brand products are manufactured and marketed in-house at its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.