1880
Zurzach 1880, the beginning of the petroleum era – Jakob Brack, pioneer and founder of the company J. Brack, began importing and selling mineral lubricants from Romania. A sensation, as machinery had until then frequently been greased with animal fats and vegetable oils.
1906
Creation of the Perfectol automotive oil brand. Import of base oils from Pennsylvania, USA. Their chemical composition made these particularly suitable for the manufacture of high-quality engine oils under the Perfectol private label.
1909
Alfred Brack takes over management and expands the product range through the addition of cooking oils and fats and floor care products.
1944
1979
Fredi Brack joined the business, followed by Thomas Brack 1983. The 4th generation of the family gradually assumes ever greater responsibility in the company, taking charge of management in 1996.
1990
Oel-Brack AG becomes a licensee of the American Quaker State brand. Capacities are increased through the construction of new production and warehouse premises. The sales network gradually expands to include an increasing number of European countries.
2004
Shell acquired Quaker State. A completely new private label was created with Midland in 2004 to preserve the autonomy and independence enjoyed as a family business.
