About Us

Our Story

Miles Lubricants focuses on innovation in the lubrication industry. The company serves various industries by manufacturing outstanding quality products at a fair price and is recognized by customers for personal and positive service experience.

History

Miles Petroleum was established in 1937 as a supplier of petroleum based lubricants. The idea of supplying the general public with lubricants began with Jack Stern. In the early days, the transportation of oil and lubricants was delivered in steel containers that looked like milk cans.

Jack’s vision was to supply superior quality products with exceptional customer service. His son, Morton, worked closely with him and helped expand the company’s knowledge, formulas and applications for mineral based motor oil, hydraulic and metalworking fluids.

In 1965, Morton Stern inherited the company from his father and became the new president of Miles. Under his supervision, the Miles brand continued to expand and developed formulations covering new applications suitable for new industries.

Miles developed not only as a lubricant formulator but also as a licensed distributor of Shell, Gulf, Lubriplate and other major brands.

Throughout his presidency, Morton Stern acquired two new buildings, additional equipment, storage tanks and a fleet to support the company’s growth.

Angela Stern was very dedicated and supportive of her husband, Morton Stern, and Miles Petroleum. Angela became the Executive Business Manager in 1985. Upon the passing of Morton Stern in 1993, she became President and CEO of Miles Petroleum.

As the market expanded and technology continued to grow, Mrs. Stern led a team of engineers and specialists that enhanced the Miles brand and developed specialty products using the latest lubricant technologies.

The formulations covered the latest technology from mineral based oils to sophisticated synthetic specialties, including PAO Polyalphaolefins, Esters and Diesters. This new product line brought tremendous success and reached nationwide popularity.

In 2014, Angela Stern established Miles Lubricants, LLC to respond to national demand for Miles products. Miles Lubricants became a leader in developing modern lubricant technologies and logistics systems.

What We Do Today

We supply a full line of petroleum based lubricants to a wide range of industries, including industrial applications, fleet and auto service, aviation, marine and specialized equipment.

Miles handles a complete line of conventional petroleum and specialty synthetic oils and greases, including heavy duty diesel engine oils, passenger car engine oils, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, antifreeze and glycol, metal working fluids, heat transfer fluids, grease, gear oils, industrial oils and many other lubricant products.

We also work closely with customers to help ensure that they are using the correct lubricant or fluid for the correct application as recommended by the original equipment manufacturer.

In many situations, we can help conduct diagnostics to determine product performance and identify potential problem areas related to lubricant usage.

Quality Control

Miles facilities and warehouse operations are designed to support prompt and economical shipment to customers. Raw materials are purchased in bulk from major chemical suppliers, and large product storage capability allows orders to be shipped efficiently.

To ensure product integrity, strict quality controls are used throughout the warehouse. Incoming raw materials are inspected, quality control checks are made, and finished products are tested before shipment.

All personnel are trained in the receipt, handling and delivery of packaged goods and bulk lubricants. Delivery operations are handled by trained professionals who understand product transfer and quality control requirements.