Engineering Excellence

Ever since we invented the world’s first engine-end relief valve for spin-on filters, engineering excellence has been built into every filter Luber-finer makes. And as part of UCI and Champion Laboratories Incorporated, we can leverage our world-class engineering, research and development to deliver the light or heavy-duty filtration product you demand.

Luber-finer has unrivalled R&D resources and expertise scope:

• Dedicated R&D team takes products from initial design to complete prototype testing
• Extensive in-house design and testing facilities that include SAE, ISO, DIN, ASTM, ANSI, NFPA, TAPPI and customer-specific test procedures
• Global Project Management capability
• Active global supplier relationships
• Challenge convention to arrive at new-to-the-industry advances
• Actively exploring new media designs, materials and new chemistry

Exceptional product quality is guaranteed:

• One of the most comprehensive quality assurance programs in the industry to ensure products always meet or exceed OEM requirements
• Attained ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001 Registrations, which OEM manufacturers require
• First US filter manufacturer to be ISO9002 certified and QS9000 Registered
• On-site laboratories
• Complete testing & analysis
• Customer-specific testing 
• Engaged in industry testing standards development

This constant commitment to quality has brought recognition from a variety of industry leaders. Luber-finer and Champion have earned:

• The Ford Q1 Quality Award since 1984, Ford Romeo Engine Plant Quality Award, Mercury Marine Supplier Quality Award
• New Holland Qualitas - Quality Excellence
• Chrysler Gold Award, Chrysler Q-Excellence Award
• Porsche System Audit Award
• GM Targets for Excellence Award, GM Supplier of the Year Award
• John Deere Quality Certification Award
• Defense Construction Supply Center Quality Performance Recognition
• International - Certificate of Quality Recognition Award
• Target Vendor Award of Excellence
• AutoZone Vendor of the Year 2000
• Caterpillar Certified Supplier Award
• Kohler Engines - Recognition of Total Quality Systems Award
• VW/Audi - Quality Award, Mighty Distributing - Excellence in Service 2000
• Mighty Distributing - Supplier of the Year 2001
• Parts Plus - Supplier of the Year 2002
• TS 16949: 2002 Registration - Vehicle Certification Agency among many others.