Ohio Chemical, Lubricant Company Increases Sales In Dominican Republic

STARFIRE Premium Products headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio, is a small-business manufacturer and distributor of lubricants and chemicals to a variety of industries. STARFIRE Premium Products approached the U.S. Commercial Service in Ohio with the goal of identifying a primary distributor for multiple market segments. Through research conducted by CS Santo Domingo, the company received both positive and insightful feedback via an Initial Market Check (IMC) service. Within six months STARFIRE found a partner and shipped their first container of branded lubricants and chemicals for distribution in the Dominican Republic. In 2025 the firm expects to exceed $1 million in total export sales to Latin America, with the Dominican Republic among its key markets.

”The initial on-the-ground, in-country market assessment and format for the IMC you provided was extremely helpful; it allowed me to focus my time on companies that we could realistically partner with. The services provided by the U.S. Commercial Service are the cornerstone of our export development strategy.”

- John Foley, director of sales & procurement for STARFIRE Premium Products