Homecare · Automotive

Category-defining brands. One trusted home.

NiTEO™ is a growing portfolio of high-efficacy brands serving the Homecare and Automotive segments — sold through leading national retailers across North America and trusted by millions of consumers.

Folex
Faultless
Ozium
Bon Ami
Pennzoil
Rain Dance
Tanner's Preserve
Our Story

A heritage in performance chemistry. A future built on brands.

NiTEO™ is a growing portfolio of category-defining, high-efficacy brands serving the Homecare and Automotive segments. The portfolio spans odor elimination, stain removal, household cleaning, fabric care, and automotive appearance and maintenance.

Our products are sold through leading national retailers throughout North America and trusted by millions of consumers — and their quality is attested by the homeowners, professional mechanics, detailers and enthusiasts who reach for them every day.

NiTEO™ is committed to delivering products with unsurpassed performance. With a heritage in performance chemistry and a focus on brand-led growth, we combine formulation expertise, operational scale, and consumer insight to unlock long-term value across categories — while honoring the rich heritage of every company in the portfolio.

150 yearsOf heritage across brands
17+Category-defining brands
3U.S.-based manufacturing facilities
Our Approach

A thoughtful curator of high-efficacy, growing brands

In-House Manufacturing

Fully compliant OSHA, PSM/RMP facilities across Texas, Missouri, and Mississippi.

Global Distribution

Scaled distribution center processes orders within 48 hours, supplying retailers and distributors globally.

Innovation & Formulation Expertise

In-house capabilities develop new formulations across brands, managing robust multi-year innovation pipelines.

Omnichannel Sales Expertise

Experience across large global retailers, distributors, and scaled car wash operators.

In-House Digital Excellence

Expertise across core digital shopping platforms and media to drive profitable growth.

Dedicated, Full-Service Marketing Team

In-house team manages end-to-end marketing planning and execution.

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Leadership

John Rabenhorst

John Rabenhorst

Chief Executive Officer

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Michael Lipski

Michael Lipski

Chief Executive Officer, Faultless

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David Boylan

David Boylan

Chief Financial Officer

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Lou Salvatore

Lou Salvatore

Chief Customer Officer

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Ellie Off

Ellie Off

Chief Marketing Officer

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Bill Sheeks

Bill Sheeks

Plant Manager

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James Mayfield

James Mayfield

Distribution Center Manager

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David Adams

David Adams

Vice President, Supply Chain

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Jason Depner

Jason Depner

General Manager, Car Brite

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Megan Hendrix

Megan Hendrix

Director, Finance

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Brian Roberts

Brian Roberts

Director, Operations, APF

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Board & Ownership

NiTEO™ is a portfolio company of Highlander Partners, L.P.

Highlander Partners, L.P. is a Dallas-based private investment firm with more than $3 billion in assets under management. The firm focuses on making investments in businesses in targeted industries in which the principals of the firm have significant operating and investing experience. Highlander Partners employs a buy and build investment approach, creating value by helping companies grow both organically and through acquisitions. Additional information about Highlander at www.highlander-partners.com.

Our Brands

Brands you trust — in every home and every garage

Homecare Brands

Ozium logo

Ozium

A leader in Air Sanitizers and Odor Elimination.

Folex logo

Folex

Instant carpet and upholstery spot removers, trusted for 50 years.

Faultless logo

Faultless

Fabric care and ironing essentials that keep wardrobes crisp. Since 1887.

Bon Ami logo

Bon Ami

Gentle, effective household cleansers with a heritage since 1886.

Tanner's Preserve logo

Tanner's Preserve

Leather cleaning, conditioning and restoration products.

Magic logo

Magic

Crisp finishes for clothing, quilting and crafting.

Niagara logo

Niagara

Crisp, Clean, Quality fabric care since 1887.

Kleen King logo

Kleen King

Products to clean, polish, and restore metal surfaces.

Automotive Brands

Appearance, maintenance & carwash
Pyroil logo

Pyroil

Automotive system fluids, maintenance and winter chemicals.

Pennzoil logo

Pennzoil

Iconic automotive maintenance products, above and below the hood.

Car Brite logo

Car Brite

Industry's leading manufacturer of professional automotive reconditioning products.

Motor Medic logo

Motor Medic

Engine flush and automotive maintenance chemicals.

APF logo

APF

Leading car wash chemical supplier that provides effective, reliable and customizable chemistry to operators across the country.

Cyclo logo

Cyclo

Automotive maintenance and specialty chemicals.

Rain Dance logo

Rain Dance

Automotive washing and detailing products.

Rally logo

Rally

Automotive wax products.

No7 logo

No7

Automotive painted surface restoration products.

Trans-Mate logo

Trans-Mate

Quality car wash and detailing products with advanced chemistry and consistent performance to deliver a better clean.

Let's build what's next, together

Whether you're a retail partner, a brand owner exploring a new home for your business, or talent looking to grow with us — we'd love to hear from you.