History, Mission & Values

Savant Labs was founded in 1969 by the late Theodore W. Selby, as a consulting firm specializing in the development of advanced lubrication technology. Ted brought a unique blend of physical chemistry and mechanical expertise to solve a multitude of lubrication problems. He was granted over 50 U.S. patents for lubricant test methods and high precision test instruments.

Savant Labs is a world-class independent testing laboratory and research center offering standardized and custom-designed lubrication specification testing for automobiles, heavy-duty diesels, locomotive, marine, turbine power generation, and many other applications.

Our in-depth approach to testing, research, and understanding of lubricant applications has led to the solution of critical industry challenges as well as the development of new approaches to measuring physical and chemical properties of lubricating oils. In fact, our laboratories developed several key engine oil bench tests that are now industry requirements, such as the Tapered Bearing Simulator (TBS) Viscometer for high temperature high shear (HTHS) viscosity, Scanning Brookfield Technique (SBT®) / Gelation Index and TEOST® tests.

This knowledge base and experience has helped us to become the leader not only in lubrication testing and research, but in guidance and consulting for a variety of sectors in the industry. We make this wealth of experience and knowledge available to you.

Savant Labs is also a member of the Savant Group Companies.

Savant Group Companies

Tannas Co. – Manufacturer of precision bench-top instruments for routine and research laboratory testing of engine oils, lubricants and related fluids. Tannas also offers a variety of reference oils, calibration fluids and catalysts for use with lubricant testing.

King Refrigeration, Inc. – Specializing in low-temperature laboratory instruments for routine and research testing of engine oils, lubricants, and related fluids.

Savant Inc., a/k/a Savant Labs – An independent laboratory and research center specializing in ASTM methods and custom tests on engine oils, transmission fluids, and other automotive lubricants.

The Institute of Materials – Customized marketplace collection and testing service for a range of lubricants and fluids, generating important and unbiased information on properties and performance.

Excell Manufacturing Inc. – is a manufacturing company specializing in precision machined parts used in high-end instruments and equipment.

Mission, Values & Quality Policy

Mission

Through dedicated customer care we deliver innovative insight and quality product, service, and solutions for the advancement of the industries we serve.

Values

To be wise servants for our customers, our company and each other.
To act with professionalism, respect, and integrity in everything we do.
To commit ourselves to infusing quality and continuous improvement into our products and services.
To actively engage in ongoing pursuit of knowledge and personal growth.
To listen, question and respond with intelligent action.
To commit ourselves to the consistent discipline of hard work.

Quality Policy

The people of the Savant Group pledge to produce products and provide services that meet or exceed our customers’ requirements in every respect.

We commit ourselves to quality as businesses and as individuals.

We dedicate ourselves to serving our customers, large and small —listening carefully to their concerns and needs — responding with intelligent action —transforming their concerns into satisfaction and their needs into mutual opportunities.

As individuals, we will strive for continuous improvement for the growth of the companies of which we are a part, benefiting our customers, industry and our coworkers.

As leaders in lubrication testing and research, Savant Labs can help you prepare for the future as you develop fluids that meet expanding industry requirements.

Quality Assurance

Quality is the epicenter of all we do, and our reputation is the evidence. Savant Labs are ISO / IEC 17025:2017 accredited for Chemical and Mechanical Testing and our quality management system is ISO 9001:2015 certified. That means accurate test data delivered on time in an electronic format for easy interpretation.