ATIEL, the Technical Association of the European Lubricants Industry, has released the 26th issue of its Code of Practice (CoP 26)—a significant milestone that, for the first time, incorporates a statement on the use of Re-Refined Base Stocks (RRBS) in automotive engine oils.
Read moreThe ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee (JSC) is proud to announce the successful re-certification of its Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Calculation Methodology for lubricants, greases, and other specialties by TÜV Rheinland Energy GmbH, marking a continued commitment to scientific rigour, transparency, and industry-wide harmonisation.
Originally certified in 2024, the methodology has rapidly become a cornerstone for sustainability reporting in the lubricants sector. Its re-certification confirms that the approach remains aligned with internationally recognised standards, including ISO 14067:2018 and the GHG Protocol Product Standard:2011, and reflects the latest developments in environmental science and industry practice.
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Iconic British lubricant brand Duckhams Oils has expanded its marketing network in Indonesia by signing a new distribution partnership agreement with PT Grande Bahana Nusa Semarang. GBN Group, a superior national distributor of lubricants and automotive products, has become the authorised Duckhams distributor for the Central Java region.
At a special event, an agreement was signed by Mr Hendrik, Managing Director of PT Indonesia Lubricant Energy, as the master distributor of Duckhams Indonesia, and Mr Raveldho, President Director of PT Grande Bahana Nusa Semarang. The ceremony took place at the GBN Headquarters and was attended by guests, including business colleagues, academia and media representatives.
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At a time when many companies are scaling back oil and gas investments across Europe, the expansion of polyalphaolefin (PAO) production in Belgium led by Chevron Phillips Chemical stands out as a clear demonstration of confidence in the region’s industrial future. This expansion doubles capacity at a facility strategically located to support efficient deliveries around the world.
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KRAHN Chemie has been granted distribution rights for the Luwax® range by BASF. The Hamburg-based distributor now supplies premium polyethylene waxes from one of the global leaders in petrochemicals to customers across Europe.
The new partnership with BASF strengthens the position of KRAHN Chemie in the premium wax segment and ensures a reliable supply for customers across Europe.
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Leading UK oil and waste recycling firm Slicker Recycling has announced a major new shareholder who will provide industry expertise as well as the injection of significant new capital into the business. The recycling firm has announced that Dr Andreas Weinberger, via his investment company, has become a significant shareholder in Greenbottle Limited, the parent company of both Slicker Recycling and Re:Group and co-investor in AVISTA Green the Danish re-refinery company. The German entrepreneur, who will also join Slicker Recycling’s executive board, is recognised as… Read more »
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James P. Carroll, executive vice president of Schaeffer Manufacturing Co. in St. Louis, Missouri, has assumed the presidency of the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA). He succeeds Richard Camper, Executive Vice President of Pacific Precision Formulators and Hasco Oil. The transition took place during the 2025 ILMA Annual Meeting at the Boca Raton.
Read moreShell Lubricants has retained its status as the leading global supplier of finished lubricants for 19 consecutive years, according to the 23rd edition of Kline & Company’s (Kline) report, Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment 2025.
Read moreDr Pieter Tjan, formerly President of ATIEL passed away on 16th October 2025.
After studying for a PHD in Chemical Engineering at Technical University Delft in the Netherlands, Peter a Dutch national, joined Shell holding a number of managerial and commercial roles spanning a 25 year career that saw appointments in the UK, Europe and Asia.
He retired from Shell in 2001 and established Europia; a lobbying consultancy working with clients such as ExxonMobil and Royal Dutch Shell.
In 2011, Peter was appointed as President of ATIEL and was instrumental in modernising the organisation and establishing the subsidiary SAIL to monitor and manage compliance against the ACEA engine oil sequences. In 2015 Peter was also appointed Chairman of the Coordinating European Council.
Peter stepped down from his role with ATIEL in 2017, handing over to current President Marco Digioia, and began studying for a degree.
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SAIL Europe, in cooperation with ATIEL and the EELQMS Letter of Conformance (LoC) scheme, has announced the introduction of a new transparency measure designed to strengthen accountability, protect lubricant quality, and reinforce confidence in the industry.
Under the updated procedure, SAIL will publish details on its website (www.sail-europe.eu) of lubricants that fail independent quality testing where the responsible LoC scheme participant has not responded after multiple reminders.
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ReGen III Corp. a leading clean technology company specializing in the upcycling of used motor (“UMO”) oil into high-purity Group III base oils, has earmarked the rapidly expanding billion-dollar immersion cooling market for re-refined Group III base oils. Immersion cooling is a cutting-edge technology in which servers are submerged in a non-conductive fluid, enabling superior thermal management, dramatically improved energy efficiency, and reduced water usage compared to traditional air-based cooling systems. Within this rapidly growing market, Group III base oils are emerging as an important… Read more »
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Duckhams Oils have been awarded SIRIM Product Certification, confirming that Duckhams Lubricants meet strict safety, quality and regulatory standards. A SIRIM delegation led by Senior General Manager of SIRIM Marketing and Customer Experience, Mr Aminudin Bin Abd Aziz, presented the certificate to Johor Darul Ta’zim FC Chief Executive Officer and Technical Director Alistair Edwards.
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Lubricant Expo Middle East, the region’s first dedicated exhibition and conference for the lubricant industry, has officially announced its full conference agenda and speaker line-up for the 2026 event. Taking place from 20–22 January 2026 at Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City, the inaugural edition will unite leaders and experts from across the entire lubricants value chain for three days of insight, innovation, and collaboration.
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The leading event for the UK’s engineering and manufacturing sectors, Advanced Engineering, has announced the first round of speakers for this year’s event. Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on October 29 and 30, 2025, industry experts and thought leaders will deliver in-depth talks across multiple forums, offering practical knowledge and insights on the pressing challenges that the industry is facing.
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The United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) Ltd are delighted to welcome Harald Oosting of Olyslager as our new President! Harald took on the responsibility of presidency at our AGM on Friday 26th September, succeeding Mike Bewsey of Duckhams Oils.
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Arteco, a global leader in liquid cooling solutions, announces the launch of its ECO product line across its entire portfolio. The new range can deliver a significantly reduced Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) while keeping the same trusted quality and performance.
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Afton Chemical Corporation, a global leader in the development of performance additives for fuels and lubricants, is excited to announce the launch of the world’s first commercially available dedicated additive for hydrogen heavy-duty engines – HiTEC® 12582.
Hydrogen is rapidly emerging as the most viable low-emission alternative fuel to navigate the ‘messy middle’ – the period between conventional internal combustion engines and a fully battery-electric future, where existing technologies and alternative fuels must be leveraged while full-electric solutions evolve and advance.
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Duckhams, the original British motor oil since 1899, is pleased to welcome a new Chief Marketing Officer as it continues its investment programme. David McLean becomes the latest senior figure to join the iconic British lubricant brand. With over 30 years of commercial experience across the UK and global markets, David has a strong track record of blending data-driven insights with pragmatic action plans to deliver meaningful change. Having spent nine years at Castrol driving strategy within commercial roles and consumer insight, David developed a… Read more »
Read moreJoin the UEIL/ATIEL joint Sustainability Committee for the first in a new series of webinars and communications exploring the recently launched Lubricants & Greases End-of-Life Best Practices document—developed through extensive collaboration between the ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee.
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As a global leader in lubricant additive manufacturing, UKLA Member ADIPRO understands that its responsibility stretches well beyond industry leadership and customer satisfaction. Its identity, vision and values are rooted in a long-term want for a greener and more sustainable planet, with a commitment to a carbon net zero goal by 2040.
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The Union of the European Lubricants Industry (UEIL) will celebrate it’s 60th Annual Congress from 15-17 October in Stresa Italy. As the event draws closer, UEIL’s President, Mattia Adani, gives more details about this landmark Congress.
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Emery Oleochemicals, a global leader in natural-based chemicals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Manuela Eggert as Global Sustainability Manager. In this role, Ms. Eggert is responsible for implementing the company’s global sustainability strategy, driving key initiatives that align with Emery Oleochemicals’ long-term commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable innovation, and responsible growth. She will lead efforts to continue to embed sustainability into Emery’s core business by aligning with regulatory requirements, ensuring economic and social responsibility, and integrating it across global operations and stakeholder engagement…. Read more »
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Dr. Raj Shah, Director at Koehler Instrument Company, was awarded the ASTM Award of Merit – which is the highest society award granted to an individual member – at the ASTM Annual meeting in June.
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Lou Honary of WAVEtek Process Technology, LLC was the recipient of the Ralph Beard Memorial Academic Award at the NLGI Annual Meeting held in June. The award acknowledges valuable work within Academia, in the technical development of greases, grease tests, or the promotion of grease usage.
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The member companies of UNITI Bundesverband EnergieMittelstand e.V. and Verband der Schmierstoff-Industrie e.V. (VSI) have voted unanimously in favour of a fusion of the two associations at their respective general assembly meetings. In future, the merger will represent around 95 per cent of the lubricants market in Germany and a large part of the European market. This paves the way for a future-oriented alliance that combines the technological expertise of the lubricants industry with the market competence of the fuels, combustibles and lubricants trade.
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CHEMUK 2025 opened its doors to over 5000 visitors last week (excluding exhibitor staff), making this year’s edition the largest to date and representing a 12% growth from 2024.
The full 2-day attendance, including exhibitors, topped 7500, cementing CHEMUK’s position as the UK’s largest trade show for the chemical, process engineering, and formulated product sectors.
Now in the NEC’s largest Hall 5, CHEMUK 2025 presented a record 550+ featured exhibiting companies, spanning some 15,000 sqm, representing literally hundreds of product, technology and service brands supporting industry.
ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee (JSC) are pleased to announce the release of a new document “Lubricants & Greases End of Life: Sustainable Best Practices”. The document was presented today at the 2025 ATIEL Technical Seminar in Brussels, where it was formally introduced by Joris Van der List, Shepherd of the Downstream Working Group of the ATIEL & UEIL JSC.
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Duckhams Oils is proud to announce that UK entrepreneur and business leader Zuber Issa CBE has completed a strategic investment in Duckhams, the iconic British oil brand with over 125 years of history in lubricants, for an undisclosed amount. This investment marks a significant step in revitalising and expanding the legacy of one of the most trusted names in lubricants in the UK and across international markets. For 125 years, Duckhams has been a pioneer of product innovation and excellence, carving a history of ground-breaking… Read more »
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FUCHS Lubricants (UK) plc, the UK’s leading independent manufacturer of lubricants and related specialty products, are pleased to announce a significant leadership transition. Following the recent retirement of CEO Richard Halhead, FUCHS UK’s former Head of Industrial Division, Richard Rogers has stepped into the role.
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It is with great enthusiasm and pride that we present this special issue dedicated to the rising stars of the European lubricants industry.
In this edition, we shine a spotlight on a select group of individuals who have made remarkable contributions and left an indelible mark on the companies they represent. As the industry continues to evolve, these professionals stand out not only for their achievements but also for their innovative spirit, unwavering commitment, and capacity to inspire others.
Read moreAfter thorough investigation, the UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has confirmed that lubricants imported from Lithuania and the UAE are being sold at unfairly low prices, constituting illegal dumping. This practice has been harming domestic producers, undercutting prices by an average of 37%.
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The ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee, in collaboration with an independent consultant Carbon Minds, has conducted an in-depth analysis of various PCF guidelines, including those from UEIL/ATIEL, Catena-X, TfS, and API. This white paper highlights the similarities and addresses the differences between these methodologies and advocates for the acceptance of sector specific methodologies across the value chain.
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Esterchem is a UK-based, family-owned manufacturer specialising in the production of esters for a wide range of applications, including lubricants and beyond. Founded in 1998 and based in Leek, Esterchem operates a facility that adheres to ISO standards, supporting customers around
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UKLA regrets to announce the passing of Edward ‘Eddie’ Hateley, former UEIL President, in December 2024.
Born in May 1935, Eddie (a long-term resident of Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands) was a Director of Birmingham-based Edgar Vaughan & Company Ltd, latterly Houghton Vaughan PLC.
Read moreGEIR expresses its deepest sadness at the passing of Dr. Paolo Donnabella, founder of one of its members Ra.M.Oil S.p.A., at the age of 93.
Dr. Donnabella’s pioneering work in oil regeneration began in 1962 with the establishment of Ra.M.Oil. He was also one of the founders of the National Consortium for the Collection of Used Oils in Italy (CONOU), which played a key role in shaping the industry’s future and making Italy a leader in oil collection and regeneration
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Chevron Oronite is pleased to announce the completion of its new warehouse at their Gonfreville l’Orcher plant in France. This state-of-the-art warehouse, which will store drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), is automated and equipped with the latest advances in warehousing and logistics, while also meeting current environmental and safety regulations.
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Bluechemgroup Germany proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Bhupinder Singh as its new Director of Global Lubes Business. Mr. Singh, an industry veteran with over 25 years’ of experience in the lubricants, additives, and base oils sector, will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth and innovation on a global scale.
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On 26th of March, during the ATIEL UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee in-person meeting in Brussels, ATIEL and UEIL established the formation of the Circular Materials Working Group. This new working group joins the existing Carbon Footprint, Downstream Working, and Communications Working Groups.
The Circular Materials Working Group will support the lubricants industry by focusing on key aspects of circular materials, such as the use of re-refined base oils (RRBO) and other circular or renewable materials in lubricants.
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Martin John will join the management team of KRAHN Chemie Group on May 1st, 2025, and take over as CEO on June 1st. The company is part of the internationally active Otto Krahn Group, a family-owned business headquartered in Hamburg. “With Martin John, we have found an experienced and highly competent CEO to lead the KRAHN Chemie Group and drive its continued growth,” says Philip O. Krahn, CEO of the Otto Krahn Group. Martin John brings over 30 years of international experience in the chemical… Read more »
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ATIEL, the Technical Association of the European Lubricants Industry, has released Issue 25 of its Code of Practice, that provides guidelines for the development of engine oils which meet the latest European ACEA specifications.
ACEA 2024 specifications updated the Heavy-Duty Sequences. Published in October 2024 as the successor for the 2022 ACEA Heavy-Duty oil sequences, their most significant change was the introduction of a new engine oil category F01, which has specific viscosity requirements in comparison to E11-24 oil specifications.
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Join us and Keynote Speaker Nick Harris (Basestock Sales Director EMEA, ExxonMobil) at the Lube Media Roadmap for the European Lubricants Industry Conference, to discuss the key trends in, and challenges facing, the European Lubricants industry, and how these challenges can be addressed. Book your place today!
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Lube Magazine is excited to announce its partnership with The Lubricants Live Podcast; a new industry podcast dedicated to the end-to-end supply chain community in the lubricants industry.
Hosted by industry professionals with extensive experience in the industry, the first guest is Joris van der List, Q8 Lubricants, and member of the UEIL and ATIEL Sustainability Committee, joining host Steve Mayo to discuss the role of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) in the journey towards a sustainable lubricants supply chain.
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FoxInsights, the European leader in remote tank monitoring (RTM) and data-driven asset management, has taken the next major step in its corporate journey: EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG has sold the company to Banyan Software, a leading acquirer and permanent home for successful enterprise software businesses. This partnership opens new opportunities to expand into international markets while strengthening proven capabilities and advancing innovative technologies.
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The much-anticipated Lubricant Expo and The Bearing Show North America returns to Huntington Place, Detroit, MI, from March 18-20, 2025. Building on the success of its debut last year, this second edition promises to deliver unparalleled insights and networking opportunities for professionals across the lubricant and bearing value chains.
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The Witham Group, a leading UK manufacturer of lubricants and paints, is delighted to announce that it has been granted a renewed Royal Warrant of Appointment as suppliers to His Majesty King Charles III.
Royal Warrants are a prestigious mark of excellence, awarded in recognition of the supply of goods or services to the Royal Household and senior members of the Royal Family. This renewed appointment signifies continued trust and confidence in Witham Group’s high-quality products and services.
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Duckhams, the original British motor oil since 1899, has employed some of the latest techniques in AI animation to bring founder Alexander Duckhams to life to celebrate its 125th anniversary.
Working with a specialist animation studio in the US, AI allows Alexander Duckham to tell the story of Duckhams’ British motor oil legacy, from his pioneering roots to its enduring excellence, as the company enters the next growth phase with its new leadership team.
Read moreOn 13th November, Chevron Oronite received an additional approval from Volvo for its OLOA 61530 high tier heavy duty universal additive. With the addition of this VDS-5 approval, Chevron Oronite is now offering a versatile product that includes key European high tier OEM approvals.
Read moreATIEL and UEIL have recently co-signed a letter which was sent to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), in response to their 2023 Guidance on Avoided Emissions. Spearheaded by the American Petroleum Institute (API), a significant number of global industry associations joined forces to show support for the lubricants industry perspective on the guidance, which, in its current wording, would deprive societies of the potential to avoid significant levels of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by limiting the promotion and subsequent conversion of users… Read more »
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Shell Lubricants has retained its status as the leading global supplier of finished lubricants for an 18th consecutive year, according to the 22nd edition of Kline & Company’s report, Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment 2023. In the report, which covers all leading lubricant-consuming country markets, market segments, product types and formulations, Shell has held its status as the leading global supplier of automotive and industrial oils and fluids with number one ranking for all three lubricants categories tracked by Kline – consumer automotive, commercial… Read more »
Read moreInfineum announces the launch of its Future of Mobility Hub, a comprehensive resource designed to assist global fluid formulators in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of powertrain technologies.
As the automotive industry prioritises decarbonisation and sustainability, vehicle OEMs are introducing new technologies at an unprecedented pace. However, regional variations in regulations and terminology, as well as differing rates of change, pose significant challenges for fluid developers and marketers.
Infineum’s Future of Mobility Hub aims to address these complexities by offering strategic business insights into global and regional mobility trends, as well as the drivers behind technological adoption.
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ACEA has published a 2024 edition of the ACEA Oil Sequences for Heavy-Duty Engines. The new sequences address engine developments driven by regulatory and performance needs, complemented by necessary test maintenance requirements. According to European legislation, emissions from most new trucks must be 15% lower by 2025 and 30% lower by 2030. The 2024 sequences allow for lighter viscosities XW-30 and lower HTHS between 2.9 and 3.5, which can help achieve these emissions targets. Developed by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, the ACEA sequences are… Read more »
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Slicker Recycling and Castrol have forged a new partnership to help drive a more circular approach to used oil management in the UK. The collaboration aims to deliver seamless used oil collection and re-refining back into base oils, helping to keep resources in use for longer. The initiative, currently running as a pilot, provides Castrol’s automotive and industrial customers with a digital end-to-end lubricant system using tank telemetry. This frees up more time to focus on their core business, simplifying lubricant management and ensuring the… Read more »
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Duckhams BTCC racing team, Un-Limited Motorsport, has recently worked with Motorsport UK and Girls on Track to deliver initiatives to encourage females to explore careers in motorsport. The collaboration began with a well-attended event at Motorsport UK’s HQ, where over 50 young women were keen to discover opportunities in the sport. Members of the Un-Limited team, along with Motorsport UK CEO Hugh Chambers, engaged in meaningful discussions about the need for increased female representation and support. Following the talk, six Girls on Track members participated… Read more »
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ATIEL and UEIL are pleased to announce an industry-first certification of the ‘Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants, Greases and Other Specialities’ by TÜV Rheinland Energy GmbH. This marks a significant milestone in the global effort to standardise carbon footprint calculations for lubricants, fluids, and greases, reinforcing the methodology’s credibility and trustworthiness across the industry.
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The 2024 Lubricants Talent Report by ABN Resource surveyed a global audience of professionals working in the lubricants, additive and base oils markets. This edition reports some significant changes in the workplace market. The insights aim to help employers and employees shape their workforce and careers in line with what the current and future market requires.
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During Lubricant Expo Europe in mid-September in Germany, BRB Lube oil Additives & Chemicals launched Petrolad® 133LS (limited slip) globally, a wholly new product in its Petrolad® brand family.
“BRB Lube oil Additives & Chemicals supports our customers in staying at the forefront of innovation and ahead of their competitors,” said Roger Dohmen, Vice President of BRB Lube oil Additives & Chemicals. “With this launch we expand our gear additive product portfolio, delivering a wider range of innovative solutions to our customers while also unlocking new business opportunities for potential customers”.
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Leading UK oil and waste recycling firm Slicker Recycling has officially received its King’s Award for Enterprise at a special celebration day held at its Worcestershire headquarters. It was announced in May that the company, which collects and re-refines over 75 million litres of used lubricating oil every year, had been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2024, recognising Slicker’s outstanding year-on-year growth as it helps businesses cut their carbon footprint. The company’s executive chairman Mark Olpin hosted the event at the company’s… Read more »
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Richard Camper, executive vice president of Hasco Oil and Pacific Precision Formulators in Vernon, California, today assumed the presidency of the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA). He succeeds Catharine T. Golden, CEO of Etna Products Inc. The transition took place during the 2024 ILMA Annual Meeting at the Broadmoor Hotel and Resort. Camper began working at Hasco Oil in 1995 and helped the company purchase the industrial and specialty lubricant blending plant that is now Pacific Precision Formulators. He was elected to ILMA’s board of… Read more »
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Used oil industry leaders from around the world will gather on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 for International Day at NORA 2024 in Coronado, California, United States. The event will feature an impressive line-up of speakers and representatives from various international organisations and companies dedicated to advancing used oil management globally. Attendees will experience a day of insightful discussions and networking opportunities while sharing best practices among nations. The global conversation will drive innovation and sustainability related to used oil management. International Day at NORA 2024… Read more »
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UKLA is pleased to welcome the appointments of Sinéad Adamski, Executive Sales Director at Infineum, and David Cooper, European Product and Portfolio Manager at Moove, to the UKLA board.
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UKLA is pleased to welcome MPM International Oil Company as its newest member. MPM was established in the Netherlands and has remained a true specialist in lubricants and liquids for over 25 years. Since that moment, they have had a great journey in creating growth and excellence together with their global customers, suppliers and outstanding staff.
Read moreUK-based lubricant manufacturing company, Aztec Oils, has announced that their application for an investigation into the dumping of lubricants on the UK market has been accepted by the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA), a British government agency that exists to defend the UK against unfair international trade practices. Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Aztec Oils identified significant and increasing quantities of lubricants originating from the UAE and Lithuania sold at prices well below both manufacturing and import costs.
Read moreTotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of Tecoil, a Finnish company specialised in the production of Re-Refined Base Oils (RRBOs), which has the most efficient used oil regeneration process on the market today.
Tecoil currently operates a production facility of 50,000 tons of RRBOs per year in Hamina, in eastern Finland. Tecoil has developed its own circular economy network for collecting used lubricants in Europe and supplying its plant.
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Mumbai, India – The Lubrizol Corporation, a global leader in specialty chemicals, announced today it signed a Memorandum of Understanding to purchase a 120-acre plot in Aurangabad, India, where it plans to construct a new manufacturing facility to initially support the region’s growing transportation and industrial fluid markets. The initial phase of the project represents a projected investment of approximately $200 million, the company’s largest ever in India, and builds on previously committed investment in the region. The plant will become the company’s second-largest manufacturing… Read more »
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Düsseldorf, Germany 17th – 19th September 2024. Lubricant Expo, Europe’s largest event for the lubricant industry, returns for its third year with more exhibitors and an exceptional conference programme of leading global speakers. Now the largest exhibition of its kind, the event will feature over 200 exhibiting suppliers, showcasing the latest advances in lubrication technology. This year’s event is set to take place from September 17th – 19th, 2024, at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, and continues to provide a unique platform for networking and knowledge sharing… Read more »
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Manchester, July 2024 – John Hogg, a leader in fuel marking technology and solvent dye manufacturing, is proud to announce the opening of a new Research & Development lab at the state-of-the-art Hexagon Tower. This move marks a significant milestone in John Hogg’s company growth and highlights their commitment to technical excellence. The opening is particularly meaningful as it represents John Hogg’s first expansion since moving to Mellors Road in the early 1980’s. The new site at Hexagon Tower features advanced facilities, including a cutting-edge… Read more »
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This month, we have TWO brand new articles available to read and download on our Lube Digital Exclusive page!
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On 13th June 2024, ATIEL and UEIL established the formation of the ‘ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee’.
Having previously worked closely together on the ‘Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants and Other Specialities’, the inaugural meeting held in Brussels formally brings together the ATIEL Sustainability and the UEIL Sustainability Committees.
The purpose of the Joint Sustainability Committee is to work on matters of mutual interest related to environmental and legislative drivers, including but not limited to the European Green Deal.
The Joint Sustainability Committee, chaired by Markus Garb (UEIL) and co-chaired by Mika Kettunen (ATIEL), will focus initially on Product and Corporate Carbon Footprint, Lubricant Use-Phase (including Avoided Emissions), End-of-Life (including Circularity) and Eco-Design for Sustainable Products.
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The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (UK) Ltd is delighted to welcome new Chairman Harald Oosting, succeeding Jacquie Berryman who stepped down in April.
Currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Olyslager, Harald has been involved in the lubricants industry for over twenty years, on the Board of VLS since 2018, and is also currently Vice-President and Director of the United Kingdom Lubricants Association, a role he has had held since 2017.
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UKLA is pleased to welcome Solventis as its newest member.
Solventis Solutions Ltd (SSL) based in Surrey, is a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of
high-quality products and services including lubricants, coolants, AdBlue® and screenwash.
Certas Lubricant Solutions has announced the retirement of Steve Mayo; a distinguished leader whose career in the lubricants industry has spanned over three decades. Steve’s retirement marks the end of an era, highlighting a journey of dedication, innovation, and significant contributions to the field.
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On April 21st 2024, Malcolm Hollingsworth celebrated a career milestone that is quite incredible in this day and age, it was 50 years to the day that Malcolm joined Gulf Oil (GB) Ltd in London, since then Malcolm has worked continuously in the Oil Industry.
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The LUBMAT-IBERTRIB 2024 conference to be held from June 18 – 20 at the Kursaal conference centre will present the most recent scientific-technological developments associated with friction, wear, lubrication and ‘condition monitoring’ Researchers from the Tekniker technology centre (one of the organisers of the event) will play an outstanding role in the programme together with expert speakers from firms such as Petronor, AVS, Bosch and SKF RecondOil Ane Insausti, the Regional Councillor for Economic Promotion and Strategic Projects in Gipuzkoa, will chair the opening session… Read more »
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Since making their debut in the inaugural Formula E season in 2014, Mahindra Racing have achieved several milestones in Formula E. The team has secured multiple race wins and podium finishes, showcasing its competitive spirit on the track. Mahindra Racing are committed to upholding their sustainability goals and ensure that they work with like-minded partners. Since 2018, Mahindra Racing has collaborated with Shell and this latest project amplifies the duo’s next step towards sustainability and reducing global carbon emissions. Shell’s expertise in energy and innovation… Read more »
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Exol Lubricants has unveiled the winner of its prestigious ‘UK & Ireland Distributor of the Year 2023’ award. Midland Oil Company picked up the accolade for the company’s hard work and determination over the last 12 months.
Based in Leicestershire, Midland Oil Company supplies lubricants to the commercial, automotive, agricultural and industrial sectors and has worked with Exol for 20 years.
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Duckhams, the original British motor oil since 1899, is pleased to welcome Henrik Hansen as its new Head of Sales in Europe.
With over fifteen years of experience in the lubricants industry, Henrik has worked in sales and export roles for Comma Oil, Cosan Lubricants and Moove Europe. He has led international sales teams and developed customer relationships in the European, Middle Eastern, African, North, and South American markets.
A leading UK oil and waste recycling firm has been honoured with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Slicker Recycling, which collects and re-refines over 75 million litres of used lubricating oil every year, has been awarded the esteemed King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2024, with the company recognised specifically for its outstanding short-term growth in overseas sales over the past three years. Slicker which employs 198 colleagues across the UK, has widened its client base significantly since 2021, bolstering its position as a… Read more »
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Lube Magazine is proud to present our special digital exclusive on Women in the Lubricants Industry!
In this very special digital exclusive issue of Lube for May, we are delighted to share the stories of 22 pioneering women in our industry. With a veritable plethora of experience, knowledge and their own personal insights to share with you regarding their careers, how they manage work-life balance and share their advice for new talent coming into our industry.
Please enjoy this edition of Lube Digital, which we hope will showcase some of the leading talents in our industry!
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Two of Europe’s leading parts cleaning, oil and waste management firms have announced a new partnership which will drive a large increase in used oil being collected and re-refined.Slicker Recycling and Safetykleen Europe have unveiled the formal link up which will see Slicker Recycling accepting and collecting double the amount of used oil from Safetykleen’s UK business. The two businesses have been working closely together for almost a decade, but have now rubber-stamped their partnership which will support the circular economy by seeing more waste… Read more »
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This month will see the retirement of Jacquie Berryman after more than forty years in the industry. In a career that started straight from school as a lab technician in Esso Petroleum, Jacquie grew to become one of the most influential women in the industry.
Aldo Govi, CEO, Infineum, said: “Jacquie has been an incredible asset to Infineum, I know she will be missed by everyone in the industry”.
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Vickers Oils proudly announced the formal opening of its second manufacturing facility in Hunslet, Leeds, dedicated to the production of Vickers Oils Food Grade Lubricants and greases range. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone for the company.
The inaugural ceremony, graced by respectable guests including The Rt Hon Hilary Benn, Labour MP for Leeds Central, showcased Vickers Oils’ unwavering commitment to innovation and long-term sustainability.
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On the last day of 2023 Wilfried BARTZ passed away. Tribologists in Germany and worldwide knew the tireless “lubricant-affine” mechanical engineer and knowledge mediator from his 25 years (till 2002) as Director of the Technical Academy Esslingen (TAE, well known professional training institution in Germany) or from his numerous lectures at international congresses in East and West. He played a significant role in shaping the TAE’s educational program and was a keen lecturer in his favourite field of “lubrication technology”.
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To be ready, you must get ahead, and following a £3m investment in its Shrewsbury production facility, which sees it optimised for the sustainable manufacture of sophisticated small-batch formulations, Morris Lubricants is equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly changing lubricants industry. The days of having one oil fits all engine types are long gone. “It’s my role to ensure the business is fit for purpose and reacting to our environment,” explains Andrew Goddard, Morris Lubricants’ Executive Chairman, who regards the “ever evolving” challenge… Read more »
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The original British motor oil, Duckhams, celebrates its remarkable 125th anniversary in 2024. Founded in 1899 by the visionary Alexander Duckham, his enduring legacy, marked by a relentless winning spirit, has captivated engineers and enthusiasts for 125 years. Deeply rooted in the pioneering spirit of its founder, Duckhams exemplifies British ingenuity on a global scale—a legacy that continues to guide the brand today.
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Comma, the world-class manufacturer and supplier of automotive lubricants and chemicals, has today announced that 98% of its plastic bottles contain 35% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic. In July 2022, Comma first announced the implementation of PCR plastic into its product packaging. PCR plastic refers to any type of plastic material that is made from post-consumer resins which have been recovered and reused from waste. The transition saw all Comma product bottles contain 35% PCR material, meaning less and better plastic going into workshops. Since then,… Read more »
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ATIEL, the Technical Association of the European Lubricants Industry, has released Issue 24 of its Code of Practice, which provides guidelines for the development of engine oils that meet the latest European ACEA specifications.
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Duckhams, the original British motor oil since 1899, is pleased to welcome incumbent UKLA President Mike Bewsey as its new CEO. With many years of experience managing multi-national lubricant brands, Mike has been appointed to lead the company through its next stage of global operations.
Read moreKRAHN Chemie is strengthening its presence in Central and Eastern Europe and expanding its business in this growth region. To this end, the company has founded a new subsidiary: KRAHN Central & Eastern Europe has been based in Margaretenstrasse in Vienna (Austria) since January 2024. With KRAHN Central & Eastern Europe, KRAHN aims to consolidate its presence in Europe. “We are creating a new regional hub that bundles activities in the CEE region and strengthens sales,” says Thorben Liebrecht, Managing Director of the new subsidiary…. Read more »
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Tan Delta Systems, a manufacturer of real-time oil quality monitoring sensors and systems is leading the way within the manufacturing and lubrication sector with the launch of SENSE-2. The new oil condition monitoring kit provides real-time data about machine oil quality to optimise maintenance and reduce operating costs. The SENSE-2 is plug-and-play and accurately identifies when oil reaches the end of its life, superseding traditional time-based maintenance schedules which can result in oil being discarded prematurely – with the potential of wasting up to 50… Read more »
Read moreOn the 6th October ATIEL and UEIL were pleased to announce the publication of ‘Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants and Other Specialities’, a methodology developed by a task force consisting of UEIL & ATIEL members, external advisors and Carbon Minds. Today we are delighted to announce at the ATIEL Technical Seminar ‘The Lubricants Industry Driving Change’, that TÜV Rheinland Energy GmbH has successfully reviewed the ‘Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants and Other Specialities (Revision 1)’ and confirmed that it… Read more »
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The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the technical society serving individuals, companies and organizations that comprise the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector — announced a new president prior to the summer break. Hong Liang, Ph.D., Oscar S. Wyatt Jr. Professor in the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, assumed the role of 2023-2024 President for a one-year term beginning May 23, 2023. Liang will serve as the society’s Principal Executive Officer… Read more »
Read moreThe Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) had over a century of development as did the fluids and lubricants that cool them. The new counterpart electric systems and their respective cooling fluids are still in their infancy with rapid development occurring. The more we learn of the synergies between these systems, the more benefits we understand a carefully designed fluid can provide for the powertrain, battery and charging systems. Download our free white paper to learn more about the following: • Electric powertrain design trends • Lubricant… Read more »
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Join Intertek’s Propulsion Fluids Test Manager, Ben Moxey, on 18th October at 3 PM BST where Ben will be presenting ‘Beyond CEC Fuels Testing’.
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Infineum P6895A, the first market general additive package capable of meeting the demanding Group PSA test for SAE OW-20 is now available. Tailored specifically for hybrid passenger cars, Infineum P6985A has been designed with a focus on sustainability through every step of the research and development cycle, right through to in-use performance. Formulated using cutting-edge technology which meets today’s industry specifications, including the latest claims from major French OEMs, the additive solution gives you the capability of formulating lubricants that deliver market leading fuel economy… Read more »
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Certas Energy Lubricants, a renowned leader in the lubricants industry, proudly announces it’s rebranding as Certas Lubricant Solutions. This strategic transformation marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey, reflecting its commitment to innovation, customer-centric approach, and continuous growth.
The new name, Certas Lubricant Solutions, encapsulates the company’s expanded vision and broadened focus on delivering comprehensive lubricant products and solutions that meet the evolving needs of its valued customers. With an unwavering dedication to excellence, Certas Lubricant Solutions aims to provide a diverse range of cutting-edge lubricant products and services to industries across the UK and Europe.
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A note from James Moorhouse of ABN Resource, who will be speaking at the upcoming Lube Media Succession & Sustainability conference in October. Book your tickets today!
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Lincolnshire based lubricant manufacturer Witham Group, was delighted to host a special visit from His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester to the company’s headquarters in Lincoln recently.
Accompanied by Mr Ian Walter – the Deputy Lieutenant representing the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, The Duke toured the British lubricant manufacturer’s Head Quarters and Factory and had the opportunity to see how lubricants are made to different viscosities and how they are packaged and distributed throughout the UK.
With a legacy spanning 28 years, the annual F+L Week event provides a platform for industry professionals to network, share knowledge and explore the latest trends and innovations in the fuels and lubricants industries. Since 2018, F+L Week has honoured outstanding individuals and groundbreaking products with the prestigious F&L Asia Awards. We are proud to announce Goh Koon Eng of Chevron Oronite as the F&L Asia Person of the Year for 2023. Goh is a distinguished leader in the Asian lubricant additives landscape and has… Read more »
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The United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) Metalworking Fluid Product Stewardship Group (MWFPSG) is proud to announce the launch of industry-leading videos based on the UKLA/HSE Good Practice Guidance for Managing Metalworking Fluids (MWFs).
Produced in partnership with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), with the support of The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, the videos have been developed for the industry by the industry. There are ten short stand-alone videos, to support and encourage greater compliance in the safe management of metalworking fluids.
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UKLA is pleased to welcome VBASE® Oil Company as its newest member.
Built on sustainable and circular practices, VBASE® Oil Company produces high performance, proprietary synthetic ester base oils that minimise impact on the environment. This is accomplished with a focus on sustainability in production, use, and at the end of the lifecycle.
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Slicker Recycling, which collects and recycles over 75 million litres of used oil and commercial garage waste every year, has acquired fellow industry specialist, Oil Monster.
Chester-based Oil Monster employs a team of 13 people and operates a fleet of 10 trucks which collects waste oil throughout the UK.
Read moreAzelis Americas announces it is opening three new industry-leading application laboratories in Princeton, New Jersey. The new labs will service the Personal Care, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning, and Lubricants & Metal Working Fluids markets. In addition to the application labs, the facility is home to a technical training center.
Read moreCertas Lubricant Solutions, the UK’s largest distributor of lubricants, has launched its revolutionary new metalworking fluid management software, Fluid Command. The cloud-based software, developed by Certas to improve metalworking fluid management processes, has been designed to address longstanding problems within the metalworking industry such as ineffective reporting, unscheduled machine maintenance and downtime, and the need for strict HSE compliance. Currently, industry standard monitoring of metalworking fluids is conducted using manual and paper-based processes that are time-consuming, fallible, and outdated. The nature of paper-based reporting also… Read more »
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Metalube Group (incorporating lubricant brands Metalube, Molyslip and Vapor-Tek) is proud to announce today that it has received The King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2023 – the UK’s highest accolade for business success. The company has been recognised for outstanding continuous growth in overseas sales over the past five years and triumphed over stiff competition. This is the third time Metalube Group has been recognised, winning a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2013 and for Innovation in 2014. The 2023 King’s Award recognises steady… Read more »
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KRAHN Chemie, the independent chemicals distributor, and Shrieve, a leading value-added marketer of industrial chemicals and specialty lubricants, sign a new distribution agreement. With this agreement, KRAHN will be principal distribution partner of the Shrieve specialty products such as HVAC&R compressor lubricants, Polyalkylene Glycol Base Fluids and Fuel Additives across Europe and Israel. “Shrieve has worked with the KRAHN team for over 16 years, and this long-standing relationship has allowed us to see for ourselves the exemplary customer-first approach KRAHN adopts; an approach that mirrors… Read more »
Read moreOn 1st February 2023 UEIL and ATIEL were pleased to announce a collaboration to develop a harmonized cradle-to-gate (blenders / marketers exit gate) PCF methodology to calculate and report Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for Lubricants and Greases. The aim of the PCF WG is to develop a common standard that can be used by the whole lubricants industry, ensuring consistency and transparency throughout the entire supply chain. Having discussed and aligned on the fundamentals of PCF and LCA in the kick-off meeting held on 20th December 2022,… Read more »
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The CHEMUK 2023 speaker line-up is now live. CHEMUK 2023 is the UK’s largest Chemical, Lab & Process Industries trade show, taking place on Wednesday 10th May and Thursday 11th May at the NEC, Birmingham.
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Shell has today announced a multi-year extension of its Technical Partnership with Ducati Corse factory racing team, up to 2027. The Technical Partnership between Shell and Ducati Corse has seen great success on the racetrack, including the most recent campaign which saw Ducati win the 2022 MotoGP Constructors’ Championship and Riders’ title with the Italian Francesco Bagnaia. The partnership, which originally began in 1999 when Ducati was racing in the FIM Superbike World Championship, marks 24 years of collaboration and 20 years in the FIM… Read more »
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Colleen Cervantes, currently the president of Chevron Chemicals, will retire on April 3, 2023, after nearly 40 years of service to Chevron. She will be replaced by Mitra Basiri Kashanchi, vice president, Manufacturing and Supply, Chevron Chemicals, effective April 3, 2023. “Throughout her career, Colleen exhibited strong leadership skills and made significant contributions to Chevron’s success,” said Nigel Hearne, executive vice president, Oil, Products and Gas, Chevron. “She was truly a pioneer in both Chevron and the industry as a woman who influenced the strategic… Read more »
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The Call for Paper for our 24th International Tribology Colloquium has started. Researchers, who are interested to join the event as a speaker can submit their abstracts until the 16th of June 2023!
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VBASE® Oil Company, a producer of sustainable and high-performance base oils located in Pendleton, SC, is proud to announce that Martin Greaves, PhD has joined the company as Chief Technical Officer (CTO). Martin brings over 25 years of experience in technical leadership positions within the lubricant industry, with a strong background in inventing, developing, and commercializing novel synthetic base fluids and formulations. As a British national, Martin has held positions in the U.K., Netherlands, USA, and Switzerland. He will be based in Baar, Switzerland. “I’m… Read more »
Read moreThe Eighth European Conference and Exhibition on “Lubrication Maintenance and Tribotechnology” (LUBMAT 2023) will offer an academic / industry interface to discuss lubrication, maintenance and tribotechnology.
Contributors are invited to submit papers in engineering applications related to lubrication, maintenance and tribotechnology.
Bringing together the entire value chain for insight on the future of the global base oils and lubricants market
Join Lube Magazine and 350+ senior industry peers from across the global base oils and lubricants value chains for three days of networking, trade and information sharing at Argus Global Base Oils Conference in Central London.
Registration is now open for Automechanika Birmingham, which will take place between 6-8 June at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK.
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UEIL and ATIEL are pleased to announce a collaboration to develop a methodology to calculate and report Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for Lubricants and Greases. Beginning in January 2023, a working group has come together under the guidance of a consultant to develop a harmonized cradle-to-gate (blenders / marketers exit gate) PCF methodology.
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We are sad to announce that David Neadle, former UKLA President (2003-2005), sadly passed away on 1st January 2023.
David was a UKLA Board Member 1994-2009 and Chairman of the Metalworking Fluid Product Stewardship group until 2011. He was a founder member in 1968 of the British Lubricant Federation which subsequently merged in 2005 with the UK Delegation to UEIL to become the UKLA which we know today.
Read moreSKF continues to expand its RecondOil offer through a partnership with Castrol. The partnership will enable Castrol industrial customers to use integrated RecondOil Double Separation Technology (DST) systems.
Read moreA significant part of manufacturing is still undertaken by metal removal machining processes for the creation of precision metallic parts. Modern machine tools are capable of achieving high levels of performance, but this is only achieved if all the factors involved in their operation function perfectly together as a whole. A key element in this performance is the cutting fluid but traditionally the effective application of the correct coolant can been seen as an afterthought from a process engineer perspective, and a costly nuisance for operations staff who have to manage and dispose of them in facilities.
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It’s estimated that at any one time, around eight in ten independent garages will be using out-of-spec lubricants. This results in motorists suffering from lower performance and more breakdowns, lower efficiency and more vehicle emissions. This issue isn’t just a challenge for the automotive industry. The wrong lubricants are often found to be used in turbines and gear oils in industrial, manufacturing, and marine sectors. Certas have assembled a new UK Technical Advisory Group that brings together a team from across various business units to… Read more »
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SBZ CORPORATION is proud to celebrate “Twenty Years in Business” as a privately owned lubricant additive manufacturer and supplier of fuel additives, lubricant components, base oil and speciality products within the oil industry. SBZ’s journey began two decades ago with great vision, passion and focus on creating “The Major Alternative” within the industry, offering mutual growth and a mission to exceed customers’ expectations. SBZ has brought together a wealth of industry, operational and technical expertise to deliver performance products and exceptional customer service. “Initially based… Read more »
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ATIEL, the technical association of the European Lubricants Industry, has released Issue 23 of its Code of Practice, that provides guidelines for the development of engine oils that meet the latest European ACEA specifications. As of 15 December 2022, Issue 23 of the Code of Practice supersedes Issue 22. The latter, however, remains available on the ATIEL website, for valid claims against ACEA 2016 Heavy Duty sequences, until 30th April 2023. This issue considers the ACEA sequence 2022 for Heavy-Duty engine oil. The other main… Read more »
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Lube Magazine’s Editor recently sat down with Daniel Saiz, technical service and development – Project Leader, from Dow Industrial Solutions and Blanca Merino, Marketing Manager / Global Fuel Additives Market Segment Leader, to discuss the issue of ‘fuel fraud’. This is an excerpt from their conversation on fuel fraud, its importance, and how Dow is helping protect governments, consumers, and the environment from this widespread problem.
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UKLA is pleased to welcome Nelson Brothers as its newest member.
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IMCD Group (“IMCD”), a global leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has appointed Jean-Paul Scheepens as President of its US operations, effective November 1, 2022.
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BRB International (BRB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), has opened its new lube oil additives manufacturing facility at Echt, Netherlands.
Read moreVBASE Oil Company announced the expansion of its high performance, sustainable base oil product line with the addition of new low viscosity offerings to complement the existing higher viscosity grades.
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ALIA (the Asian Lubricants Industry Association) has announced the appointment of Gunriddh Sial as the new brand & communications manager of Singapore-based team.
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UKLA is pleased to welcome Ingevity as its newest member.
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Louise Tricoire has been named Vice President of TotalEnergies Marine Fuels replacing outgoing VP Jérôme Leprince-Ringuet who leaves to take up a new role within the TotalEnergies organisation in Paris.
She arrives following a highly successful 20 year career with TotalEnergies, in which she has built a strong track record across a number of key positions including VP roles in Commercial Development and Strategy & Ventures, in the fields of liquefied natural gas, fuel marketing and other downstream marketing activities.
Read moreThe Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, has announced that Rebecca Liebert has been named the company’s President and CEO, effective October 3, 2022. She succeeds Mary Rhinehart who has served as interim President and CEO since March of this year. Rhinehart will continue as the company’s Board Chair.
Read moreAfton Chemical Corporation has announced the recent completion of a $70 MM USD investment in its Sauget, IL Plant’s Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) additive production facility.
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ExxonMobil appeared at WindEnergy Hamburg 2022 to showcase its range of bespoke lubricants and services for the wind energy sector, including lubrication solutions with the ambition to make ‘fill-for-life’ a reality. The Mobil team presented several innovations in the field of predictive maintenance, including a new collaboration with Poseidon Systems, a leading provider of wind turbine sensors, on ‘Lubrication-as-a-Service’ developments.
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As part of its Transformational Growth Strategy it was announced this week that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement for Infineum to acquire Entegris’ Pipeline and Industrial Materials business (PIM).
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SIP Limited (“SIP Speciality Oils and Fluids” or “SIP”) and KRAHN Chemie GmbH (“KRAHN”) announce a long-term distribution partnership covering specific European countries for certain parts of the SIP product portfolio. The partnership will broaden the footprint of the SIP range of premium industrial base oils in the European market and help meet the growing demand for premium products and for more robust supply options. SIP has teamed up with KRAHN to market and promote the product portfolio to industrial markets across Europe. Under the… Read more »
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The United Kingdom Lubricants Association mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts go out to her family at this time. We are grateful for her lifetime of dedicated service to the country and the Commonwealth.
Read moreILSAC has requested that a new gasoline engine oil from API with a first licensing date of no later than the end of Q2 2028.
The new specification request includes a range of new engine tests against sludge, oxidation, corrosion and Low Speed Pre-Ignition.
The aim of the new specification is to maintain backwards compatibility with current licensed gasoline oil grades, evaluate ethanol fuel impact on tests, include 0W-12/0W-8 Low Viscosity Oils and protect for future Environmental Protection Agency/CARB requirements.
Founded in 1922 by Anton Paar the company has grown from a single machine shop to a global corporation offering highly accurate analytical solutions to the petroleum industry – across fuels, lubricants, asphalt, bitumen, plastics, and polymers – for decades. For 100 years, they have combined high-precision technology with scientific curiosity and a thirst for research. Today, it is the global market leader in the fields of density and concentration measurement, rheometry and CO2 measurement. Many of the world’s leading companies – not just across… Read more »
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SBZ is proud to announce a new distribution partnership with ADCO that further strengthens their international distribution network, in effect from 1st August 2022. ADCO has been officially appointed as the distributor of SBZ’s range of premium lubricant additive packages which cover PCMO, HDDEO, Off-Road, Agricultural & Hydraulic specifications, throughout Turkey and the surrounding areas. “Combining years of experience, focused and knowledgeable teams, a key global network and local knowledge, we will achieve the best results for our customers and share mutual growth”. Johan Himpe… Read more »
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TAYRAŞ and Sequoia are pleased to announce completion of one year of operations of TAYRAŞ’ state-of-the-art re-refining plant located in Osmaneli, Turkey. The plant is capable of processing 60000 metric tonnes per year of the waste oil into high quality API Group II+ base oil, meeting the most stringent specifications for sulphur, VI, volatility and even polyaromatic hydrocarbons concentrations. Sequoia designed, specified and supplied all process equipment for the used lubricating oil processing plant based on its vacuum distillation and hydrogeneration technologies. Sequoia has granted… Read more »
Read more25 May 2022
Lubricants are key to reducing friction and heat, which corresponds to 30pc of all energy wasted, chemical distributor Multisol’s chief executive David Hopkinson has said.
25 May 2022
An industry standard is required for the lubricant sector to become more transparent and measure and analyse its carbon footprint in a clear way, Chevron technical product manager Mika Kettunen said.
1 April 2022
Chevron Global Energy Inc. has announced that it has closed its agreement with Neste Corporation to acquire its NEXBASETM brand, associated qualifications and approvals, and related sales and marketing business.
On the 20th September 2020, the Italian government issued a new law governing the labelling of packaging on all imports and that are used in the domestic market.
The regulation, which comes into force on the 1st January 2023, makes environmental labelling of packaging mandatory and comes in addition to the requirements in the European Union to comply with the Classification of Labelling & Packaging regulation.
Perstorp Group, a leading sustainability-driven global specialty chemicals company, today said that it is to be acquired by PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG).
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To prevent and manage waste, France has a scheme called Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). EPR is based on the “polluter pays” principle – companies that put their products on the French market are responsible for their entire life-cycle, from design to end- of-life.
Read moreLubricant Expo on 6 – 8 September 2022 at Messe Essen in Germany is Europe’s largest free-to-attend exhibition and conference, connecting lubricant solution providers with the full range of end-user buyers, as well as the entire chemical and equipment supply chain.
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Register now for your free visitor pass to CHEMUK 2022, the UK Chemical & Process Industries trade show, taking place on Wednesday 11th May and Thursday 12th May at the NEC, Birmingham.
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On May 10, join Chief Specialist Mehdi Fathi-Najafi will share and discuss “Heavy Naphthenic Oil Application Experience in Lubricants & Greases” at the ACI digital event.
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UKLA is pleased to Dow Chemical Company Limited as its newest member.
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The Asian Lubricants Industry Association (ALIA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Eugene
Tan as the new chief executive of the Singapore based organisation.
Vickers Oils is pleased to welcome Paul Vann, as Managing Director, who will succeed Chris Wholley as Managing Director who retires in May.
Read moreAfton Chemical Corporation has completed its phase 3 expansion to add Gasoline Performance Additives (GPA) blending capabilities at its Singapore Chemical Additive Manufacturing Facility.
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Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP (“Calumet”) announces a long-term distribution partnership with SIP Specialty Oils and Fluids (“SIP”).
The partnership will broaden the footprint in the European market for the Calumet range of naphthenic base oils and the growing demand for more supply options.
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Savant Group have announced, with profound sadness, the passing of Theodore (Ted) W. Selby, founder of the Savant Group, a Midland, Michigan, USA-based consortium of companies operating in the lubricant industry. Talented and respected in equal measure, Ted’s passing leaves the lubricant industry in mourning. Ted died peacefully at age 93 surrounded by family on March 25th, 2022, in Midland, Michigan.
Read moreNye Lubricants will take part its second high-profile NASA mission in 2021 with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), launched on December 25th from French Guiana.
Read moreAramco today announced its entry into Saudi Arabia’s domestic lubricants market, offering consumers a new line of lubricant products under the ORIZON® brand.
Read moreGulf Lubricants, a wholly owned entity of India’s Hinduja Group, with a presence in more than 100 countries worldwide and with ~70,000 employees, has a new distributor in the UK and Ireland.
Read moreSea-Land Chemical Company has announced the addition of two inside sales representatives.
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Less than a week to secure your place at the Lube Sustainability conference in May!
Members £225 plus VAT, Non-Members £245 plus VAT if booked before 31st January 2022
The Lube Sustainability Conference 2022 will now be held on 25th May at the Institute of Directors, London.
Read moreATIEL, the technical association of the European lubricants industry, has released Issue 22 of its Code of Practice, that provides guidelines for the development of engine oils that meet the latest European ACEA specifications.
Read moreSea-Land Chemical Company, a leading global chemical distributor of specialty additives for the lubricants industry and household, industrial and institutional cleaning markets, today announced the addition of Ben Verhaeghe as EU Sales Manager, based in Antwerp, Belgium.
Read moreGlobally operating manufacturer of lube oil additives, silicones and other specialty chemicals BRB International now rebrands to reflect its journey as a subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG).
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Lube Magazine, in collaboration with Kline & Company have commissioned In-house Research Ltd to conduct a survey on sustainability within the chemicals industry.
The purpose of this survey is to address the importance of sustainability and to analyse the impact and implications sustainability will have on the chemicals industry and its supply chains as this issue is prioritised.
Read an exclusive report on these results of the UEIL sustainability survey he October edition of Lube Magazine.
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UKLA is pleased to welcome Kallik Ltd as its newest member.
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This year, the Union of the European Industry of Lubricants will hold its annual Congress virtually over two days, on 20th and 21st October 2021. The theme will be “From business resilience to sustainable growth – Re-imagining the future of the lubricants industry”.
Read moreNorman Sheppard, from BAPCO, will be joining as the keynote speaker for the seventh edition in the ACI European Base Oils and Lubricants Online Series…
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Each year the most influential players and decision makers of the international lubricant industry meet at the “Global Lubricant Week” (Moscow). We invite you to join them at this event, that will be held ONLINE on October 20-21.
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In our interview podcast with Lubricant industry professionals, Lube editor Andrianne Philippou talks to General Manager of OilDoc GmbH, Petra Bots, about her lifelong career in the lubricants industry, and the upcoming OilDoc event in Germany.
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SAIL is an independent company based in Belgium providing Services to Associations and Industry in the Lubricants sector, and has been contracted by ATIEL (the Technical Association of the European Lubricants Industry) to provide administrative, financial and management services to support ATIEL’s product compliance monitoring programme, EELQMS.
Read moreAfter receiving the accolade of two consecutive Golds from sustainability ratings agency EcoVadis, Azelis is proud to announce it has now been awarded with a Platinum rating, the highest distinction in the EcoVadis supplier sustainability rating scheme.
Read moreInfineum’s market leading Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) line-up now meets the latest ACEA A7/B7 and C6 specifications, providing comprehensive coverage across the full 2021 ACEA European Oil Sequences for light-duty engines.
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The Congress will feature a mix of keynote speeches and technical presentations by prominent speakers, as well a series of roundtables
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In the first Lube Media podcast, Andrianne Philippou talks to Mike Skypala, Managing Director of OATS.
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UKLA and Lube magazine are hosting a special one-day conference addressing the impact and implications for the lubricants industry and its supply chains of ‘Putting Sustainability First’.
Read moreAt the end of April, ACEA published their 2021 European oil sequences for light-duty engines.
Read moreUKLA is pleased to welcome Oil Salvage Ltd and Certas Energy UK Ltd as its newest members.
Read morePerstorp Group, a world leader in chemical innovation, has committed to setting science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.
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GB Lubricants has announced that, once again, it has achieved a Gold Rating in corporate social responsibility & sustainability from EcoVadis, a leading global provider of business sustainability ratings.
Read moreThe Technical Association of the European Lubricants Industry (ATIEL) has launched its new website.
Read moreThe Novvi family are sad to announce the loss of a colleague, a mentor, and a friend with the passing of Dr. Paula Vettel.
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The UKLA is pleased to welcome the University of Bath as an associate member of the Metalworking Fluids Product Stewardship Group.
Read moreSOCOTEC has announced the appointment of Nicolas Detchepare as its new UK CEO.
Read moreOn March 22, 2021 the Austrian Supreme Cartel Court upheld the Cartel Court‘s earlier decision of May 12, 2020 in a legal dispute between Austrian Peugeot dealer Büchl and Peugeot Austria (PSA), that the general importer for Peugeot vehicles in Austria abused its market power vis-à-vis Büchl in violation of Austrian and European competition law.
Read moreShell has announced it will offer customers carbon neutral lubricants across a range of products for passenger cars, heavy duty diesel engine and industrial applications. This initiative meets a growing desire from consumer and commercial vehicle drivers to lower their carbon footprint.
Read moreEU revises Group II import quota down from 200k tonnes from January to June 2021 to 150,000 tonnes from July to Dec 2021.
Read moreA&S International is excited to start the new year with not one but two excellent new additions to its growing range of quality brands. MAK CHEM’s range of maintenance chemicals have been acquired along with the MAK LUBES range of maintenance lubricants.
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ALMU will now be known as the Asian Lubricants Industry Association or “ALIA”. The new name reflects the diverse membership of the trade association and more closely aligns with ALIA’s ambition to become the trusted voice of the wider Asian lubricants industry.
Read moreThrough reduced wear and unplanned maintenance and smoother operation, DuraDrive HD Synthetic 668 contributes to a lower total cost of ownership and delivers the performance benefits required for Allison Transmission’s TES 668™ specified factory fill fluid.
Read moreSONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. has announced that it signed an exclusive distribution agreement for PVC additives in India with Mumbai-based Makwell Plastisizers Pvt Ltd., effective as of December 2020.
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A new 16-character code called the unique formula identifier (UFI) will be required on certain product labels as of the beginning of this year (2021) and will be mandatory on the label of all products classified for health or physical hazards by 2025.
Read moreQLSAsia plans to offer a range of Group I and Group II products including Core 150, Core 2500, EHC 50, EHC 110 and SN500.
Read moreInfineum has announced the on-site arrival of a third Magnesium Sulfonate reactor at Port-Jérôme for installation and use at a lubricant additive plant operated by ExxonMobil Chemical France on behalf of Infineum.
Read moreBiosynthetic® Technologies has announced the launch of their new product line of novel additives for the metalworking fluids market called Biocea™. These products will be available globally, effective immediately.
Read moreAnderol®, the synthetic specialty lubricants product line from the Lubricant Additives Business Unit (LAB) is rebranding in line with LANXESS’ corporate design.
Read moreExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (EMAPPL) has appointed Quality Logistics Services Asia (QLSAsia), a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Logistic Services Australia (QLSA), as its base oil distributor for Malaysia. QLSAsia plans to offer a range of Group I and Group II products including Core 150, Core 2500, EHC 50, EHC 110 and SN500.
Read moreInfineum has announced the on-site arrival of a third Magnesium Sulfonate reactor at Port-Jérôme for installation and use at a lubricant additive plant operated by ExxonMobil Chemical France on behalf of Infineum.
Read moreBiosynthetic® Technologies has announced the launch of their new product line of novel additives for the metalworking fluids market called Biocea™. These products will be available globally, effective immediately.
Read moreAnderol®, the synthetic specialty lubricants product line from the Lubricant Additives Business Unit (LAB) is rebranding in line with LANXESS’ corporate design.
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After several years at the head of GEIR, the European Waste Oil Re-refining Industry sector if UEIL (Independent Union of the European Lubricants industry), Christian Hartmann stepped down from his role as GEIR President to pass the reins to Marco Codognola, CEO of Itelyum.
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In normal circumstances right now I would be working on the last arrangements for the UEIL Annual Congress that was scheduled to take place in Athens from 28 to 30 October.
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Following the AGM held on the 8th September 2020, Darren Frogson of Exol has succeeded to the position of President of UKLA.
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Chevron Products Company, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., and Novvi LLC have announced the first production of 100% renewable base oil from Novvi’s Deer Park, Houston Facility.
Read moreChevron Products Company, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., announced that it has signed a base oil distribution agreement with YPF S.A. (YPF), a vertically integrated Argentine energy company headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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UKLA is pleased to welcome Dasilad Ltd as its newest member.
Read moreSTLE has announced that Paul Hetherington, CLS, manager, technical services, Canada, for Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc., will assume the role of 2020-2021 president for a one-year term.
Read moreThe US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) announced today that Nynas is no longer being blocked pursuant to the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations.
Read moreThe Cross-Industry Alliance on COVID-19 is making available a practical guide aiming at supporting industry and authorities to ensure sufficient supply of disinfectants to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dear Friends,
We are facing an unprecedented time of uncertainty and confusion.
When I was in London for the ICIS conference I truly believed that the worst of the coronavirus was over, as we were seeing the first signs of a slowing down in China. I would never have believed that now, less than a month later, I would find myself wondering when I would be able to visit my family and friends in Italy and constantly fearing for their well-being.
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The first UKLA/Lube magazine Women in the Lubricants Industry Conference was designed to explore professional development and leadership strategies.
You can read the full report of the conference in the April 2020 edition of Lube Magazine, and a gallery of images from the day are available to view in the link below.
Due to the ongoing effect of COVID-19, a number of industry event organisers have elected to reschedule conferences and other gatherings until later in the year.
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UKLA is pleased to welcome A&S International Ltd as its newest member.
Read moreOWI are conducting research and develop into a new measuring method with which the process of manufacturing lubricating greases can be accelerated.
Read moreCroda International Plc has been awarded the ICIS Surfactants Award for Product Innovation for their unique, patented molecule, called the Star Polymer.
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As of January 2020, KRAHN Chemie GmbH has acquired a majority share of InterActive S.A.
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Infineum held a ceremony with the Zhangjiagang Free Trade Zone on 8 January 2020 to mark the signing of the letter of intent to begin its integrated manufacturing base phase II project in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province
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Clariant Refinery Services opens state-of-the-art crude and fuel oil lab in the UK
Read moreIn December, President of the European Commission von der Leyen unveiled plans to accelerate the European Union’s momentum towards becoming a climate-neutral continent by 2050.
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The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has elected Michael Manley, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), as its new President.
Read moreUKLA is pleased to welcome Intellube Ltd as its newest member.
Read moreATIEL, the technical association representing manufacturers and marketers in the European lubricants industry, organised with ATC, the Technical Committee of petroleum additive manufacturers, a workshop dedicated to regulatory requirements for chemicals within a global market…
Read moreThe development of the DSL-01 production plant in Delfzijl, Netherlands, is led by SkyNRG, a global market leader for SAF and a long-term strategic partner of Shell Aviation…
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Infineum, one of the world leaders in the formulation, manufacture and marketing of petroleum additives for fuels and lubricants, officially opened their new Global Centre of Innovation…
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The UEIL Sustainability Task Force was officially launched on 27 March 2019 during its first meeting in Brussels. Members of the Task Force gathered for a full day of meetings and took this opportunity to introduce themselves and the sustainability strategy of their respective companies, to start an initial discussion on how UEIL should take this concept on board.
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UKLA is pleased to welcome Kline and Vista as its newest members.
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Machine workshops use water-based metalworking fluids (MWF) to cool cutting machines but this can release a mist of MWF. Machinists inhaling this mist are at risk of developing chronic lung disease…
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Quaker Chemical Corporation and Houghton International have combined to create Quaker Houghton, the global leader in industrial process fluids to the primary metals and metalworking markets.
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Leading lubricant manufacturer Metalube has been awarded ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
Read moreSafic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce the extension of its distribution agreement with Albemarle Corporation…
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Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science today expands the analytical capabilities…
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ATIEL is pleased to announce that Dr Nick Clague of SK Lubricants has been appointed to the chair of CEC.
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Morris Lubricants is 150 years old this year, and has redecorated its frontage and clock tower in Castle Foregate (Shropshire, UK) in striking blue and gold to mark the milestone.
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Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has taken a new test bench for additivated hydraulic fluids into operation at its Mannheim site.
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Building on a history of success in chemistry and industrial lubrication, specialty lubricants and performance fluid business Shrieve EMEA and APAC has appointed Mark Burnett as the general manager of the company’s operations in Europe.
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Anna Mascolo has been appointed Vice President of Shell’s Aviation business, taking over from Anne Anderson who is moving to a senior leadership role in Shell’s Chemicals business.
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