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The Lube portfolio – including print, digital, web, social media and events – offers a European perspective on the global lubrication industry. Lube media works in conjunction with Lube magazine and the European Lubrication Industry Directory (ELID).
Industry News
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Chevron Phillips Chemical PAO Expansion in Belgium: Investing in Growth

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 receives European distribution rights for Luwax® from BASF
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…
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Slicker Recycling announces new equity and shareholder addition
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…
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Digital Exclusives
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Lube Magazine Artificial Intelligence Special Issue
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant promise, it is here, reshaping how industries think, plan, and operate. From predictive maintenance and smart manufacturing…
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Making the shift to modern ATF
ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) has evolved significantly over time, its formulation style reflecting the changing demands of transmission hardware. The launch of GM’s (General Motors)…
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Lubricants in the age of electric vehicles, a new road
The global automotive industry is facing the most dramatic upheaval since the dawn of the internal combustion engine. Electric vehicles, once a niche market confined…

















