Lube Media
The Lube portfolio, through its different channels, offers a European perspective on the global lubrication industry. The Lube portfolio distributes a compelling view of the lubricants industry over multiple platforms, including print, digital, web and events. Many of the issues facing the Lubricants industry have a global impact. The Lube portfolio aims to bring news, debate, stories and ideas and is the European commentator on the global phenomenon of lubrication.
Lube media works in conjunction with Lube magazine and the European Lubrication Industry Directory (ELID).
Industry News
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Dr. Paula Vettel – Obituary
The 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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University of Bath becomes an associate member of MWFPSG
The UKLA is pleased to welcome the University of Bath as an associate member of the Metalworking Fluids Product Stewardship Group.
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Socotec announces new UK CEO
SOCOTEC has announced the appointment of Nicolas Detchepare as its new UK CEO.
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Austrian Supreme Court rules that Peugeot Austria has abused market power against independent dealers
On 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.
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Digital Exclusives
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In conversation with Victor G Martinez
Lube magazine’s editor, Andrianne Philippou, interviews Victor G Martinez, Global Basestocks and Specialties Sales Director, ExxonMobil
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In conversation with Nigel Bottom
Read the extended interview with Nigel Bottom, Group Managing Director, the Witham Group,
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eMobility: Not the end of the road
eMobility is the harbinger of change, not obsolescence, for the automotive lubricant market. An agile lubricant industry can exploit emerging opportunities and create value with broader coverage oils and higher performance fluids differentiated to meet the specialised needs of this growing sector.
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Time to look for alternatives as Group I departs
In view of an accelerating trend of reduced supplies of Group I oils, formulators should now consider Group I replacements for applications such as industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids and process oil, write David Hedengren and Dr Gaia Franzolin, of Nynas.
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