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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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Engine Oil Withdrawn From Sale Following VLS Stellantis Specification Investigation
Engine Oil Manufacturer Smith & Allan has paused sales of its Momentum C3 SWTL 5W-30 engine oil following a VLS investigation regarding claims against the Stellantis FPW 9.55535/03 specification. In 2025, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (UK) Ltd (VLS), an independent and impartial body which investigates lubricant product complaints, announced a market-wide investigation into engine oils making claims against the Stellantis FPW 9.55535/03 specification. The Stellantis FPW9.55535/03 5W 30 engine oil specification is mandated for a broad range of modern Stellantis vehicles, particularly those with… Read more »
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UKLA Member Focus – FoxInsights
FoxInsights has recently announced the launch of two new devices for advanced remote tank monitoring. Key features are the world’s first integrated display, up to 15 years of battery life and the overall flexibility when it comes to mounting. Lube…
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NYCO Announces Operational Launch of its New Manufacturing Plant in Newnan, GA
NYCO is pleased to announce that its Newnan, GA, plant, which opened in mid 2025, is now fully operational and producing NYCOBASE® synthetic ester base oils in the United States. NYCO’s Newnan plant will supply the American market with synthetic…
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Digital Exclusives
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Oil condition monitoring in-house: A practical example from the paper industry
In this article by Thomas Feischl, Director of Business Development at eralytics GmbH, a specific case study concerning eralytics processes will be used to demonstrate…
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Argus Executive Summary, Global Base Oil report 2025
2025 has been a tumultuous year for the base oils and finished lubricants industry. Geopolitical upheavals, tariff negotiations, as well as vessel attacks and the…
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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)…
