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Industry News
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Duckhams CEO Mike Bewsey Steps Down Following Business Transformation

Mike Bewsey is stepping down as CEO of the original British motor oil company, Duckhams. Mike became the CEO of Duckhams in 2024, bringing with him many years of experience managing multi-national lubricant brands.
Over the past few years, Mike has led the company through its next stage of global transformation. Building on the brand’s immense heritage, Duckhams high-performance engine oils, trusted by mechanics and motorists alike, are now available across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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eralytics announces the publication of the new global test method ISO 24966 for the modern determination of the flash point
The future of flash point testing has reached a new global milestone. Following the publication of the latest international standard for the Modified Continuously Closed Cup (MCCCFP) method, the eraflash series is now also fully compliant with ISO 24966. The…
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BRB launches new engine oil additive package Petrolad® 9332 globally to keep machines moving
BRB Lube oil Additives & Chemicals, a leading global supplier of lubricant oil additives and specialty chemicals, has released its new product Petrolad® 9332 for its customers from all major global markets. It’s the latest addition to BRB’s Petrolad® brand…
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Digital Exclusives
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Lubricant additive packages remove the guesswork
In this article, Dermot Glennon, Commercial Manager, Brad-Chem by Univar Solutions, explores the dramatic evolution of the UK lubricants market over the last two decades.…
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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…


















