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Industry News
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Engine Oil Claims Withdrawn and Revised as VLS Stellantis Specification Investigation Continues
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 DV5R, DW10F and DW12RU diesel engines, as well as 1.2L PureTech (EB2) petrol engines. It applies to many Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Vauxhall, Opel, and Jeep passenger and light commercial vehicle models.
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FUCHS Lubricants (UK) plc Announces Strategic Investment in Advanced Quality Control Laboratory
FUCHS Lubricants (UK) plc has announced a major investment in a new, state-of-the-art Quality Control (QC) laboratory at its Stoke-on-Trent manufacturing facility, marking the next significant step in the ongoing expansion and modernisation of its UK operations. This latest development…
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Graco Inc. set to mark centenary
This year, 2026, Graco, worldwide leaders in fluid handling, are marking their 100th anniversary; a rare milestone for a manufacturing company and a moment that reflects a century of resilience, innovation and growth. Founded in a Minnesota garage by two…
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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…
