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Industry News
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ATIEL and UEIL reach milestone with industry-specific methodology included in the Catena-X PCF Rulebook
ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee (JSC) announces that its re-certified Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants, Greases and other Specialties has been included in the Catena-X Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Rulebook, thus supporting harmonised PCF data exchange across connected value chains. Once the updated Catena-X PCF Rulebook v4.1 is published in Q3 2026, the ATIEL and UEIL methodology is accepted for Catena-X reporting, provided that lubricant manufacturers apply the requirements and clarifications set out in the Catena-X annex.
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FUCHS UK Invests in Expanded Production Capacity to Meet Growing Market Demand
As part of its continued investment in its Stoke-on-Trent based production facility, FUCHS Lubricants (UK) plc has announced a significant expansion of its production capabilities including new investments in both filling capacity and manufacturing control systems. The investment reinforces FUCHS…
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VBASE Oil Company awarded $2MM contract to demonstrate high efficiency, sustainable gear lubricants based on SPE® Base Oils
VBASE® Oil Company has been awarded a $2MM Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II Sequential award through the U.S. Army, W51701-25-C-A184, titled “High Efficiency and Sustainable Gear Lubricants for Demand Reduction.” The program will deliver an Army-ready formulation built…
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Digital Exclusives
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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)…
