ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee (JSC) are pleased to announce the release of a new document “Lubricants & Greases End of Life: Sustainable Best Practices”. The document was presented today at the 2025 ATIEL Technical Seminar in Brussels, where it was formally introduced by Joris Van der List, Shepherd of the Downstream Working Group of the ATIEL & UEIL JSC.
Read moreAfter thorough investigation, the UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has confirmed that lubricants imported from Lithuania and the UAE are being sold at unfairly low prices, constituting illegal dumping. This practice has been harming domestic producers, undercutting prices by an average of 37%.
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Slicker Recycling and Castrol have forged a new partnership to help drive a more circular approach to used oil management in the UK. The collaboration aims to deliver seamless used oil collection and re-refining back into base oils, helping to keep resources in use for longer. The initiative, currently running as a pilot, provides Castrol’s automotive and industrial customers with a digital end-to-end lubricant system using tank telemetry. This frees up more time to focus on their core business, simplifying lubricant management and ensuring the… Read more »
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ATIEL and UEIL are pleased to announce an industry-first certification of the ‘Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants, Greases and Other Specialities’ by TÜV Rheinland Energy GmbH. This marks a significant milestone in the global effort to standardise carbon footprint calculations for lubricants, fluids, and greases, reinforcing the methodology’s credibility and trustworthiness across the industry.
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Used oil industry leaders from around the world will gather on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 for International Day at NORA 2024 in Coronado, California, United States. The event will feature an impressive line-up of speakers and representatives from various international organisations and companies dedicated to advancing used oil management globally. Attendees will experience a day of insightful discussions and networking opportunities while sharing best practices among nations. The global conversation will drive innovation and sustainability related to used oil management. International Day at NORA 2024… Read more »
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Since making their debut in the inaugural Formula E season in 2014, Mahindra Racing have achieved several milestones in Formula E. The team has secured multiple race wins and podium finishes, showcasing its competitive spirit on the track. Mahindra Racing are committed to upholding their sustainability goals and ensure that they work with like-minded partners. Since 2018, Mahindra Racing has collaborated with Shell and this latest project amplifies the duo’s next step towards sustainability and reducing global carbon emissions. Shell’s expertise in energy and innovation… Read more »
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Lube Magazine is proud to present our special digital exclusive on Women in the Lubricants Industry!
In this very special digital exclusive issue of Lube for May, we are delighted to share the stories of 22 pioneering women in our industry. With a veritable plethora of experience, knowledge and their own personal insights to share with you regarding their careers, how they manage work-life balance and share their advice for new talent coming into our industry.
Please enjoy this edition of Lube Digital, which we hope will showcase some of the leading talents in our industry!
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To be ready, you must get ahead, and following a £3m investment in its Shrewsbury production facility, which sees it optimised for the sustainable manufacture of sophisticated small-batch formulations, Morris Lubricants is equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly changing lubricants industry. The days of having one oil fits all engine types are long gone. “It’s my role to ensure the business is fit for purpose and reacting to our environment,” explains Andrew Goddard, Morris Lubricants’ Executive Chairman, who regards the “ever evolving” challenge… Read more »
Read moreKRAHN Chemie is strengthening its presence in Central and Eastern Europe and expanding its business in this growth region. To this end, the company has founded a new subsidiary: KRAHN Central & Eastern Europe has been based in Margaretenstrasse in Vienna (Austria) since January 2024. With KRAHN Central & Eastern Europe, KRAHN aims to consolidate its presence in Europe. “We are creating a new regional hub that bundles activities in the CEE region and strengthens sales,” says Thorben Liebrecht, Managing Director of the new subsidiary…. Read more »
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Certas Energy Lubricants, a renowned leader in the lubricants industry, proudly announces it’s rebranding as Certas Lubricant Solutions. This strategic transformation marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey, reflecting its commitment to innovation, customer-centric approach, and continuous growth.
The new name, Certas Lubricant Solutions, encapsulates the company’s expanded vision and broadened focus on delivering comprehensive lubricant products and solutions that meet the evolving needs of its valued customers. With an unwavering dedication to excellence, Certas Lubricant Solutions aims to provide a diverse range of cutting-edge lubricant products and services to industries across the UK and Europe.
Read moreAzelis Americas announces it is opening three new industry-leading application laboratories in Princeton, New Jersey. The new labs will service the Personal Care, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning, and Lubricants & Metal Working Fluids markets. In addition to the application labs, the facility is home to a technical training center.
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SBZ CORPORATION is proud to celebrate “Twenty Years in Business” as a privately owned lubricant additive manufacturer and supplier of fuel additives, lubricant components, base oil and speciality products within the oil industry. SBZ’s journey began two decades ago with great vision, passion and focus on creating “The Major Alternative” within the industry, offering mutual growth and a mission to exceed customers’ expectations. SBZ has brought together a wealth of industry, operational and technical expertise to deliver performance products and exceptional customer service. “Initially based… Read more »
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ExxonMobil appeared at WindEnergy Hamburg 2022 to showcase its range of bespoke lubricants and services for the wind energy sector, including lubrication solutions with the ambition to make ‘fill-for-life’ a reality. The Mobil team presented several innovations in the field of predictive maintenance, including a new collaboration with Poseidon Systems, a leading provider of wind turbine sensors, on ‘Lubrication-as-a-Service’ developments.
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Founded in 1922 by Anton Paar the company has grown from a single machine shop to a global corporation offering highly accurate analytical solutions to the petroleum industry – across fuels, lubricants, asphalt, bitumen, plastics, and polymers – for decades. For 100 years, they have combined high-precision technology with scientific curiosity and a thirst for research. Today, it is the global market leader in the fields of density and concentration measurement, rheometry and CO2 measurement. Many of the world’s leading companies – not just across… Read more »
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