Lubes’n’Greases – October 2018
The Dirty Dozen
Twelve common types of oil contamination can dramatically shorten equipment life. What are the culprits, and how can they be apprehended?...read more
Lubes’n’Greases EMEA – October 2018
North Africa’s Patchwork Lubricants Market
Each country in the region’s lubricants market has its own supply-and-demand characteristics, but all are on an upward, albeit modest, growth path...read more
Lubes’n’Greases – October 2018
REACHing for Lube Additives
Some small-volume chemicals—like lube additives—may have slipped through the cracks of REACH registration in the EU, creating potential supply chain disruptions...read more
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Lubes’n’Greases – October 2018
SPOTLIGHT ON LUBE MANUFACTURING & EQUIPMENT
Shiny new tech is spreading through the petroleum industry, and lubes manufacturing could be the next to embrace it...read more
Lubes’n’Greases EMEA – October 2018
EVs Need Different Lubes
The wave of vehicle electrification is approaching, and the lubricant business must account for new technological challenges posed by changing demands on fluids...read more
U.S. Base Oil Price Report
Chevron, Paulsboro and Kleen Performance Products stepped out with price increases this week, following ExxonMobil’s initiative, which was communicated a few days ago.–by Gabriela Wheeler
EMEA Base Oil Price Report
Base oil prices in Europe, the Middle East and Africa remained relatively stable in recent weeks, despite run-ups in in crude oil and feedstock costs that threaten to squeeze base oil margins.–by Ray Masson
SSY Base Oil Shipping Report
Adrian Brown is away. His column will reappear in the Oct. 17 edition of Lube Report Americas.
Asia Base Oil Price Report
Conflicting currents continue to impact Asian base oils, with hefty crude oil and feedstock values exerting upward pricing pressure and ample supply thwarts price adjustments.–by Gabriela Wheeler
Texas Refinery Corp. named Patrick M. Walsh its new president.
Darren Booth was appointed president of the Petroleum Packaging Council.
Global OEM and Industry Liaison Gary Parsons retired from Chevron Oronite.
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SKF released two devices from its Lincoln brand: One to prevent grease overflow and another to keep contaminants from affecting grease.
Amsoil has a new packaging to ease gear lubricant application in hard-to-reach areas.
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