Lubes’n’Greases – June 2018
Running Through the Cold
Gone are the frigid mornings of yore when engine oils were as sluggish as shivering drivers. But can the latest low-viscosity oils flow in winter without cold-weather additives?...read more
Lubes’n’Greases EMEA – June 2018
As Oil Complexity Intensifies, Complaints Rise
A recent influx of cases for independent trade body Verification of Lubricant Standards suggests that the complex lubricants market requires stringent product validation to maintain high standards...read more
Lubes’n’Greases – June 2018
Will Varnish Vanish?
New oils and maintenance techniques may finally scrub the threat of varnish from the face of industrial equipment...read more
Lubes’n’Greases EMEA – June 2018
Minimizing Load-dependent Gear Losses
Gears are the essential part of many machines, from watermills to next-generation electric vehicle motors. However, these often simple devices have inherent inefficiencies that lubes can help address...read more
U.S. Base Oil Price Report
While base oil supply and demand hovered at predicted levels for the month of June, participants' attention remained focused on crude oil price fluctuations, as there were concerns that socio-political tensions could keep up the pressure on values.–by Gabriela Wheeler
EMEA Base Oil Price Report
Debate continues about the direction of base oil prices in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with some API Group I producers intent on imposing increases while others seem willing to give discounts to encourage prompt sales. Group II and Group III prices appear more stable. –by Ray Masson
SSY Base Oil Shipping Report
The markets in the United States and Asia both remain soft amid weak demand. European markets are relatively upbeat in comparison.–by Adrian Brown
Asia Base Oil Price Report
Fundamentals were generally stable in the base oils market in Asia, with supply and demand deemed balanced, although many uncertainties clouded price predictions and dampened trade.–by Gabriela Wheeler
Pilot Chemical Co. named Mike Clark chief operating officer.
Rochna Kaul is acting CEO and managing director of Chevron Lubricants Lanka.
Kirill Vereta was appointed general director of Lukoil lube arm LLK International.
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Maersk Fluid Technology has advanced its Sea-Mate blending-on-board system.
Shell Lubricants launched its Helix HX8 fully synthetic motor oil in the Indian market.
Petroleum Packaging Council Fall Meeting 
| August 26 – 28 | Savannah, GA, USA
ICIS/ELGI Industrial Lubricants Conference | June 19 – 20 | Amstredam, The Netherlands
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