Caitlin Jacobs

CAITLIN@LUBESNGREASES.COM

Managing Editor, Lubes'n'Greases magazine - Caitlin Jacobs joined Lubes’n’Greases in 2015 as assistant editor under co-founder Lisa Tocci, becoming managing editor for Lubes’n’Greases magazine the following year. Caitlin holds a Master’s degree in applied linguistics from the National University of Ireland, Cork, and a Bachelor’s in communications from Elon University. Her writing and editing experience includes work for nonprofits and trade associations. While living in South Korea, she led development of an online platform for the sole English-language news magazine in the city of Gwangju.

Recent Articles

Rerefining Lags in Developing Markets

Rerefining Lags in Developing Markets

The rerefining industry faces an uphill battle in developing markets, according to a report from consultancy Kline & Co. …

China and India: Different Uses for Used Oil

China and India: Different Uses for Used Oil

China and India are the second- and third-largest lubricant markets, but they handle their used oil differently, accordi …

Last Word

Last Word

Caitlin Jacobs reviews the latest global grease production numbers.

Asia Dominated 2015 Grease Production

Asia Dominated 2015 Grease Production

More than half of all grease produced during 2015 was made in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the National Lubrica …

Greases Going Beyond Green

Greases Going Beyond Green

The grease industry is blossoming with abundant ideas, research and field applications for sustainable products.

Industrial Greases Flatline in Asia

Industrial Greases Flatline in Asia

A slowdown in Chinas primary metals industry will squash demand for industrial greases in Asia-Pacific through 2019, Ann …

Grease Demand Forecast to Stagnate

Grease Demand Forecast to Stagnate

HOT SPRINGS, Va. – Global demand for greases used in industrial applications is expected to remain nearly flat through 2 …

Forecast: Changeable, with Rising Pressure

Forecast: Changeable, with Rising Pressure

Two decades can come and go like a flash of lightening, and additive maker Lubrizol predicts major changes for the auto …

Choking on Complexity

Choking on Complexity

Proliferating tests, parameters, committees and costs are stifling engine oil innovation, says one additive maker, and h …

Marketing Matters

Marketing Matters

Caitlin Jacobs covers Turkeys lifting of its base oil restrictions.

Ghana and Nigeria Lead in West Africa

Ghana and Nigeria Lead in West Africa

LONDON – Prospects are improving in West African lubricant markets, especially Ghana and Nigeria, according to two speak …

South African Lube Quality on Upswing

South African Lube Quality on Upswing

LONDON – As the most developed lubricant market on its continent, South Africa is surging ahead with demand for higher-q …

Rough Patch of Road for South America

Rough Patch of Road for South America

Despite economic woes and political turmoil that have dampened overall sales volumes, the continent keeps trucking towar …

Turkish Base Oil Restrictions Lifted

Turkish Base Oil Restrictions Lifted

LONDON-As of last month, restrictions on the sale and transfer of base oils in Turkey were lifted, allowing these stocks …

Moving Mexico

Moving Mexico

The second largest economy in Latin America is developing a more sophisticated palate and increasing appetite for lubric …

Rerefiners Reshuffle for Success

Rerefiners Reshuffle for Success

Low crude oil prices, decreased demand from industrial burners and growth in rerefining capacity have been the three maj …

Oil Rerefiner Makes a Polished Relaunch

Oil Rerefiner Makes a Polished Relaunch

Safety-Kleens blended oils business steps out on its own with a green and optimistic attitude.

Solutions Seen for Bright Stock Users

Solutions Seen for Bright Stock Users

The looming shortfall of bright stock can be managed by use of alternatives along with addition of new capacity, said Er …