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Future-proofing in Uncertain Times

Future-proofing in Uncertain Times

A trend toward more complicated lubricant formulation has collided with disruptions in base oil supply chains.

A New Specification for Hybrids?

A New Specification for Hybrids?

The rush is on to develop a specification for hybrid engine oils. Columnist Steve Haffner questions the need.

Stay Ready

Stay Ready

Monitoring lubricants, fuels and coolants in emergency generators helps keep them operating in times of critical need.

Briefly Noted

Briefly Noted

Shell and CFMOTO introduced a co-branded lubricant line for international after-sales markets, expanding their ongoing …

Briefly Noted

Briefly Noted

ExxonMobil China started production at its ethylene project in Daya Bay Industrial Park, Huizhou, Guangdong. The site i …

Still in Progress

Still in Progress

The Shipping Industry Needs Further Development of Marine Lubes for Engines Running on Conventional Fuels

Briefly Noted

Briefly Noted

Lubrilog’s line of PFAS-free products. Tecsia Indonesia is Lubrizol Fluid Engineering distributor. UL Solutions data c …

From Volatility to Relative Stability    

From Volatility to Relative Stability    

The lubricants market in the United States has transitioned from a period of considerable cost and price volatility to o …

Emerging Markets for Synthetic Base Stocks

Emerging Markets for Synthetic Base Stocks

The lubricants industry faces rising pressure to ensure machine reliability while meeting stringent environmental, healt …

Market Monitor

Market Monitor

When Verification of Lubricant Specifications was formed in 2013, there was clearly a lack of understanding in some area …

Briefly Noted

Briefly Noted

UL Solutions has introduced a new suite of testing and certification services designed to support the performance, safet …

Briefly Noted

Briefly Noted

Chevron Marine Products has developed HDAX 9700, a lubricating oil formulated for use with both liquefied natural gas a …

Talent Survey Seeks Real-world Industry Data  

Talent Survey Seeks Real-world Industry Data  

The lubricants industry continues to operate in a world of mounting complexity and volatility. A fresh wave of disrupti …

Briefly Noted

Briefly Noted

German chemicals company Munzing opened a new production facility in Clover, South Carolina, expanding its operations in …

The Evolving Lubricant Supplier Landscape

The Evolving Lubricant Supplier Landscape

Some lubricant suppliers are spearheading innovation with focused investments in advanced formulations, sustainable prod …

Innovations in Lubricant Packaging

Innovations in Lubricant Packaging

How are manufacturers investing in innovative materials and designs to enhance the safety, sustainability and performanc …

Industry 4.0: The Lubricants Industry Enters the Digital World

Industry 4.0: The Lubricants Industry Enters the Digital World

The implementation of Industry 4.0 in automation technologies is expected to increase the need for lubricants in advance …

Lubricant and Filter Debris Analysis for Wind Turbines

Lubricant and Filter Debris Analysis for Wind Turbines

Al Yates examines how oil analysis and filter debris analysis are vital to wind turbine reliability programs.