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China Shifts to Additives Exports as Domestic EVs Take Hold

China Shifts to Additives Exports as Domestic EVs Take Hold

Lubricant additives production capacity in China is soaring. The Strategy Works explains why.

Examining Extreme Pressure Additives for Metalworking Fluids

Examining Extreme Pressure Additives for Metalworking Fluids

Lubrizol examines the pros and cons of various types of extreme pressure additives in metalworking fluid formulations.

Growth Opportunities in a Declining Market

Growth Opportunities in a Declining Market

How can lubricant makers in the U.S. grow despite declining demand? Tom Glenn weighs in.

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HF Sinclair Corp. posted “strong results” in lubricants and specialties for 2024, turning in EBITDA of U.S.$69 mill …

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White oil production in Azerbaijan fell to 590,000 metric tons in 2024 from 618,000 tons in 2023, a 4.5% decline, accor …

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Dutch chemicals distributor Univar Solutions has acquired United Kingdom-based Brad-Chem, a manufacturer and supplier o …

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San Joaquin Refining, a United States-based naphthenic base oil producer, plans to shut down its refinery in Bakersfiel …

Sustainable Chemicals from Agricultural Waste Plastic and Biomass

Sustainable Chemicals from Agricultural Waste Plastic and Biomass

Matias de Tezanos and Boris Zhmud explain how waste plastic can be converted into value-added products, including lubric …

Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Lubricants

Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Lubricants

Goodpack explains the sustainability benefits of reusable metal intermediate bulk containers.

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American performance lubricant and base esters company Nyco kicked off operations at its greenfield plant in the Shena …

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Deal In Brief

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Petronas Lubricants International launched a new light commercial vehicle oil called Urania. The range includes an SAE …

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Lubricant Expo and The Bearing Show North America returns for a second year. From March 18-20, speakers representing GM …

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The Importance of a Sustainable Packaging Strategy for Lubricants

The Importance of a Sustainable Packaging Strategy for Lubricants

As businesses face mounting regulatory requirements and rising consumer expectations, a sustainable packaging strategy h …

Field Services: A Strategic Solution to the Reliability Skills Gap

Field Services: A Strategic Solution to the Reliability Skills Gap

Eurofins TestOil explores how reliability field services can offer a smart solution to knowledge gaps left by mass retir …