Finished Lubricants

Chinese Boring Machines Demand High-quality Greases
Tunnel boring machines like this one consume large amounts of grease. © MikeDotta / Shutterstock.com

Chinese Boring Machines Demand High-quality Greases

September 8, 2025

China’s expanding transportation infrastructure projects will boost demand for grease-consuming boring machines.

The Slippery Task of Choosing Lubricity Additives for Titanium Drilling

The Slippery Task of Choosing Lubricity Additives for Titanium Drilling

September 4, 2025

Usage of titanium is rising fast in a variety of applications. High strength-to-density ratios and corrosion resistance ...

Motul, Castrol Lead Poland Auto Oil Rankings, Liqui Moly Gains

Motul, Castrol Lead Poland Auto Oil Rankings, Liqui Moly Gains

August 20, 2025

Polish consumers preferred Motul and Castrol as top brands of motor oil in 2024, followed by Liqui Moly, which staged th ...

Motorcycle Oil Clocks Fastest Lube Growth, Kline

Motorcycle Oil Clocks Fastest Lube Growth, Kline

August 20, 2025

Demand for motorcycle engine oil will grow faster than any other finished lubricant over the next five years.

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A First for Chinese Aviation Hydraulic Oils

August 6, 2025

China’s civil aviation authority last month issued a certificate of approval to Sinopec AEH I fire-resistant phosphate ...

A New Specification for Hybrids?

A New Specification for Hybrids?

August 3, 2025

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

Ergon Opens Transformer Center in Asia

Ergon Opens Transformer Center in Asia

July 30, 2025

Ergon has opened its first transformer oil Technology Centre in Asia

EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Drooping

EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Drooping

July 30, 2025

The European Union’s commercial vehicle market weakened in the first half of 2025, with registrations falling across k ...

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Global Grease Production

July 24, 2025

In line with lubricating oil trends, global grease production in 2024 fell slightly, according to the National Lubricati ...

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Grease Basics

July 24, 2025

Grease is typically made from three components – the base oil, a thickening agent made from the reaction of an acid wi ...

Russia Vehicle Sales Slump in H1 2025

Russia Vehicle Sales Slump in H1 2025

July 23, 2025

New car and light commercial vehicle sales in Russia fell by 27% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 to 546,430 units ...

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Biolubricants

July 18, 2025

Biolubricants are renewable, biodegradable, non-toxic lubricants derived from plant or animal sources, meeting stringent ...

China EV Market Remains Strong

China EV Market Remains Strong

July 16, 2025

China’s electric vehicle production and sales remain strong, according to an industry expert at a conference in Singap ...

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Transmission Fluids

July 12, 2025

Automatic transmission fluids are sophisticated blends of base oil, VI modifiers and multifunctional additives selected ...

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Hydraulic Fluids

July 11, 2025

Hydraulic fluids are designed to transmit power through hydraulic systems, such as excavators, forklifts, presses and in ...

Still in Progress

Still in Progress

July 10, 2025

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

From Volatility to Relative Stability    

From Volatility to Relative Stability    

July 9, 2025

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