Finished Lubricants

Embracing new bearing technologies keeps grease makers relevant.

As demand declines, pressure on formulators is increasing.

Liqui Moly will establish its 10th overseas subsidiary this summer with the launch of Liqui Moly Shanghai, the German lubricant manufacturer said, as ...

A cartel of South Korean industrial lubricant suppliers colluded to raise prices and rig bids during periods of market turmoil, including the COVID-19 ...

Azerbaijan produced 32,800 metric tons of industrial and automotive lubricants in 2025, according to the country’s State Statistics Committee. The c ...

According to industry data released Wednesday by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, new car registrations in the European Union ros ...

Briefly Noted

May 13, 2026

Ammonia Engine Analysis by Nippon Yuka Nippon Yuka Kogyo Co., Ltd. is launching a new lubricating oil analysis service designed to monitor the cond ...

Nynas AB reported stronger profitability in the first quarter of 2026, as higher margins and resilient demand helped the Swedish specialty fluids prod ...

ExxonMobil raised lubricant prices twice in China within six weeks, pushing cumulative increases above 23% since April 1 and adding momentum to what m ...

Changes in various types of manufacturing operations are causing a gradual shift toward synlubes.

Is it valid to call engine oils made with API Group II+ base oils synthetic? Thomas Glenn says the industry should protect its reputation.

WEG and SpinDrive entered a partnership to introduce advanced electric motor systems that operate without oil. Announced at Hannover Messe 2026, the c ...

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April 22, 2026

Sinopec Expands Motorbike Oil Sales in Indonesia Sinopec signed a cooperation agreement with PT Mei Tech in Jakarta, Indonesia. According to the ag ...

A Polish consumer ranking of 5W-40 engine oils published in March highlights premium synthetic products from Motul, Liqui Moly, Shell and Valvoline as ...

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April 15, 2026

Expanded EV Coolant Range from Arteco Coolant company Arteco has expanded its Freecor EV Milli range with two low-conductivity coolants for batter ...

China’s domestic lubricant industry is entering a critical phase of transformation, shifting toward a more results-oriented and value-driven model, ...

Briefly Noted

April 8, 2026

Shanghai Lubricant Trade Association Inks Co-op with Kroneseder Lubricants On March 19, the Shanghai Lubricant Trade Association (SLTA) signed a st ...

For heavy-duty vehicles, hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines can be an easier step away from fossil fuels, but they may need their own engine ...

Performance demands and regulation are pushing metalworking fluid formulators to try new types of base stocks and additives.