BASF will construct a new polyalkylene glycol-based lubricants manufacturing facility in Ludwigshafen, Germany and start operations by the beginning o ...

Indias tractor market is the worlds largest, and some analysts say it will continue expanding at healthy rates for the foreseeable future, bringing tr ...

Operating performances of South Korean lubricant businesses have improved lately, helping them regain their luster in stock listings.

The same chemistry that makes fireflies glow can detect microbial growth in your metalworking fluids, and do it faster and cheaper than conventional t ...

A look inside Germanys market for lubricating greases shows a healthy recovery. It also underscores the challenges facing grease manufacturers worldwi ...

Some blenders would like to see more teeth in the registration programs for food-grade lubes. To start, they think H2 products should be off the table ...

No, theyre not food grade lubes, but when it comes to protecting food and beverage plants, these products still can bring a lot to the table.

Both Europeans and North Americans are advancing ideas aimed at helping food processors to buy and apply the safest products in their equipment.

As greasemakers eye the next round of EU chemical registrations, some may need to weed out specialty products that dont support the cost of compliance ...

Biodegradable lubricants and greases havent made great headway in most markets - but the seeds for success at last are in place, says longtime expert ...

Standard greases and lubricants can easily handle most ball or roller bearing applications. But more demanding environments may need solid but elastic ...

Businesses that bend, forge, spin, draw and stamp metals open up about the fluids they buy. Their top priority: Just keep my die guys happy!

From placer mines to open pits to subterranean longwalls, the global mining industry does business on a massive scale. Its equipment makes some pretty ...

Global steel makers continue to consolidate, rationalize, and scrutinize the performance of their rolling mills. That spells opportunity for lubricant ...

Long prized by grease formulators as extreme-pressure agents, molybdenum is increasingly tapped for its friction-easing properties.

Its an appetizing market, full of tasty and profitable morsels. How lubricant and grease companies can get a seat at the table is another question.

Small in volume but high in cost, these specialized products go fearlessly where mineral oil based lubricants fear to tread. Where are they headed nex ...

The worlds food processors are experiencing dramatic growth, along with heightened scrutiny at every step by consumers and regulators. Can lube seller ...

Nearly half of GMs major manufacturing plants now can boast zero landfill status. Way out front in this effort: lubricants and metalworking fluids.

Alkylated naphthalenes were once the high-priced alternative to esters; today its a different story. Heres a look at the molecules, who makes them and ...