Finished Lubricants

PC-12 Changes Are Coming

PC-12 Changes Are Coming

February 3, 2025

PC-12 is in the works. How may the new category differ from its predecessor?

IOCL Starts Chennai Lube Complex

IOCL Starts Chennai Lube Complex

January 22, 2025

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd started the trial run at its new integrated lubricant complex at Manali, Chennai. Once fully ...

Fuchs Co-launches Hydrogen ICE Lube

Fuchs Co-launches Hydrogen ICE Lube

January 22, 2025

German independent lubricant company Fuchs and automotive propulsion specialist Dumarey Group have codeveloped and launc ...

Even Robots Need Lubrication

Even Robots Need Lubrication

January 2, 2025

How is an increased reliance on industrial robots affecting grease demand, and how will grease technology evolve to cate ...

Concerning Quality

Concerning Quality

January 2, 2025

Is the lubricants business on its way to commoditization? Tom Glenn weighs in.

Unlocking the Secrets of Grease

Unlocking the Secrets of Grease

December 11, 2024

Greases are an important part of the lubricants industry, but they are often less understood than fluid lubes. To help b ...

Vibra Expands Rio Plant

Vibra Expands Rio Plant

December 4, 2024

Brazilian lube company Vibra completed expansion works of its Lubrax lubricant plant in Duque de Caxias to the tune of $ ...

How Excellence Shrinks the Industry

How Excellence Shrinks the Industry

December 2, 2024

Steve Haffner explains how advances in lubricant technology are decreasing demand for engine oils.

Boosting Sustainability of Industrial Greases

Boosting Sustainability of Industrial Greases

December 2, 2024

What work is being done right now to increase the sustainability of industrial greases without sacrificing performance?

A Growing Need for Additive Versatility

A Growing Need for Additive Versatility

December 2, 2024

As first license for GF-7 nears, lubricant manufacturers must adjust their blending strategies to meet new performance r ...

Shell Led for Lube Sales in 2023

Shell Led for Lube Sales in 2023

November 27, 2024

Shell said last week that it remained the world’s largest finished lubricant supplier in 2023 – the 18th consecutive ...

Shell to Expand Synthetic Ester Output

Shell to Expand Synthetic Ester Output

November 13, 2024

British energy company Shell will expand production capacity of its synthetic ester fluid subsidiary Midel & Mivolt ...

Chevron Marine Lubes to South Africa

Chevron Marine Lubes to South Africa

November 13, 2024

Chevron Marine Lubricants will extend its global supply network to Port Elizabeth in South Africa, allowing it to supply ...

Fuchs Upgrades Barcelona Plant

Fuchs Upgrades Barcelona Plant

November 6, 2024

German independent lubricant company Fuchs Petrolub SE has invested €11 million on improvements to the production cent ...

Moove Acquires Grupo Pax

Moove Acquires Grupo Pax

November 6, 2024

Brazilian lubricant maker and distributor Moove acquired Grupo Pax and its three lubricant companies. The Brazilian Anti ...

Optimizing ROI in Maintenance

Optimizing ROI in Maintenance

November 4, 2024

Emerson’s Izzy Rivera outlines some essential strategies designed to optimize return on investment in maintenance.

How Are Global Megatrends Reshaping Industrial Lubricant Demand?

How Are Global Megatrends Reshaping Industrial Lubricant Demand?

November 4, 2024

Kline & Co. outlines four global megatrends that are expected to impact demand for industrial lubricants in the years ah ...

Is India a Rising Powerhouse in the Lubricants and Grease Industry?

Is India a Rising Powerhouse in the Lubricants and Grease Industry?

November 4, 2024

India is increasing its influence in the global lubricants and grease market. Sudhir Sachdeva explains how.