Volume 10 Issue 27

Global Grease Production Hits Decade of Decline

Global grease production entered its tenth year of decline in 2024, found the National Lubricating Grease Institute in its global grease production survey, as markets such as China mature and demands placed on greases’ operational lifespans grow.

SK Innovation Drops Lube Division IPO Again

SK Group halted plans to spin off SK Enmove Co., its lubricant manufacturing business, from SK Innovation.

China, India Investments Alter Base Oil Trade Flow

India and China are gradually reducing their reliance on imported base oils, and their current suppliers might have to find alternative outlets.

Saudi Rerefiner Expands at Home and in Egypt

Saudi base oil rerefiner Yunitco plans to carry out maintenance at its unit in Yanbu

Strub and Lubcon Rolled into Fuchs Swiss

Fuchs Group has consolidated its operations in Switzerland, establishing Fuchs Swiss Lubricants AG

Briefly Noted

UL Solutions has introduced a new suite of testing and certification services designed to support the performance, safety, and energy efficiency of data centres, particularly those managing workloads