Briefly Noted

February 3, 2026

Ergon and Japan Sun Oil in Transformer Oil Distribution DealErgon formalized a transformer oil distribution agreement with Japan Sun Oil, granting the Japanese company rights...

Infineum, Rianlon Enter Supply Agreement

February 2, 2026

United Kingdom-based lubricant additive manufacturer Infineum signed a supply agreement with Chinese additive component producer Rianlon for the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement follows Rianlon’s recent...

Tongyi Co-Develops China Group Standard for Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluids

January 28, 2026

Co-developed by Tongyi Lubricants, the group standard “Technical Specification for Green Design Product Assessment of Degradable Lubricants for Hydraulic Systems” was officially released in January...

New Chair of API Base Oil Task Force

January 28, 2026

Liz Cisneros, base oils technology manager at Motiva Enterprises, has been appointed chair of the American Petroleum Institute (API) Base Oil Interchange (BOI) and Viscosity...

Briefly Noted

January 28, 2026

Mercedes-Benz Engine Oils for the Senior AutomobileMercedes-Benz Classic has introduced a new range of engine oils designed for vintage and young classic vehicles, developed with...

UKLA Issues New Guidance on MWF Marketing Claims

January 27, 2026

The United Kingdom Lubricants Association has published new guidance governing how performance and safety claims are marketed for metalworking fluids, marking the first industry-led framework...

ExxonMobil Breaks Ground on Group III Unit at Baytown

January 27, 2026

ExxonMobil has begun construction on a major expansion of API Group III base oil production at its Baytown complex in Texas. The expansion is aimed...

Briefly Noted

January 21, 2026

New Depot for U.S. LubricantsU.S. Lubricants has opened a new distribution warehouse in the Philadelphia area, expanding its operations and service capabilities across the Mid-Atlantic...

MWF Ingredients Under Scrutiny in California

January 21, 2026

The South Coast Air Quality Management District is proposing to phase out the use of p-chlorobenzotrifluoride and tert-butyl acetate in metalworking fluids and direct-contact lubricants...

Career Moves

January 21, 2026

Chevron OroniteChevron Oronite made Laurent Jumelle as its new president, following the transition of Cary Knuth to a different leadership role within Chevron. Laurent formally...