Volume 4 Issue 1

ELGI Warns of Lithium Classification
January 5, 2021The European Lubricating Grease Institute launched an effort recently to lobby against a proposal for the European Union to classify lithium salts as a Category A1 substance in terms of toxicity to reproduction, warning that such action could severely disrupt grease supply chains.

Survey Suggests Setback in Russian Market
January 5, 2021A December survey of lubricant suppliers in Russia showed their outlook on their business took a downturn from September, suggesting that the market was trending in a negative direction as 2020 came to a close.

Liqui Moly Claims Strong 2020 Finish
January 5, 2021German lubricant and aftermarket additive manufacturer Liqui Moly reported 26% higher sales in November and 38% higher sales in December, compared to results a year earlier. Aggressive marketing and investments helped it weather and eventually thrive despite the pandemic, the company said.
From Other Editions of Lube Report
January 5, 2021Cambodia Nixes Duties on Some Lubes
Briefly Noted
January 5, 2021Conrad Keijzer became CEO of Muttenz, Switzerland-based Clariant on Jan. 1. The specialty chemical company manufactures esters and polyalkylene glycol.