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The Lube portfolio – including print, digital, web, social media and events – offers a European perspective on the global lubrication industry. Lube media works in conjunction with Lube magazine and the European Lubrication Industry Directory (ELID).
Industry News
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ATIEL & UEIL Publish Position Paper on Avoided Emissions and Handprint Methodologies
The ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee has published a new position paper setting out the European lubricants industry’s perspective on avoided emissions and handprint methodologies. Developed by the Joint Sustainability Committee’s Downstream Working Group, the paper provides constructive clarification on the application of avoided emissions concepts to lubricants and greases, highlighting the need for robust, transparent and scientifically credible methodologies that reflect real-world climate benefits. The paper explores the distinction between handprint and avoided emissions, examines the implications of the WBCSD Avoided Emissions Guidance… Read more »
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New UKLA member: Watson Fuels
The UKLA is pleased to welcome Watson Fuels as its newest member. Watson Fuels is one of the UK’s longest-established fuel distribution companies, supplying heating oil, commercial fuels, lubricants, fuel cards and related services to domestic, agricultural and business customers…
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ROWE strengthens its international sales and marketing expertise
The ROWE Group is strengthening its international management team: the latest addition is Thomas Papez, who has been appointed Senior Vice President Global Sales & Marketing and a member of the Management Board. In this role, he is responsible for…
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Digital Exclusives
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Impact of PFAS restrictions on lubricant formulations and performance: current challenges and future directions
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have long been used in lubricant formulations because of their exceptional thermal stability, low surface energy, and chemical inertness. These…
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The overlooked component that strengthens modern food safety
Food-grade lubricants are a critical yet often overlooked element of modern food safety systems. While early formulations were limited in performance and used sparingly, today’s…
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Lubricant additive packages remove the guesswork
In this article, Dermot Glennon, Commercial Manager, Brad-Chem by Univar Solutions, explores the dramatic evolution of the UK lubricants market over the last two decades.…
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Oil condition monitoring in-house: A practical example from the paper industry
In this article by Thomas Feischl, Director of Business Development at eralytics GmbH, a specific case study concerning eralytics processes will be used to demonstrate…
