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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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FUCHS UK Invests in Expanded Production Capacity to Meet Growing Market Demand

As part of its continued investment in its Stoke-on-Trent based production facility, FUCHS Lubricants (UK) plc has announced a significant expansion of its production capabilities including new investments in both filling capacity and manufacturing control systems. The investment reinforces FUCHS UK’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and customer service following sustained high demand across key market sectors.
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VBASE Oil Company awarded $2MM contract to demonstrate high efficiency, sustainable gear lubricants based on SPE® Base Oils
VBASE® Oil Company has been awarded a $2MM Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II Sequential award through the U.S. Army, W51701-25-C-A184, titled “High Efficiency and Sustainable Gear Lubricants for Demand Reduction.” The program will deliver an Army-ready formulation built…
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ABN Resource Limited to acquire FindLine Connections, Inc.
ABN Resource today announced that it has acquired FindLine Connections, Inc, a well-established lubricants recruitment firm based in Colorado. The addition of FindLine will further strengthen ABN’s position as a leader in lubricant, base oil and additive recruitment for the…
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Digital Exclusives
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Argus Executive Summary, Global Base Oil report 2025
2025 has been a tumultuous year for the base oils and finished lubricants industry. Geopolitical upheavals, tariff negotiations, as well as vessel attacks and the…
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Lube Magazine Artificial Intelligence Special Issue
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant promise, it is here, reshaping how industries think, plan, and operate. From predictive maintenance and smart manufacturing…
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Making the shift to modern ATF
ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) has evolved significantly over time, its formulation style reflecting the changing demands of transmission hardware. The launch of GM’s (General Motors)…

















