Lubes producers innovate to differentiate
Lubes producers are identifying partnerships, new markets and product innovations to differentiate in a constantly changing global environment.
Published 04-Dec-2019
Tag: Lubricants
Climate protection focuses oil majors in product developments
Many of the oil majors are taking a greener approach to product development and how they run their businesses.
Published 27-Nov-2019
ExxonMobil pushes low-emissions agenda
Oil major Exxon-Mobil is expanding its low-emissions technology research in India, while backing Porsche's Formula E motorsport programme
Published 31-Oct-2019
A tale of two agendas: why lubes portfolios may be too far ahead of the game
With a global drive towards high-performance, low emission engine oils, it would seem lubes product portfolios are only going in one direction. But what happens if local consumers are on a different journey? Russia is a case in point.
Published 15-Oct-2019
Shell and Mobil tap into growing South American auto market
The South American passenger car market is expanding according to reasearch, with Mobil and Shell set to take advantage.
Published 02-Oct-2019
GF-6 sparks process review, but roll-out could be fast
The API is set to review the standards development process following the nine year development period for the lastest GF-6 spec. But the approved spec could now roll-out faster than expected across EMEA.
Published 11-Sep-2019
Grease and Lube producers gear up for new tech demands
New vehicle technologies require grease and lubes producers to stay ahead of the curve.
Published 28-Aug-2019
Castrol launches new lube dispensing system
Designed for vehicle workshops and 'quick lube' centres, Castrol ePODS combine clever design with fast-fill technology.
Published 31-Jul-2019
Shell, Exxon, Idemitsu and Evonic all reveal expansion
Laboratories, Group II base oil, lubes and additive plants all announced in expansion plans.
Published 25-Jul-2019
The wait is over for GF-6 and SAE 16 as Japan goes further
The much heralded, and much delayed, ILSAC GF-6 engine oil specification is finally approved and a launch date revealed. Meanwhile Japanese OEMs push specs harder.
Published 19-Jul-2019