Has the global economy reached a tipping point? Are we about to experience a 'double dip' recession or is it the Whiplash effect? Companies need to invest now to secure a long term future.
Environmental issues dominate this month's View from the Bridge - from Europe to the US and China, automotive to aviation.
China surpasses US oil consumption; the world reaches 'grid parity'; recession dogs world economies while the virtual world beckons for lubes marketeers.
The Japanese environmental disaster, combined with a slowing global economy and short-term auto production slowdown, could still benefit the lubes industry.
Political instability in North Africa and the Middle East puts oil dependency into sharp relief, while the ICIS Conference offers plenty of thoughts on other oil-related issues.
Political unrest in the Middle East and mixed signals from world economies cause uncertainty but oil producers show improved profits and REACh has an impact on documentation.
REACh has finally arrived with implications for documentation management across Europe.
As Germany continues to drive European growth, a report from RPS Energy poses some challenging questions about the role of lubes marketing and manufacturing.
German growth heartens Eurozone, while Asia continues to lead the world as US treads water.
The Deepwater Horizon tragedy continues to dominate the industry. But what are the long-term implications for the industry and society as a whole?