Lubricants World articles from May 2002

Lubricants World archives from May 2002

Of systems and scrutiny. (Commentary).(lubricants and metalworking fluids, industry trends)(Brief Article)(Column)
May 1, 2002... In the context of this current issue of Lubricants World, two things hit home: (1) Progress must be evaluated in terms of the system it is designed to serve, and (2) all systems must be subject to continual evaluation. When Life Gives...

Conoco, Phillips name merged company's operational headquarters; staff reductions are anticipated to hit all sites but Bartlesville. (Newsletter).(Phillips Petroleum Co. )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... On May 3, 2002, Conoco and Phillips Petroleum Co. announced they had determined the locations of most major staff and support functions for the new company. The following changes will begin taking place once the merger is finalized later this...

NPRA index data show declines in lube sales. (Newsletter).(National Petrochemical and Refiners Association report, fourth-quarter year 2001)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... The most recent Quarterly Index of Lubricant Sales (QUILS) issued by the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) shows that total lubricant sales decreased 2.9% in the fourth quarter of 2001 relative to the fourth quarter of...

SimSci gets KBR contract. (Company News).(Kellogg, Brown and Root)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... SimSci has been awarded a 5-year, global corporate license to provide simulation and optimization software to Kellogg, Brown & Root (KBR). Under the terms of the agreement, SimSci will provide its Process Engineering Suite (PES) to KBR. The...

Chandler Instruments buys Austrian equipment maker. (Company News).(Chandler Instruments Company L.L.C. acquires Grabner Instruments Messtechnik)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Chandler Instruments Company L.L.C., a leading manufacturer of specialized test instruments for the energy industry has purchased Grabner Instruments Messtechnik, based in Vienna, Austria. Chandler is headquartered in Tulsa, OK, with a sales...

Gold Eagle forms new Retail & Installer Brands business unit. (Company News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Gold Eagle Co. has consolidated its Wholesale/Retail and Professional Services business units into a newly formed Retail & Installer Brands group. The new group will service both the wholesale/retail and installer markets. "This...

Houghton consolidates services, lengthens hours. (Company News).(Houghton International consolidates support services)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Houghton International, a global supplier of metal processing chemicals and support services, has announced that its six telephone order entry systems throughout the country have been consolidated and centralized at the Valley Forge, PA,...

Industry datebook.
May 1, 2002... INDUSTRY DATEBOOK June 10-13 ILTA 22nd Annual International Operating Conference & Trade Show Houston, TX Information: (202) 842-9200 June 16-21 ASTM D02 Meeting Montreal...

Castrol invests in new technology centers. (Company News).(Castrol Industrial)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Castrol Industrial has opened a new machining test center in Naperville, IL, and has another on the way in Germany. The Naperville facility fulfills several important purposes, including evaluation of the performance of industrial products...

Akzo Nobel gets H1 approval. (Additives).(Akzo Nobel Functional Chemicals receives NSF International approval for use of Ketjenlube polymer ester)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Akzo Nobel Functional Chemicals has received approval from NSF International for the use of Ketjenlube polymer ester as an ingredient in lubricants with incidental food contact (H1) for use in and around food processing areas. The NSF Nonfood...

PCEOCP gets update from chairman. (Automotive).(Passenger Car Engine Oil Classification Panel, Frank Fernandez)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Frank Fernandez, chairman of the ASTM International Passenger Car Engine Oil Classification Panel (PCEOCP), has reported that the panel, whose future role has been unclear in future engine oil development, will be responsible for providing a...

Diesel-engine task group seeks input. (Automotive).(ASTM, Committee GO2 on Wear and Erosion seeks standard for testing piston rings and cylinder liner materials)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Also from the ASTM, Committee GO2 on Wear and Erosion is inviting companies that use or produce piston ring and cylinder liner materials for diesel engines to help in the development of standard tests for these products. The goal of the new...

Suspicious fire devastates Third Coast Packaging plant. (Packaging).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Early morning explosions and a subsequent fire consumed much of the Third Coast Packaging plant in Pearland, TX, near Houston, forcing the evacuation of about 100 nearby residents. The Houston Chronicle reported that at one point, 15...

CMAI completes 2002 World Polyolefins Analysis. (Packaging).(Chemical Market Associates Inc.)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Chemical Market Associates Inc. (CMAI) has completed its 2002 World Polyolefins Analysis, a multiclient market study covering the world markets. Polyolefins (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, and polypropylene) represent the largest segment of the global...

Honeywell, WAM Systems provide collaborative manufacturing strategy. (Technology).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Honeywell Industry Solutions and WAM Systems Inc. have announced a multilevel strategic agreement to deliver a unique and comprehensive enterprise solution for the chemical and petrochemical industries. The solution, called Business.FLEX...

Shell Rotela T. (Industry Briefs).
May 1, 2002... The Rotella SuperRigs Truck Beauty Contest will celebrate its 20th anniversary June 6-8 at the East Ontario TravelCenters of America in Ontario, CA. Working trucks from around the nation will compete for over $20,000 in cash and prizes, plus...

The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association. (Industry Briefs).(European aftermarket report available)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association has released a study on the European aftermarket, examining the 15 member nations of the European Union and the 13 countries that have applied for membership; contact the association at phone...

Harry Miller Corp. (Industry Briefs).(certification quality standard)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Harry Miller Corp., a chemical specialty manufacturer of steel processing chemicals and metalworking lubricants, has receive a certificate of registration to the ISO 9002 quality standard...

Marathon Ashland Petroleum L.L.C. (Industry Briefs).(National Petrochemical and Refiners Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... NPRA has presented Marathon Ashland Petroleum L.L.C. with its Responsible Care Exemplary Recognition award for 2001.

Sasol forms new GTL reactor procurement alliance. (Africa/Middle East).(gas-to-liquids plants)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Sasol Technology (Proprietary) Ltd., the technology company of Sasol Ltd., has formed an alliance with a Japanese engineering consortium for the design, fabrication, and supply of the Sasol slurry-phase Fischer-Tropsch reactors to be...

Austrian Competence Centre receives EU approval. (Europe).(European Union)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A new facility that has just gained European Union (EU) approval is the Austrian Centre of Competence for Tribology (AC2T), based in the Wiener Neustadt. Kluber Lubrication Austria is taking part in a number of AC2T projects as a lubricant...

Canada issues proposed on-road vehicle and engine emissionregulations. (North America).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Canadian officials have proposed emissions regulations that would introduce more stringent national standards for on-road vehicles and engines and a new regulatory framework under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act of 1999 (CEPA). The...

International industry events.(lubricants, petroleum industries)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY EVENTS May 5-7 ELGI Annual General Meeting Seville, Spain Information: +34-95-476-94-00 (phone); +34-95-417-01-28 (fax); carol@elgi.demon.nl Sept. 2-5...

Board actions at mid-year meeting set the stage for association growth. (ILMA Update).(Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association's (ILMA) 2002 Mid-Year Meeting theme, Harambee: New Rules, New Tools, gave just a hint of things to come for the association and meeting attendees. Much of the work that will set the...

More for members & the industry. (STLE Update).(Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers' (STLE) Annual Meeting, May 19-26, might be the ultimate hotbed of society activity, but a lot of planning and changes go on during the year, too. Some highlights: ExxonMobil Research...

Less is more: most of the talk among machinists and manufacturers is about using less--or no--metalworking fluid, so what are the fluids' marketers to do? Most of them seem to be finding ways to give the customers what they want and, ironically, perhaps securing their futures in the process. (Cover Story).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Metalworking fluids (MWFs) have long been embattled. Everywhere the literature is full of talk of dry machining, minimum-quantity lubrication, and molded materials. In addition, concerns about the safety of oil mist, disposal costs, and the...

Mission: possible: incoming STLE President Josiah Knight points to a new outward-looking mission statement as a guiding principle for the society's increasing outreach and expanded activities. (Feature).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Signaling a new focus for the association, the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) has a new mission statement: "To advance the science of tribology and practice of lubrication engineering in order to foster innovation,...

A breath of fresh air: BioBlend Lubricants Intl--a new kid on the block among lubricant companies--is using its capabilities as a manufacturer of environmentally friendly fluids to bring a breath of fresh air into its markets. (Profile).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... In this time of contraction, downsizing, and recession, it might not be considered the most optimum period to start a new company in the lubricant market. But a co-founder of BioBlend Lubricants International Inc., Jim Penney (president and...

Synthetic engine oil added to premium lineup. (Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Shell line of premium-quality lubricants has expanded to include its first fully synthetic heavy-duty engine oil. By using the Shell synthetic base oil technology, Rotella T Synthetic flows better than conventional oils under cold-start...

Additives improve fluids. (Products).(Dover Chemical Corp. announces water-based metalworking fluid)(Product Development)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Dover Chemical Corp. announces its new DoverSlip product line. DoverSlip FL-599, a colorless liquid ester of polyethylene glycol with a fatty acid, is a multipurpose, nonionic surfactant with proven performance in water-based metalworking...

Cataloging what is new on the scene. (Products).(Koehler Instrument Co. offices product testing instruments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The new color catalog from Koehler Instrument Co. features a full suite of product testing and analysis instrumentation for both the laboratory and the field. The latest innovations include new data acquisition software packages, new...

Transfer & storage products come to America. (Products).(National-Spencer Inc)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... National-Spencer Inc. is introducing its new RAASM line of industrial-grade lubrication transfer and storage products for use in automotive, marine, and recreational vehicle service and fleet service. Among the newest RAASM products are oil...

Water resistance keeps this grease in place. (Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Dylon Lubricant Technologies Co. has developed Grade GR-424, a heavy-duty grease that it says is the most water-resistant grease made for industrial equipment; its water washout rating is 0.24%, versus a typical level of 2%-5%. The grease is...

Seal the deal with new tank mixers. (Products).(Chemineer Inc. )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Chemineer Inc. is offering its new DT top-entering, sealed tank mixers in various configurations and a wide range of sealing options. The new mixers also incorporate direct or gear-reduced drives, optional right-angle drives, a wide selection...

ConocoPhillips. (People).(senior managers to take positions after Conoco and Phillips Petroleum's merger)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... ConocoPhillips has named more senior managers, who will assume their posts when Conoco and Phillips Petroleum's merger is complete. In the downstream segment, the following assignments have been made: T.J. (Tom) Nimbley, currently senior...

Jack Fallon has been named to the position of vice president, Americas, for the Huntsman Surface Sciences business. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Jack Fallon has been named to the position of vice president, Americas, for the Huntsman Surface Sciences business. Fallon has previously held positions with Henkel, Albright and Wilson Americas (where he was vice president and general...

Di-Na-Cal Label Group. (People).
May 1, 2002... Jim Murphy of Di-Na-Cal Label Group has been named chairman of the board for the Western packaging Association's Executive Board of Directors for the 2003-2004 term. Murphy is a long-time board member and a past president of the association.

Steel Shipping Container Institute. (People).
May 1, 2002... John McQuaid has assumed the post of executive director at the Steel Shipping Container Institute.

Industry price watch.(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Estimated Paraffinic Base Oil Prices * April 2002 Viscosity Average Low-High Light (70-150) 114 104-125 Medium (195-350) 117 108-127 Heavy (500-600)...