Lubricants World articles from May 2004

Lubricants World archives from May 2004

Cause for optimism.(Commentary ....)(Hart Energy Publishing, LP)
May 1, 2004... A sense of optimism was prevalent in San Antonio, Texas, during the week of March 21, 2004. Attendees at the 102nd Annual Meeting of the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association--which took place from Match 21 to March 23, 2004--were...

The Automotive Oil Change Association.(Association Perspective)
May 1, 2004... The Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) is a non-profit trade organization representing the automotive service industry. It is dedicated to enhancing the competency of fast lube owners, educating the public about services our members...

Estimated paraffinic base oil prices *.(Markets & Economics)(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... Estimated Paraffinic Base Oil Prices * April 2004 Viscosity Average Low-High Light (70-150) 162 158-168 Medium (195-350) 159 154-165 Heavy (500-600) 175 176-187...

Producer price index.(Markets & Economics)(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... Producer Price Index Note: Data are Preliminary 2004 2004 Feb 03 - Feb 04 Product (Index Date) Jan Feb [DELTA] %[DELTA] Finished lubricants (1982) 171.9 172.1 7.3 4.4...

Paraffinic base oil prices *.(Markets & Economics)(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... Paraffinic Base Oil Prices * Viscosity April March February Grade 2004 2004 2004 ConocoPhillips Gulf Coast 70 174 174 174 110 165 165 162 225...

PAO business for sale.(Company/Industry News)(polyalphaolefins business of BP)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... BP has announced that it is selling its alphaolefins and polyalphaolefins business. The company has plants in Pasadena, Texas; Feluy, Belgium; and Joffre, Canada, with combined annual capacity of around 2.4 MM pounds. Demand for PAOs boomed...

Dow discontinues product.(Company/Industry News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Dow has announced that it will discontinue sales of Trolamine NF ethanolamine beginning June 30, 2004. "We're encouraged by the stronger-than-expected demand for ethanolamines for use in new and growing applications," says Ken Bromfield,...

Strategic alliance formed.(Company/Industry News)(Wilks Enterprise, Inc., Optical Coating Corporation, and IR Microsystems )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A joint venture between three companies in the infrared measurement and spectroscopy sectors has been formed. Wilks Enterprise, Inc., Optical Coating Corporation, and IR Microsystems have formed a strategic alliance in order to formulate,...

Alemite expands product line.(Company/Industry News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Alemite Corporation is expanding its centralized lubrication product line with the introduction a range of new components that offer unique benefits to manufacturers and users of off-road and construction equipment. These systems are...

SASOL/Chevron considering GTL base oils.(Company/Industry News)(gas-to-liquids )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The gas-to-liquids (GTL) joint venture between SASOL and Chevron may produce base oils. It has been reported that the companies are evaluating the economics making base oils at its Oryx GTL refinery that is under construction in Ras Laffan,...

Flint Hills buys BP unit.(Company/Industry News)(performance chemicals unit)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Flint Hills Resources LLC announced yesterday that it has agreed to buy BP's performance chemicals unit, a manufacturer of maleic anhydride for the lubricants industry. The unit produces maleic anhydride, trimellitic anhydride and purified...

ChevronTexaco buys assets.(Company/Industry News)(from Shell Oil Co.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... ChevronTexaco has purchased a lubricant blending plant and lubricants training center from Shell Oil Company. The blending plant in Bluefield, West Virginia, and the training center in Houston, Texas, were acquired as part of an agreement...

Curtiss-Wright buys Everlube.(Company/Industry News)(from Morgan Advanced Ceramics Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Curtiss-Wright Corporation has purchased Everlube Products from Morgan Advanced Ceramics Inc. The reported U.S.$6.4 MM deal was the third between Curtiss-Wright and Morgan. In 2003, the company purchased the U.S. E/M Coatings holdings of...

DaimlerChrysler approves oil.(Automotive)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Aral Tronic 229.31 SAE 5W-30 high-performance engine oil has been approved by the DaimlerChrysler Group for use in its diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles equipped with particle filters inside their exhaust system. This new engine oil...

Petro-Canada upgrades fluid.(Automotive)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Petro-Canada's DEXRON[R]-III/ MERCON[R] and Synthetic Blend ATF fluids have been upgraded to meet the new H specification required for General Motors. This new specification is intended to align the performance of commercially available...

WD-40 expands product line.(Industrial)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The WD-40 Company has expanded its 3-IN ONE[R] product line with the introduction of three more products. The three products--a high performance lubricant spray, a heavy-duty cleaner degreaser, and an engine starter and conditioner--join the...

ExxonMobil brands product.(Industrial)(ExxonMobil Chemical Co.)
May 1, 2004... ExxonMobil Chemical, the world's leading supplier and marketer of synthetic basestocks, is improving and branding its polyalphaolefins (PAO) basestock products while expanding its comprehensive line of synthetic fluids. SpectraSyn[TM] is...

BASF introduces lubricant.(Industrial)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... BASF has introduced a Calsan[R] calcium stearate lubricant for the North American paper industry that contains no alkyl phenol ethoxylate (APE). BASF has substituted the APE surfactant in all its products supplied to the paper industry...

Dow introduces new brand.(Industrial)( Dow Corning is introducing industrial lubricant products )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... To better serve its global customer base, Dow Corning is introducing a new identity for its Molykote[R] brand of automotive and industrial lubricant products and services. The new identity serves to unify the brand name and packaging design....

New grease introduced.(Specialty)(Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell Grease FM 2)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell Grease FM 2, an economical lubricant designed for use in the food and beverage processing industry. Shell Grease FM 2 is a mineral-based lubricant and offers a cost-effective way to improve plant production...

Deblase joins Crompton.(People)(Crompton Petroleum Additives has appointed Frank DeBlase )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Crompton Petroleum Additives has appointed Frank DeBlase senior research scientist in their process development group. His primary responsibilities include process development of new products, and he will also serve as project manager for key...

NTEA names president.(People)(appointments at National Truck Equipment Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Rod Robinson has been named as the 40th President of the National Truck Equipment Association. He is president of WALTCO Truck Equipment Company of Tallmadge, Ohio. Robinson joined WALTCO as an entry0level salesman in October 1972, charged with...

NSF announces promotions.(People)(executive promotions)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd. (NSF-ISR), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NSF International, today announced two key staff promotions to meet growing domestic and international management system registration needs. To continue to...

Suppliers raise prices.(base oil price increases )(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... ConocoPhillips, ChevronTexaco and Calumet announced base oil price increases that took effect on March 12. While making no change to its 70 and 80 solvent neutral grades, ConocoPhillips raised prices for all other grades by...

Naphthenic prices rise.(Prices)(Ergon)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Ergon raised prices for naphthenic base oils on April 2 by U.S.$0.05/gallon.

Ethanolamine prices rise.(Prices)(Dow Chemical Company )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Dow Chemical Company announced a price increase of US$0.03/lb for all grades of monoethanolamine, diethanolamine and triethanolamine in North America that was effective April 1, 2004. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Biodiesel and lubricity ... Part One.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2004... To optimize operations, diesel fuel equipment operators need to become familiar with biodiesel fuel quality, and the effect that various quality parameters have on diesel performance. The American Society of Testing Material (ASTM) test methods...

Adjustable rate oil skimmer.(Products)
May 1, 2004... Wayne Products MAXI-skimmer[TM] Model SSV/5 is a variable collection rate oil skimmer that is designed for use in wastewater applications, monitoring wells, and metalworking coolant tanks and partswashers. The standard design uses a 4 inch wide...

Lubricant flow indicator.(Products)
May 1, 2004... The Sight-Rite[TM] flow indicator can be used in applications where visual inspection is critical and liquid output is required within a safety margin Designed to enhance the PurgeX[R] line of injector pumps, this indicator can be used for any...

Constant level oiler.(Products)
May 1, 2004... The Opto-Matic[R] Closed System oiler is designed for all types of equipment where a constant level in an oil sump must be maintained. The closed system design prevents contamination and spillage. The adjustable collar allows the oil level to...

Grease fittings.(Products)
May 1, 2004... Monel grease fittings, produced by Alemite Corporation, provide corrosion and temperature resistance, while maintaining a structural strength greater than traditional steel. These performance properties make these fittings ideal for use in...

Radiant heaters.(Products)
May 1, 2004... Chromalox[R] has released a new line of radiant heaters suit able for outdoor comfort heating applications. The CRDS, CRDP, CRTS and CRTP two- and three-element fixtures are available in three sizes with a choice of painted steel housings...

Simulation software update.(Products)
May 1, 2004... SimSci-Esscor, an operating unit of Invensys plc, has introduced a new version of its Dynsim[TM] dynamic simulator. Dynsim version 3.2 has been upgraded to allow integration with SimSci-Esscor's Pro/II enhanced steady-state flow-sheeting...

Food-grade grease.(Products)
May 1, 2004... Molykote[R] white bearing grease is multipurpose, high performance mineral oil grease with a wide range of applications with grease-lubricated components such as bearings, gears, chains, and sliding mechanisms. The grease meets FSA...

Online oil analysis.(Tech watch)(ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A network of online business services sites supports the ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants (CTGL) collaboration with business partners and customers. Providing exclusive product information, marketing and support tools, and product ordering (in...

Out-sourced ERP services.(Enterprise Resource Planning)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Petroleum Place is an enterprise solution and asset transaction service provider for the energy industry Enterprise software products and services are offered through P2 Energy Solutions (P2ES) at http://www.p2es.com/pfi.htm, established...

White Systems redesigns website.(Tech watch)(FKI Logistex White Systems)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... FKI Logistex[R] White Systems (www.whitesystems .com) has relaunched its company website with new content written to highlight the latest AS/RS technology and application capabilities that White Systems provides. The new website design,...

Challenges in a changing market.(20 Minutes with ... Chuck Moore, Aspen Tech)(Aspen Technology Inc.)(Interview)
May 1, 2004... The lubricants industry seeks increased profitability, in the face of volatile prices; a changing and ever mote complex regulatory environment; an industry undergoing structural change; and contending opinions about what constitutes a viable...