by Suzanne Kingsbury | Sep 10, 2025 | Product Applications
Most of what’s in a finished lubricant is base oil—typically 70–90% for automotive lubes—so the purity and chemistry of that base stock dictate how long the oil lasts, how clean equipment stays, and how reliably it starts in the cold. In short: when you work with your...
by Jim Donohue | Mar 15, 2024 | Product Applications
In 2022 the grease industry’s international value was estimated at $3.7 billion, and by 2029 this number is expected to reach $4.7 billion. This tracks closely with the projected increase in volume, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, from 2.62 billion liters in...
by jim newell | Dec 1, 2022 | Economy, Product Applications
Analysts see the writing on the wall for the fate of the internal combustion engine (ICE), causing passenger car and heavy-duty motor oil (PCMO/HDMO) makers and their base oil suppliers to consider the implications for the lubricant industry. It’s far too early for...
