From left to right: Sharmini Lohadhasan, Krishna KNG, Asya Jamaludin
Managing modern slavery risks
In 2014, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimated 35.8 million people were exposed to modern slavery. Two years later the published figure had jumped to 45.8 million. Modern slavery concerns have increased during the Covid-19 pandemic due to the disruption of employment…
International Lubricant Distributors New Kenwick Headquarters
16 May 2022 International Lubricant Distributors P.L. (ILD) are excited to announce it has relocated to the new Roe Highway Logistics Park (ROE) - 21 Logistics Drive, Kenwick Western Australia. Residing within WA’s leading sustainable industrial estate park, the new top-tier ILD premises improve our ability to service customers…
ALIA announces appointment of Eugene Tan as chief executive
The Asian Lubricants Industry Association (ALIA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Eugene Tan as the new chief executive of the Singapore-based organisation. A dynamic and respected senior leader, Eugene succeeds Bernard Wong, who was ALIA executive director until late last year. Eugene will assume…
Upper Left: Charlotte Kehoe, Upper Right: Gavin Warner, Lower Left: Inga Hermann, Lower Right: Vinod Kesava
ALIA/SEAS Sustainability Roundtable: De-fossilisation or decarbonisation?
Much of global sustainability efforts are focused on decarbonisation, with a growing number of companies and nations confirming their intention to decarbonise in the coming decades. However, Inga Hermann, head of the lubricant…
ALIA ANNOUNCES DECISION TO KEEP 2022 ANNUAL MEETING IN THAILAND
SINGAPORE, December 1, 2021 -- With the recent opening of Thailand’s borders to fully vaccinated travellers from 63 countries, which includes most of its Asia-Pacific neighbours, the Asian Lubricants Industry Association (ALIA) Council announced its decision to remain with its original arrangements to have its…
From left to right: Paul Nai, Bert Fabian and Srikanth Visvanathan
On October 26, the Asian Lubricants Industry Association (ALIA) held a Member-to-Member Sharing Session that involved the presentation of a new ALIA Whitepaper on commercial vehicle lubricants. Presented by Paul Nai, senior director at Lubrizol Southeast Asia, the session highlighted some of the challenges faced…
Counterfeiting: A difficult balancing act for lubricant suppliers
Counterfeiting is a major concern for lubricant manufacturers. An estimated 10% of global lubricant sales are counterfeit products, with fast-moving brands and high-margin products most susceptible to forgery. Automotive lubricants are a common target, with passenger car motor oil (PCMO), heavy-duty motor oil (HDMO), motorcycle oils (MCO),…
Singapore, August 13, 2021 – ALIA, the voice of the Asian lubricants industry, has today announced the publication of a whitepaper on the pertinent issue of “Counterfeit Lubricants in Asia”. The industry organisation made the announcement during a virtual Member-to Member Sharing Session today moderated by Ms. Sharmini Lohadhasan, ALIA chair for the Subcommittee on…
The Most Significant Technology To Reduce CO2 Emissions
The lubricants industry and tribology are in a strong position to contribute significantly to society’s sustainability goals, says Dr. Mathias Woydt, managing director of MATRILUB in Germany. Speaking at the 2021 Asian Lubricant Industry Association (ALIA) Virtual Meeting on 9 March 2021, Dr. Woydt told members “we…
Asian Lubricant Manufacturers Union announces name change
The Asian Lubricant Manufacturers Union (ALMU), a Singapore-based organisation that represents the interests of a broad range of lubricant industry businesses throughout Asia, today announced a new corporate name following approval by The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). ALMU will now be known as the Asian Lubricants…
Bernard Wong appointed Executive Director to execute over-arching mission of ALMU
The Asian Lubricant Manufacturers Union (ALMU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernard Wong as its new Executive Director effective 1 December 2020.
Bernard will provide leadership to a dynamic group, delivering events and services to members and executing the over-arching mission of ALMU.
The…
ALMU: The sustainability agenda
Sustainability is an increasingly critical component of doing business. It will be high on the agenda for the Asian Lubricant Manufacturers Union (ALMU) in this coming year, and we believe it will remain so, says Steve Puckett, co-founding director of the industry association and executive chairman of strategic advisory and consulting company…