ALIA Webinar: The role of re-refined base oils in a circular economy
The significance of re-refining waste oil is on the rise as the lubricant sector ardently adopts a sustainability agenda amid global environmental challenges. While this may seem like a relatively recent initiative, re-refining is not a new concept. Several global
Maritime Energy Transition Towards Decarbonisation
On November 8, 2023, Dr. Sanjay Kuttan, Chief Technology Officer at the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), gave the keynote address at the Asian Lubricants Industry Association (ALIA) Annual Dinner, which was held at the Conrad Orchard, Singapore. In
Electrified Transmission Fluids: It’s all about efficiency
Walter Bunting, director of OEM and CTS Driveline, Asia Pacific, at Afton Chemicals, has had an illustrious career in the automotive industry spanning 32 years. Bunting has substantial global experience, having spent 26 of those years outside the United Kingdom
Key Asian Seminar on Lubricants’ Sustainability Set for November 6-7, 2023 in Singapore
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SINGAPORE – A landmark seminar, set to address a pivotal shift in Asian lubricants legislation, will be hosted at the prestigious Jen Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La on November 6-7, 2023. Spearheaded by the Asian Lubricants Industry Association
The Shift Towards More Versatile Greases: Meeting Lubrication Challenges Head-On
On September 28, the Asian Lubricant Industry Association (ALIA) hosted a webinar on Lubrication Challenges and Grease Selection, featuring industry expert Mikael Kruse, product manager for industrial greases at AXEL Christiernsson AB, based in Sweden. The webinar wasmoderated by Paul Nai,
New developments in food-grade lubricants certification
On August 23, ALIA held a webinar on the Certification of Food-Grade Lubricants in which Ismael Martinez, manager of product certification at NSF, provided insight into the changing world of food-grade lubricants standards. Martinez oversees the Non-Food Compound Registration Program
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
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
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 department at Verband Schmierstoff-Industrie e.V., the German
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