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
ALIA explores collaboration with UNEP’s Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles
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
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),
Asian Lubricants Industry Association publishes whitepaper on “Counterfeit Lubricants in Asia”
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
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
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
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
ALMU: Laying the foundation for a sustainable future
The first meeting of the newly elected ALMU Council took place on 17 June 2020. As the incoming Council maps a path for the upcoming two-year term, we spoke with new ALMU Chairman, Mr. Tan Pai Kok, about his priorities
Postponement of ALMU Annual Meeting
The rate of global Covid-19 transmissions continues to rise, with the pandemic expected to worsen over the coming weeks. Concerns for safety and continued restrictions on travel has put the rescheduled ALMU Annual Meeting & Global Leadership Summit, planned for 31 August