Kunlun launches hydraulic oil series for China’s new standard
PetroChina Lubricant Company has launched a Kunlun-branded hydraulic oil series that conforms to China’s national standard GB 11118-2026 for hydraulic oils. The launch took place in Xiamen on October 13 and doubled as the closing ceremony of the company’s “One
Pilot Chemical names Jesse Jefferis vice president of growth
Pilot Chemical Company, a privately owned and independent global speciality chemical manufacturer, has named Jesse Jefferis vice president of
PETRONAS Lubricants and UM Motorcycles form global partnership
PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) and UM Motorcycles have entered a strategic partnership to improve motorcycle performance, reliability and the
Proponent becomes ExxonMobil aviation lubricants distributor
Proponent has become an authorised distributor of ExxonMobil aviation lubricants in the Americas, the company said on October 19. It already works with
US refinery utilisation tops 95% as diesel supply stays tight
U.S. refineries ran harder this summer than in any year since 1998, with utilisation averaging more than 95% of capacity from May to September, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on October 22. Tight global diesel supplies are behind
Lubrication Engineers buys bio-based lubricant maker BioBlend
Lubrication Engineers, Inc. (LE) has acquired BioBlend Renewable Resources, LLC (BioBlend), a maker of high-performance bio-based lubricants, LE announced October 19. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. LE said it is the company’s fourth acquisition
IMCD appoints Martin Wolf as managing director for China
IMCD has appointed Martin Wolf as managing director for China, effective October 13, the speciality chemicals and ingredients distributor said on October 20. Wolf has more
SKF opens Ceramic Process Laboratory for hybrid bearings
SKF has opened its new Ceramic Process Laboratory (C-Pro Lab) at its research and development (R&D) centre in Houten, the Netherlands, the company announced October 19. SKF said the laboratory strengthens its technology leadership across the whole ceramic manufacturing value
SI Group appoints Marcello Boldrini CEO as David Bradley departs
SI Group has appointed Marcello Boldrini as chief executive officer (CEO), effective October 19, succeeding David Bradley, who had served as president and CEO since 2019, the company announced. “We are pleased to welcome Marcello Boldrini as SI Group’s next
Mobil 1 and Esso to power Porsche Experience Centre Singapore
Mobil 1 lubricants and Esso Synergy fuels will power the Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) Singapore, which is due to open in April 2027, Porsche Asia Pacific, ExxonMobil and Aster Mobility Solutions 1 announced October 19. The companies said the partnership