Each year the most influential players and decision makers of the International lubricants industry meet at the International Lubricants Russia Conference in Moscow, now in it’s 9th year. With senior level industry executives coming from more than 20 countries, the LUBRICANTS RUSSIA Conference has become known as the place where deals are done and decisions are being made.
STRUB+Co.AG, a family owned company from Switzerland expanded by opening a subsidiary in St. Petersburg, Russia. The objective is to expand foot prints in European market. While they consider their flexibility to custom manufacture metalworking fluid solutions to be their strength, it would be interesting to see how they compete with already present Giants.
Minimum Quantity Lubrication Technology (MQL) is a long discussed and debated technology in Metalworking Fluid industry over the years. Advocates consider this technology as an alternative to get rid of conventional MWF problems like maintenance, separation, filtration and disposal. Others believe in conventional MWF technology for thermal stability of the cutting tool and work piece, and better flushing ability. MQL is often preferr
WESTEC 2013 opens October 15-17 in beautiful Southern California. WESTEC is the region’s definitive manufacturing event, returning to the Los Angeles Convention Center redefined, and with renewed commitment to area industry. WESTEC is a true manufacturer’s think tank where creativity, vision, and strategy join forces to spotlight the promise of ground-breaking products for vital global markets.
The STLE 2014 Annual Meeting Abstract submission deadline has been extended to end of business day Tuesday, October 15, 2013.
As a user, ideally we want zero MWF disposals which is impossible. Closely monitoring and upgrading to more bio-stable coolants may extend sump life. But to achieve dramatic ecological and economic benefits, a completely new way of working is needed. In combination with cleaners, Quaker is talking about a new concept called 2PAQ.
The KOMAF (Korea Machinery Fair) has been held once every two years since 1977. As a leader of machinery exhibition in Asia, it will be held on the largest scale from 16-19 October, 2013 at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX). As the best machinery fair in Korea, KOMAF 2013 brings together the leading machinery companies in one location and makes easy to promote new products and research innovative technologies. And I would be remiss if I f
Rhenus Lub Germany, provider of speciality lubricants for the metalworking industry has announced the arrival of their newest formulation: Rhenus FU 850. They claim FU 850 to be based on innovative raw materials concepts which guarantee rinsing effect, dispersity and corrosion protection over a broad pH range, along with multi metal compatibility and proactive health protection.
Accelrys, Inc., a provider of scientific innovation lifecycle management software, announced aquisition of ChemSW Inc., an Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) compliance solutions provider.
Kate M. Applebaum, an assistant professor in the SPHHS (School of Public Health and Health Services) Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, was awarded $1.3 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund a four-year study that will investigate whether exposure to Metalworking Fluids used by auto workers leads to renal disease and kidney cancer. Millions of U.S.
