2019 NLGI AWARDS
The NLGI Awards recognize those who, through their farsightedness, enterprise and innovation, pioneered significant and lasting improvements within the Industry.
NLGI Award For Achievement
The Institute’s highest award, it honors the achievement of those who have made exceptional contributions to the growth and development of the Institute.
TOM STEIB
This year’s recipient is Tom Steib with The Elco Corporation. Tom started in the grease business with The Southwest Division of Witco in Bakerstown, PA. Tom started in the lab and worked his way up to plant manager. At Southwest, Tom was a co-inventor on a patent for low soap Calcium Sulfonate grease. Tom was hired by The Elco Corporation, now Italmatch Chemicals, as operations manager. He is now the Vice President Manufacturing where he oversees the daily operations of three manufacturing plants producing and shipping additives for lubricants. Tom chairs the Finance Committee as a valued member of the NLGI Board, and we have witnessed firsthand his reliability, trustworthiness and dedication. It is our distinct honor to present this award to Tom Steib. Sponsored by Texas Refinery Corp
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