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NLGI Industry News
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7/18/16 – STRATCO’s NEW HEADQUARTERS – The new address at 7440 E. Karen Dr., Suite 400, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 is not only our new offices; it is also our new Research Center with a lab, featuring the STRATCO® Pilot ContactorTM reactor.
We are excited about having our research lab fully operational again. We already have several intriguing research projects planned and we are looking forward to once again offering our laboratory services to existing and future Customers. The new Lab will combine elements of our previous laboratory with newer models of our Contactor reactor that allow us to develop new uses for our equipment and also support our Customers in developing new products. To read the complete press release visit: https://www.nlgi.org/news-and-events/industry-news/
Jet-Lube Inc. Relocates its Houston, Texas Manufacturing Plant to a State-of-the-Art Facility in Rockwall, Texas
New Headquarters, Manufacturing & Distribution Location
Rockwall, Texas. June 17, 2016 – Jet-Lube Inc., a CSW Industrials Company, and leading manufacturer of specialty chemical products announces its headquarters relocation to Rockwall, Texas. Jet-Lube plans to consolidate and combine forces with Whitmore, a specialty chemicals CSW Industrials Company.
“This was a strategic move on behalf of our company” says Jet-Lube Vice President of Sales, Tom Blake. “We wanted a central location with a state-of-the-art facility that would allow us to increase production and expedite delivery across our customer base.” To read the complete press release visit: https://www.nlgi.org/news-and-events/industry-news/
Croda Announces the Latest in Base Stock
NEW CASTLE, DE (June 14, 2016) With years of formulation expertise and insightful trend knowledge, Croda, a global specialty chemical company, introduced a new base stock for automotive and industrial applications at STLE’s annual meeting on May 15, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Base Stocks for the Future
First in the line of a new category of synthetic base stocks, PriolubeTM HS 1000, provides improved performance in key industry market needs without compromising other performance requirements. This new technology is targeted across many synthetic lubricant applications initially including: industrial gear oils, turbine oil, engine oils, and metalworking. To read the complete press release visit: https://www.nlgi.org/news-and-events/industry-news/
ACME-HARDESTY TO DISTRIBUTE TEMIX OLEO SPECIALTY ESTERS AND OLEOCHEMICALS IN THE UNITED STATES
Agreement Further Supports Sustainable Production and Sourcing Blue Bell, Pa – Temix Oleo SRL and Acme-Hardesty, a division of Jacob Stern & Sons, have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for Acme-Hardesty to distribute Temix Oleo products in the United States. Acme-Hardesty will promote and sell Temix Oleo specialty esters and specialty oleochemicals and derivatives in the U.S. marketplace, primarily in lubricant and personal care markets. The products will be sold under the Temest and Acitem brands. Acme-Hardesty will manage the sales, marketing and distribution of these products along with Temix pelargonic and azelaic acids. Temix is the exclusive representative for the Matrilox® brand of products manufactured by Matrica in Sardinia. To read the complete press release visit: https://www.nlgi.org/news-and-events/ industry-news/
IT’S NEW, NEW, NEW FOR STRATCO, INC.; BACKED BY 88 YRS’ EXPERIENCE & A REPUTATION FOR ENGINEERING EXPERTISE & CUSTOMER SERVICE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – STRATCO, Inc. has a lot of NEW, NEW, NEW to share as Q2 of 2016 comes to a close. We’re talking new logo, new headquarters with a new lab, and a new Grease plant using STRATCO’s process design opening in Jakarta, Indonesia…. All exciting news, backed by the same STRATCO reputation for engineering expertise and customer service people have come to expect the past 88 years. To read the complete press release visit: https://www. nlgi.org/news-and-events/industry-news/
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NLGI Industry News
Lubricant Formulators Gain Versatility with new SynPrime ™ Lubricant Esters
CLEVELAND – June 9, 2016 – PolyOne Corporation today announced the launch of SynPrime™ Lubricant Esters, a family of synthetic base oils and additives featuring customizable diverse chemistries for automotive, aviation and industrial lubricant applications. To read the complete press release visit: https://www.nlgi.org/news-and-events/ industry-news/
Dow Sponsors 2016 National Lubricating Grease Institute Annual Meeting
Dow Performance Lubricants Showcases Revolutionary Friction Modifiers
MIDLAND, MI—(June 7, 2016)—The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) will return as a Gold Sponsor for the 2016 NLGI Annual Meeting June 11-14 in Hot Springs, VA, where industry leaders from around the country will gather to explore emerging lubrication technology. Dow will enable collaboration by sponsoring “Meeting Central” at the conference, a central space for dialogue and innovation. To read the complete press release visit: https://www.nlgi. org/news-and-events/industry-news/
Mike Ryterski (1920 – 2016)
We are saddened to announce that Mike Ryterski passed away on May 29, 2016, in St. Louis at the age of 96. Admired and respected by his co-workers, Ryterski was known for his wry sense of humor and dedication to Schaeffer Manufacturing Co. Ryterski was one of the few master blenders of lubricants in the world; his expertise was integral to the superior performance of Schaeffer’s products. His ability to formulate new products and maintain quality control enabled Schaeffer to remain at the forefront of specialized lubricant companies throughout the country.
Tom Twining
June 6, 2016 - We are saddened to announce that Tom Twining, International Sales Manager for Royal Mfg Co, LP was involved in a fatal auto accident outside of Beijing during a recent trip to China to see customers and friends. Tom will be missed by his many acquaintances in the lubricants business. To read the complete announcement visit: https:// www.nlgi.org/news-and-events/industry-news/
