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NLGI India Chapter’s 19th Lubricating Grease Conference
The India Chapter of NLGI conducted its 19th Annual Lubricating Grease Conference February 2-4, 2017 at the Ramada Plaza, Varanasi. The NLGI-India Chapter Conference has become a focal point for meeting grease industry professionals in southeast Asia and around the globe. The theme of the conference was ‘Latest Trends in the Grease Industry’. A total of 250 delegates representing India and abroad attended the conference, including David Como, NLGI President and Terry Dicken, ELGI Chairman. 22 technical papers were presented including 2 business discussions, and 18 exhibitors had displays at the conference. Mr. Prabal Basu, CMD, Balmer Lawrie Co. Ltd., was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the conference. Dr. Anoop Kumar, Director R&D and Business Development, Royal Mfg. Co. LP and current NLGI Treasurer was the Chief Guest for the valedictory session. Technical papers were divided into 7 technical sessions. M. Jaiganesh of Raj Petro Specialties Ltd., presented a paper entitled, ‘Effect of polymers on shear stability and performance characteristics of calcium sulfonate greases’ which was awarded best paper presented under the Development Category and the paper entitled, “Installation of hybrid grease lubricator system in SCP Machine # 1 coke plant battery 10 & 11” by GRP Singh of TATA Steel, was awarded best paper under the Application category . The technical programs were followed by cocktail receptions, traditional cultural programs and participants enjoyed every moment. The next conference is tentatively planned for February, 2018 at the Amritsar in the state of Punjab. Exact conference dates will be forthcoming.
