October 31, 2020
This year has been a turbulent year for the car market globally, and particularly in Europe, due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. According to ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, demand for cars contracted by 28.8% in the European Union during the first nine months of 2020 while the EU market for new commercial vehicles […]
Master Fluid Solutions, a leading marketer of metalworking fluid products based in Perrysburg, Ohio, U.S.A., announced the promotion of Aaron Wright to vice president of Technology to spearhead the global strategic efforts to extend and solidify its leadership position in metalworking fluid innovation and technology. Master Fluids Solutions continues to invest in the development of […]
NYCO has launched Nycobase® SNG EL and Nycobase® SMP EL performance base fluids for environmentally sensitive applications. Together with Nycobase® STM EL, they comprise a line of saturated synthetic esters that comply with the requirements of the European Ecolabel and the Vessel General Permit (VGP). These two synthetic esters are also included in the EU […]
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data from 2016 indicate that 41 out of 42 cities in India with a population of more than one million have particulate matter (PM), or particle pollution, levels higher than the national standard. Pollution is an ever-present issue in India, with vehicles contributing 28% of PM 2.5 according to a […]
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, and Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. announced in late July an agreement seeking to co-develop renewable power projects that will provide electricity to strategic assets across Chevron’s global portfolio. Under the four-year agreement, Chevron plans to generate more than 500 megawatts (MW) of its existing […]
A private equity firm is acquiring Warren Distribution, Inc., a leading manufacturer of private label lubricants and automotive chemicals that is majority owned by Chairman and CEO Bob Schlott, and Highline Aftermarket Holdings, LLC, a leading national distributor of automotive aftermarket products that is majority owned by The Sterling Group. Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) is […]
By Dr. Raj Shah, Dr. Mathias Woydt, Isaac Kim With growing concern over greenhouse gas emissions as well as the environmental problems associated with the transportation and automotive industries, nearly all countries in the world have set fuel economy regulations in order to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. As a result, there has been an […]
Since the age of eight, when he was gifted a microscope by his parents, Dr. Frederick J. Passman has held a keen interest in environmental microbiology. Passman has forged a career out of his passion, achieving an AB in Microbiology from Indiana University, and completing his PhD in Marine Microbiology at the University of […]
