Building the future of lubricants means opening doors for more people 🌎 Congrats to @STLE_Tribology on launching a Spanish-language Certified Lubrication Specialist™ exam, making our industry more accessible to all #MoveTheWorldForward Learn more by visiting ilma.org/gearyourcareer/

Where can an ILMA Foundation scholarship lead? Compoundings catches up with four past recipients whose careers now span manufacturing, battery research, leadership coaching and materials science — and who are paying that support forward. Learn more: ilma.ygsclicbook.com/pubs/co…

It’s #ManufacturingMonth! ⚙️ Almost everything that moves depends on lubricants, and on the chemists, engineers, and technicians who make them. STEM and trade students, find your place in our industry 👉ilma.org/gearyourcareer/

The base oil market is past the initial shock, but not back to normal. Compoundings looks at persistent Group III tightness, record prices and how companies are rethinking sourcing as disruption stretches into 2027. Learn more: ilma.ygsclicbook.com/pubs/co…

Auburn University will host its 14th Tribology Minor Symposium on Nov. 17 in partnership with the STLE Southeast Section, with both in-person and virtual participation available. Learn more: bit.ly/3VDasmA

Our technical expertise, industry knowledge, and technical capabilities make @azelisgroup LMWF the leading specialty chemical distributor to the lubricant and metalworking markets. Learn more: monsonco.com/

What makes a strong lubricant salesperson: technical expertise or selling instinct? In Compoundings, three sales leaders share how they hire, coach and motivate teams as customer expectations and technology evolve. Learn more: ilma.ygsclicbook.com/pubs/co…

Football season is well underway! From team buses to groundskeeping equipment and stadium systems, lubricants, and the skilled professionals who work with them, help make game day happen. Want to join the team? Visit ilma.org/gearyourcareer/ to learn more 💪

Digital Product Passports are coming to the EU, with lubricants among the categories targeted. Compoundings looks at how companies can organize product data and assess digital systems as requirements take shape. Learn more: ilma.ygsclicbook.com/pubs/co…

Costco has increased prices and introduced purchase limits on select motor oil products as shortages of Group III base oil continue to constrain supply and raise costs. Learn more: bit.ly/4ivbWJ6

From ILMA Foundation scholarship recipient to lubricant industry professional: Meghan Denton shares how a Valvoline R&D internship helped lead her to a career combining chemistry, problem-solving and relationships at Palmer Holland. Learn more: ilma.ygsclicbook.com/pubs/co…

This #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth, explore careers in lubricant manufacturing! ⚙️📚Through our #MoveTheWorldForward campaign, we’re connecting students, parents, and workforce professionals with opportunities across the industry. Check out @STLE_Tribology’s job board on our page: ilma.org/gearyourcareer

“The toolbox is just getting smaller.” Members of ILMA’s MWF Committee discuss in Compoundings how rising costs, supply disruptions, disappearing chemistries and regulatory pressure are reshaping metalworking fluid formulation. Learn more:  ilma.ygsclicbook.com/pubs/co…

Your plant floor may be more connected, and more exposed, than you think. Cybersecurity experts share steps manufacturers can take to strengthen network access, backups, employee training and incident-response planning. Learn more: ilma.ygsclicbook.com/pubs/co…

What could the 2026 midterms mean for lubricant manufacturers? Compoundings looks at potential shifts involving chemical policy, PFAS, EPR, workplace rules, vehicle standards and trade, and why preparing for policy volatility may matter more than predicting who wins. Learn more: ilma.ygsclicbook.com/pubs/co…

A federal appeals court has upheld the EPA's designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under the federal Superfund law, renewing attention on fluorinated plastic packaging used in the lubricants industry. Learn more: ilma.org/pfas-ruling-brings-…

ILMA is seeking a preliminary injunction to temporarily protect members from enforcement of disputed LPMA and CAA obligations under Colorado’s EPR program while its legal challenge proceeds. Learn more: ilma.org/ilma-seeks-prelimin…

President Trump announced a three-day pause on additional 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion in Canadian goods, including lubricant additive packages. The reprieve is welcome news for ILMA members as the Association continues to press the administration to remove these products from the tariff action. Learn more: ilma.org/trump-pauses-50-tar…

Heading back to school soon? Your future could include a career in the lubricant industry. From manufacturing and engineering to business and beyond, there are opportunities for every path. Discover how you can #MoveTheWorldForward: ilma.org/gearyourcareer 📖 learn more here! youtube.com/watch?v=NVmU4CIG…

U.S. Group III supply stress is forcing hard choices for blenders. Kline’s Anuj Kumar looks at reformulation, inventory timelines and where RRBO fits. Learn more: ilma.ygsclicbook.com/pubs/co…