CONTENTS


LUBE extends Seasons Greetings to all our Readers


NEWS UK Market Report and Lubricant Raw Materials NEWS IN BRIEF


Improved Rocol product formula means safer food processing Disputes: implementation of new UK laws MMMA Council member changes UMIST honours Peter Jost


IT Developments: OSC questions role of proprietary vendors Crompton standardised grades New MACH 2006 team complete


Petronas entering China’s lubricants market Drive Clean to Drive Change initiative DTI £7 million competition Plimsoll report


FEATURES


Lubricants Analysis: Back to Basics - Part 1 BLF 2004 Annual Dinner


INDUSTRY NEWS


Q8oils ahead of the game with development of low SAPS Euro 4 Engine Oil Energy Prices


World-class marine & power innovation centre opens in Hamburg A smooth answer to a sticky problem


Ironsides are increasing grease production capacity by a third Another high performer from Master Chemicals Accreditation Certificate goes to top UK oil firm Crompton Petroleum Additives increases prices New units improve BIFFA water-recycling capabilities


Pre-Budget Report: FPS calls for Gas Oil duty rise to be quashed Increased productivity will lead to job losses


We are the champions: Q8 take British Superbike Title


MMMA to continue to sponsor ISME Sheet Metal Skills Competition Millers Oils introduce CVL-Turbo, a new octane booster D. A. Stuart Company launches joint venture in China


APPOINTMENTS


New Chairman for Metalforming Machine Manufacturers Association New Chairman for the Tank Storage Association


BLF MEMBERS’ NEWS Forthcoming events


Do you recognise anyone? LUBE-TECH No. 36 (PULL-OUT)


Back to basics: designing the optimum lubricant storeroom UK implementation of the EU Insurance Mediation Directive WSA Challenge Fund


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ISSUE NO. 64 DECEMBER 2004


LUBE “The Lubricants Industry Magazine” a two-monthly publication providing news and developments for the Lubricant Manufacturers, End-users and Suppliers.


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