ATIEL provides guidance on making combined ACEA Category performance claims
ATIEL, the technical association of the European lubricants industry, has developed new guidance for engine lubricant marketers on making valid performance claims against more than one Category within the ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers Association) 2012 European Oil Sequences.
The guidance on combined claims has been produced in response to findings of an ATIEL quality survey that revealed a number of products on the market bearing incompatible or incomplete claims.
Combined ACEA Category claims on the same lubricant formulation are
only possible where the associated chemical limits and physical testing limits of each Category can be met. But some combinations are either technically impossible due to conflicting requirements of two or more categories (example in image), or highly unlikely because of demanding combined requirements.
In most cases of incompatible claims highlighted by ATIEL’s quality survey programme, it is likely that the lubricant marketer did not fully appreciate the exact requirements of all the individual Categories involved or may have misunderstood the legitimate claims that can be made in relation to the ACEA 2012 Sequences.
The ATIEL combined claims guidance, including a matrix table that clearly identifies the possible, impossible or highly unlikely claims, has been added to the Industry Information section of the ATIEL website.
It is part of an ongoing commitment to provide more support and training for lubricant marketers, who are responsible for all aspects of product liability, to enable them to understand better the requirements of the ACEA Oil Sequences and to make valid and compliant performance claims.
LINK
www.atiel.org
Base Oil & Lubes Middle East 2016 (BLM 2016) 27-28 April 2016, Abu Dhabi
The 5th Base Oil & Lubes Middle East Conference (BLM 2016), hosted by ADNOC and organised by Conference Connection Inc, was successfully held on 27 – 28 April 2016 at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
BLM 2016 attracted a diverse geographic attendance and wide-cross section of the global base oil and lubricants market with the Middle East & India drawing over 70% and UAE having the biggest number followed by Asia at 18%, Europe at 10%, USA at 2%.
The attendees and speakers enjoyed the in-depth discussions and the lively interactive exchange of views over the first one and a half days and in the afternoon of day 2 of the conference, delegates participated in a post-conference workshop on the Impact of Crude Oil on the Base Oil & Lubricants Industry led by Ms Amy Claxton, P.E., CEO, My Energy Consulting and Training, USA, which was one of the highlights of the 2-day event.
Hear what the delegates have to say about BLM 2016: • “Excellent forum to share knowledge/expertise and add value
BLM 2016 was held in conjunction with the 24th Annual Middle East Petroleum and Gas Conference (MPGC 2016) on 24-26 April 2016 in Abu Dhabi. MPGC 2016 is held during the Middle East Petroleum & Gas Week (MEOW) which runs from 23-28 April 2016 in Abu Dhabi.
BLM 2016 showcased important announcements and projects in Abu Dhabi and enjoyed strong support from the ADNOC Group of Companies: ADNOC, ADNOC Distribution and TAKREER with attendance by senior executives from these organisations.
BLM 2016 brought together 60 companies in 15 countries. The conference presentations were covered by a select group of 19 experts from the Middle East, Asia, USA and Europe.
to all stakeholders in the industry” - Mr Satyabrata Das, Vice President - OEM Business Operations, Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited
• A great event, very informative & well structured to cover various industry chains!
Mr Mohammed El Sadek, Director – Lubricants Marketing, ENOC Lubricant, ENOC International Sales LLC
• “Great inside information on overall lubricant market and
specific countries such as UAE, India & Iran” Mr Arif Ahmed El Mardi, Manager – Marketing & Direct Sales, ENOC
LINK
www.baseoillubes.com
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