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Neste introduces lubricants made from re-refined base oils


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este has introduced a new Neste ReNew™ lubricant products made from


re-refined base oils. Neste said that this range of products is to offer Neste’s customers the opportunity to reduce their dependence on crude oil based products and reduce their carbon footprint. “Neste’s goal is to help customers


reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20 million tons annually by 2030 with renewable and circular economy solutions. Both our corporate and private customers consider it important to curb climate change with solutions based on renewable raw materials, renewable energy and the circular


economy. We can offer them a wide range of tools for this. The new Neste ReNew lubricant product family complements our offer of more sustainable solutions,” said Joni Pihlström leading B2B sales in Neste’s Marketing & Services business unit in Finland. “Lubricants play a role in reducing


carbon footprint. The new Neste ReNew lubricants are a drop-in solution with which one can replace most lubricants of corresponding performance. Adopting these more sustainable alternatives is therefore easy. With their choice of lubricants, our customers can take a step towards a more sustainable future and ensure high performance of


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vehicles and machinery at the same time,” said Joni Pihlström. The new Neste ReNew product


range includes motor oils for gasoline and diesel engines of cars, vans and for hybrid use, as well as universal tractor oil and hydraulic


oils for agriculture and machinery. Neste’s existing lubricants cover various motor oils for light vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles ,agricultural motor ils, hydraulic oils, industrial lubricants and lubricating greases.


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Lubrizol launches a portfolio of EALs, additives and components SUSTAINABILITY


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ubrizol has introduced the EcoAssurant™ portfolio of products made up of


environmentally acceptable finished fluids, additive packages and components. As environmental protection becomes a top priority for companies worldwide, Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) are gaining popularity. The term “Environmentally


Acceptable Lubricant (EAL)” describes lubricants that have been demonstrated to meet regulatory standards for biodeg- radability, non-bio accumulative potential and minimal toxicity to aquatic life compared to conven- tional lubricants. The company said the


EcoAssurant™ portfolio will play a vital role in elevating the environmentally protective


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qualities of lubricants in industrial applications worldwide. Lubrizol further added that all the products in the portfolio have been rigorously tested and certified by top regulatory bodies to meet these criteria, helping to enhance oil manufacturers’ eco-responsible reputations without compromising on product performance. “EcoAssurant represents


a single-source solution for manufacturers to expand their customer base and grow their market share in hydraulics, industrial gear oil, metalworking and grease applications on a


global scale,” said Craig Paterson, VP of Lubrizol Industrial Special- ties. “Our customers are continu- ally looking upon us to help unlock possibilities at the molecular level to drive measurable results, and EcoAssurant products do exactly that. Since the entire portfolio is environmentally certified and performance validated, Lubrizol has already worked to ensure its EAL solutions give our customers a competitive edge. Customers can bring their EAL to market quickly and with confidence.” For finished fluid customers, the EcoAssurant portfolio will


eliminate the complexities and costs of formulating and blending. Lubrizol can act as an extension of manufacturers’ product development teams, to provide a breadth of solutions and expertise; simplifying their ability to bring EAL solutions to the market. For customers of components and additive packages, EcoAssurant solutions assure lubricant formulators of products that are both environmentally compliant and high performing. Lubrizol is a global additives


manufacturer based in Ohio, United States with over 90 years of existence and experience inthe lubrication industry. It currently operates over 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices worldwide.


. LUBEZINE MAGAZINE | March 2023


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