As today’s automakers work to cut emissions and improve fuel efficiency, automotive tribologists will begin to face interesting challenges as they navigate through the latest engineering trends. Responsible for solving specific problems that arise from contact between two surfaces, tribologists will play an important role in the rapidly growing automobile research and development efforts. For […]
Duplicate registration and confidential business information (CBI) remain concerns for trade groups in regards to South Korea’s recent Occupational and Safety Health Act (Osha) amendment. EU and US industry organizations believe further compromise will ensure effective implementation amongst the global market. South Korea’s amendment requires registration of new products under both K-REACH and Osha, alluding […]
Over the last few decades, Italy has sparked an interesting shift in demand for the use of environmentally-friendly products in the metalworking fluid industry. Since 1939, the country has managed to sustain a lofty tax on lubricant oils manufactured and imported into Italy. The tariff has encouraged companies operating in the Italian metalworking industry to […]
A world-traveling polyglot and astute businessman, Eric Vandewalle believes the key to success is to never stop learning. As the global business development manager for Lubricants, Eric is responsible for just that. Learning ways to grow Ingevity’s market share through executing a global strategy, conducting market research and assisting with product development are some of […]