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Faces of Lubricants: Yasu Wakabayashi
Aug 19, 2020
Yasu Wakabayashi is an open-minded sale manager who’s dedicated to successfully growing Ingevity’s Lubricants business in Japan. Yasu has been with Ingevity since July 2017. He splits his time between performance materials and performance chemicals businesses. Yasu was in sales and marketing in the petroleum/petrochemicals industries for more than 30 years before joining Ingevity. He […]
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How to increase your emotional intelligence
Aug 19, 2020
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to understand, use and manage emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others and overcome challenges. An important aspect of effective leadership and interpersonal relationship building, EQ encompasses the ability of an individual to manage emotional situations in a way that enhances respect, builds relationships and […]
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The proof is in the printing
Jun 30, 2020
The last few years have seen significant advances when it comes to developing additive-manufactured metal parts capable of meeting the demands of high-pressure, high-stress applications. Although lubricants aren’t necessarily required in the printing process, advanced 3D, also known as additive printers, now have the ability to produce lighter parts using metal alloys. This shift toward […]
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Faces of Lubricants: Joëlle Martin
Jun 30, 2020
Business analyst Joëlle Martin is a vital link between our global customers and sales team. From coordinating product pricing and inventory, to assisting with customer-relationship management, Joëlle provides sales support to Ingevity’s Oilfield and Lubricants businesses. Her versatility and natural analytical way of thinking helps her successfully establish initiatives to improve importing and optimize costs. […]
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Formulating in a legislative straightjacket
Jun 30, 2020
Following the production and business losses from Covid-19, metalworking fluid (MWF) formulators must also adjust to even more stringent health and safety regulations resulting from the pandemic. Particularly when it comes to microbes, formulating options available to developers have shrunk significantly in many regions due to the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). Since the BPR has […]
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Effective leadership traits during a crisis
Jun 30, 2020
When faced with a crisis, leaders are forced to think and behave in ways that feel unfamiliar, all while minimizing loss and keeping things operating as normal as possible. Leading during a quandary requires talented individuals who can think on their feet in accordance with strategic intent and adapt to the ongoing disruptions. A recent […]
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Testing to optimize MWF formulation efficiency and performance
Apr 14, 2020
One of the outcomes of the automotive industry’s continued focus on operational efficiency and technological advancement is a growing trend toward sustainable innovation for lighter vehicle design. This shift has led to an increased demand for more dynamic metalworking fluids (MWFs) that perform well on lighter weight aluminium alloys for vehicle components and new machining […]
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Ingevity insight: Pioneering sustainable solutions with DTO
Apr 14, 2020
Our first Ingevity Insight article features an interview with Commercial Global Technical Lead Scott Cheng in which he shares his thoughts on sustainability’s impact on the metalworking fluid (MWF) world and how distilled tall oil (DTO) is an effective co-emulsifier solution for eco-conscious customers. Sustainability is an important topic for virtually every industry. What […]
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Beyond coronavirus: The path to the next normal
Apr 13, 2020
As the first month of quarantine comes to a close, it’s becoming increasingly clear that our era will be defined by a fundamental division: the period before COVID-19 and the “new normal” that will emerge following the virus. This unprecedented way of life will likely lead to a dramatic economic and social order restructure compared […]
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Faces of Lubricants: Aaron Engel
Apr 13, 2020
Business Development Manager Aaron Engel has been with Ingevity for nearly eight years and has held a variety of roles on the oilfield and lubricants teams. His main responsibilities include feeding our innovation pipeline, managing the innovation process, identifying partners for technical/commercial collaboration, and staying apprised of technical developments throughout the lubricants and oilfield industries. […]
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