Tentative Deal Reached to Avoid Rail Strike
President Biden announced in a statement this morning that a tentative deal has been reached between the railroads and rail labor, averting […]
Freight Rail Strike Looms
The first national freight rail strike in 30 years could start this Friday if the bargaining teams for two rail unions and […]
GF-6 “Update” Proposed at API Advisory Panel
Updates to ILSAC GF-6 were proposed at the American Petroleum Institute’s Detroit Advisory Panel Forum last week. These requirements are likely to […]
OSHA Launches Heat Hazard NEP
Ahead of summer’s heat, OSHA is making heat illness and hazards a top priority with its Heat Hazard National Emphasis Program (NEP). […]
Are you taking advantage of ILMA FedEx shipping discounts?
FedEx is raising their shipping rates by 7% next year, the largest increase in the company’s history. If you’re not enrolled in […]
Chlorinated Paraffins in the Hot Seat Again, ILMA Requests Member Input
ILMA members should be aware of two developments related to the regulation of mid-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) and chloroalkanes. ILMA requests that […]
U.S. Government Warns of Increased Cybersecurity Risks
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a warning to all U.S. businesses of increased cybersecurity risks following this week’s escalation […]
Congratulations 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients!
ILMA is proud to present the 2021-2022ILMA Foundation Scholarship Recipients! Jackson Cornett of Nicholasville, Kentucky, is a freshman at Vanderbilt University, studying […]
Provisional Licensing Ends for API Heavy-Duty Engine Oils
The Mack T-12 engine wear test has returned to service after a 6-month hiatus, the ASTM Mack/Volvo Surveillance Panel announced on September […]
ILMA, NLGI Step Up to Support Rockton, Illinois, Community
The ILMA Foundation and the National Lubricating Grease Institute have each donated to the Northwest Illinois Chapter of the American Red Cross […]
New Engine Oil Standards-Setting Consortium Announced
Yesterday, Toyota announced the formation of the International Fluids Consortium (IFC) during SAE International’s virtual World Congress. Led by a group of […]
What to Expect from the Lame Duck Session of Congress
Congress has returned to Washington, DC following Thanksgiving to commence the “lame duck” session of Congress. Once the Electoral College confirms the […]