In Memoriam: Robert W. “Bob” Petersen Jr.
ILMA mourns the passing of Robert W. “Bob” Petersen Jr., an ILMA past president (1990-1991), respected industry leader and dedicated advocate for […]
Canada Tariffs Expand to Additional Lubricant Products
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on October 23, modifying the list of Canadian products subject to the additional 50% tariff imposed […]
David Richards of RichardsApex Becomes ILMA President
David Richards of RichardsApex Inc. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, assumed the presidency of the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) today during the 2026 […]
ILMA Honors Julie Thomas of Master Fluids & Luc Girard of Sanjuaro Consulting with the John A. Bellanti Award
The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) honored Julie Thomas and Luc Girard with its prestigious John A. Bellanti Award during the 2026 […]
New Mexico Issues Final PFAS Rule
Update (Sept. 18, 2026): On September 16, a federal court granted a preliminary injunction blocking New Mexico’s PFAS product labeling regulation, which […]
Canadian Tariffs Take Effect, Certain Lubricant Additives Covered
What Happened The 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods are now in effect, including duties on some lubricant additives imported into the […]
PFAS Ruling Brings Renewed Attention to Fluorinated Plastic Lubricant Containers
A federal appeals court has upheld the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) designation of two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous […]
FinCEN Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting for U.S. Businesses
U.S. businesses can put the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirement behind them—at least under the regulatory framework put in place […]
Minnesota PFAS Deadline Nears; New Mexico Seeks Input
Manufacturers tracking state requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have two important developments to watch this week. In Minnesota, a key […]
OSHA Heat Rule Faces Challenge in Congress
ILMA welcomes the advancement of the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 (H.R. 6213) —legislation that represents meaningful progress in the effort […]
NAW Files Federal Challenge to Colorado EPR Program
On July 30, the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) filed a federal lawsuit challenging Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act. […]
ILMA Joins Coalition Calling for EPA and OSHA to Avoid Duplicative Workplace Regulation
ILMA joined the American Chemistry Council and a broad coalition of more than 75 organizations in urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency […]
