2020 Vision
OATS MD, Mike Skypala, gazes into the Lubes Sector crystal ball with the help of some industry influencers.
Published 10-Feb-2020
Tag: UEIL
View from the Bridge - November 2016
Could the role of the car in global society be waning? If so, what are the implications for the lubricants industry and motor oil?
Published 03-Nov-2016
View from the Bridge - November 15
As global growth swithes from China to the US, the lubes industry looks to increased viscocity and biolubes for a sustainable future.
Published 01-Nov-2015
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 154
The re-balance in the lubricants economy; UEIL conference contributions, refining over-capacity squeezes the oil majors and the Middle East enters the fray and how the lubes industry is helping to drive F1.
Published 11-Nov-2013
Hyundai considering new plant as China sales rocket
South Korean car maker looking to cash-in on booming China market.
Published 24-May-2013
SAE gives final approval for 16 Grade
SAE is now set to add its 16 Grade to the SAE J300 schedule after it received final vote approval.
Published 04-Jan-2013
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 142 November 2012
Obama back in the White House; revealing facts from the UEIL Conference and who would be a European policymaker?
Published 13-Nov-2012
View from the Bridge - China October 2012
Up or down? OATS' Chairman Sebastian Crawshaw examines the mixed messages emerging from China's economic numbers and their analysts.
Published 25-Oct-2012
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 130 (Nov 2011)
The UEIL Conference highlights resilience in the lubricants industry and a need for continued focus in tough economic times.
Published 07-Nov-2011
Success for UEIL in CN3811 debate
Discussions between the European Commission and UEIL has led to exemption for lubes additives.
Published 28-Oct-2011