Education & Networking Opportunities
We are dedicated to empowering individuals through comprehensive educational initiatives, fostering professional and personal development and being the go-to resource for accurate and up-to-date information. By facilitating meaningful connections through networking opportunities, we aim to drive innovation and excellence in education and industry for a brighter future.
- NLGI Lubricating Grease Guide: 7th edition, available in both print and digital formats.
- Educational Offerings: Continued education through Basic and Advanced Lubricating Grease Courses, as well as a Hands-On Training course.
- Link to store offerings
The NLGI Spokesman:
- Latest technical articles.
- Provided exclusively to NLGI members.
NLGI Grease World E-newsletter:
- A quarterly publication for both members and non-members.
- Includes industry news, updates on NLGI’s strategic priorities, new member highlights, and more.
Membership Value, Engagement, and Growth
We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic community by driving membership growth, deepening engagement, and creating a lasting value for all. This is done by cultivating an atmosphere of excitement and belonging where every member feels inspired and connected. Together we aim to build a thriving and energized community where every contribution is celebrated.
- Successfully onboarded 22 new members in 2024 and 6 in 2025 so far.
- Reached a 93% retention rate in 2024. NLGI has had over a 90% retention rate for the past 6 years
Global Outreach
We will be recognized as the facilitator of grease knowledge globally to allow for consistent manufactured quality and use of grease.
- Industry Partnerships: Committed to maintaining and growing partnerships with organizations like ELGI, CLGI, NLGI India Chapter, ILMA, STLE, ASTM, etc.
- International Sub-Committee: Formed to focus on global outreach efforts.
- Global Awareness: Working to increase awareness of NLGI products and services in various regions, initially focusing on Latin America.
Future Leaders
Through diverse experiences, mentoring and skill-building opportunities, NLGI strives to prepare future leaders in the grease industry to drive innovation, collaboration, and positive change, promoting the growth and sustainability of its member companies and the industry.
- NLGI aims to nurture and develop future leaders who will drive the grease industry forward.
- WIGIN mentorship program and leadership series.
Technical Leadership
NLGI brings to the industry a historical body of knowledge of grease technology that is proven to work. NLGI also looks for emerging technical grease needs and fosters new grease innovation to improve product performance, conserve resources, and protect the environment. It does this by transferring knowledge to new industry participants via education, networking, technical presentations as well as encouraging/exposing young professionals to the grease industry and improving the human condition globally.
- Focuses on advancing the science and technology of greases to keep our industry at the forefront of innovation and excellence.
- Aim to foster cutting-edge research.
- Enhance industry standards with certifications (High-Performance Multiuse Grease (HPM) and GC-LB, GC & LB certified products).
- Provide comprehensive educational opportunities.
- Facilitate knowledge exchange.
- Promote sustainable practices.
- Solidify our role as a leader in the grease industry, driving progress and setting benchmarks for excellence.