NLGI currently licenses grease through their Certification Mark program which includes the well-known GC-LB Performance Classification. This certification program has provided an internationally-recognized grease specification for grease and bearing manufacturers, users and consumers since 1989. Although originally conceived as an automotive chassis and wheel bearing specification, GC-LB is recognized as a mark of quality for […]

ELGI 32nd Annual General Meeting  

STLE 75th Annual Meeting & Exhibition

NLGI is about to cross the finish line on the new High-Performance Multiuse Grease specification. Please join us for a detailed webinar on the features of this specification including water resistance, load carrying capacity, corrosion resistance and more. This new specification has been 18 months in the making and led by Mike Kunselman with the […]

In lieu of this year’s Annual Meeting in Miami, NLGI is pleased to launch a week of technical education August 24-28, 2020. This will be a virtual event. Content for the 2020 Technical Week Industry Speaker presentation from Dr. Christopher DelleCorte, Senior Technologist: Tribology & Rotating Machinery, NASA, Glenn Research Center 12 Technical Presentations on a variety of industry […]

Interested in learning more about NLGI’s High-Performance Multiuse (HPM) grease specification hitting the market in early 2021? NLGI and STLE have partnered together to provide a webinar on September 30, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. CDT with the latest developments including: Where to find specification details What companies can start doing today to get ready Application/qualification […]

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NLGI - India Chapter's Tribology of Greases Brochure  

Auburn University Tribology Webinar Announcement -January 2021

Click HERE to view the ELGI Save the Dates Ad for more information 1st Virtual ELGI-STLE Triboloby Exchange Workshop April 19 - April 20 2nd ELGI Virtual Working Group Meetings April 21 - April 23 ELGI Virtual Grease Symposium April 26 - April 27

September 6 - 8, 2022

The two-and-a-half-day education program offers a comprehensive overview of metalworking fluid management while providing industry professionals with the latest techniques and practices for enhancing metalworking fluid operations. Click here to read the full press release.

25th Lubricating Grease Conference 2023

Advance Your Knowledge of Lubricants & Lubrication & Prepare for CLS or CMFS Certification Two Full Days of Education Sponsored by Chicago Section STLE at Argonne National Laboratory Click Here for more information.

Registration opens Tuesday, January 17 at 12 pm ET

Back to the Future - "Sustineri"

Join your peers and the tribology community for the 77th STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition, May 21-25, 2023 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach California (USA). STLE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition is the industry's most respected venue for technical information, professional development and networking opportunities. Each year STLE's conference showcases some 500 […]

Join us in celebrating 90 years of NLGI's Annual Meeting!

The theme of the 2023 Annual Meeting is “Developing Resilience and Robustness in an Uncertain World”. After navigating the challenges of COVID, the world is again facing a number of Black Swan events like the Russia-Ukraine War, Inflation and U.S.-China tensions, in addition to the energy transition. Each of these events would have been on […]

F+L Week, the knowledge-driven industry event leader for the fuels, lubricants, additives and base oils industries organised by F&L Asia Ltd., has announced that its flagship event will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Originally known as the Annual Fuels & Lubes Asia Conference, the event celebrates its 28th year […]

Join 1,000+ of your lubricants industry colleagues – from manufacturers and distributors to raw materials and solutions providers – at the beautiful JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa.

2023 ELGI Autumn Events Preliminary Info

2023 STLE Tribology Frontiers Conference November 12-15, 2023 Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower Cleveland, Ohio (USA) The STLE Tribology Frontiers Conference (TFC) has gained a reputation for bringing together the tribology research community in a format that maximizes the opportunity to experience the latest in research and network with peers in a relaxed environment. […]

2023 STLE Tribology & Lubrication for E-Mobility Conference November 14-15, 2023 Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower Cleveland, Ohio (USA) The rapid movement of the automotive industry to develop and commercialize electric vehicles (EVs) is placing growing demands on the lubricants that will be required to ensure optimum operation. With these technical challenges, brings new […]

ILMA to Host 6th International Metalworking Fluids Conference   ALEXANDRIA, Va. --- The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) will host the 6th International Metalworking Fluids Conference January 8-10, 2024, at the Atlanta Airport Marriott in Atlanta, Georgia.   Registration opens August 14, 2023. Abstract submissions are being accepted through July 26, 2023. Those interested in presenting a […]

Join us for the 2024 NLGI-IC 26th Lubricating Grease Conference on "Sustainable Grease Solutions" February 22 - 24, 2024 at the JW Marriott in Kolkata, India.

Join us for three days of valuable education sessions, collaborative committee meetings that are open to all and, of course, plenty of networking opportunities.

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Join your peers and the tribology community for the 78th STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition, May 19-23, 2024 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA). STLE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition is the industry's most respected venue for technical information, professional development and networking opportunities. Each year STLE's conference showcases some 500 technical presentations, […]

NEW MEETING FORMAT: MONDAY – THURSDAY • Monday, June 10 - Golf Tournament • Monday, June 10 - Tuesday, June 11 - Education Courses • Tuesday, June 11 - Thursday, June 13 - General Session, Awards & Technical Sessions • Thursday, June 13 - Casual Closing Party Click HERE for more information!

Explore cutting-edge innovations and network with over 5,000 industry professionals and end-users Join us at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from September 9-11, 2024, adjacent to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, for Asia’s first-ever lubricant industry exhibition. Over 5,000 industry professionals and end-users will converge at the Joint ALIA/F&L Asia Lubricant Exhibition to explore the […]

Lubricant Expo, Europe’s largest event for the lubricant industry, returns for its third year with more exhibitors and an exceptional conference programme of leading global speakers. Now the largest exhibition of its kind, the event will feature over 200 exhibiting suppliers, showcasing the latest advances in lubrication technology. This year’s event is set to take […]

The 2024 ELGI Autumn Events will be held in The Hague at the Malietoren. Half an hour by train from Schiphol Airport.Planned events: ELGI working groups meetings, ELGI Grease training course, ELGISTC meeting, ELGI-STLE Tribology Exchange workshop Learn More

STLE is offering special rates for groups of 4 or more.  For more information, please contact either Membership Manager Julie O'Rouke at [email protected] or Director of Professional Development Robert Morowczynski at [email protected]. STLE’s 2024 Tribology & Lubrication for E-Mobility Conference offers industry professionals the opportunity to attend educational sessions and networking discussions with leading experts and companies with an interest in […]

Get ready to enhance your skills with our upcoming Hands-On Training 2024! COURSE DESCRIPTION AND FORMAT This three-day course is comprised of classroom and laboratory hands-on components. The course provides an excellent overview of greases, thickeners, base oils, additives, multiple manufacturing methods, testing methodology, and their use in bearings and industrial and automotive applications. COURSE […]

27th Lubricating Grease Conference February 6 – 8, 2025  Pune, India  NLGI India Chapter 27th Lubricating Grease Conference 

  Formulating Tools, Techniques, Testing and Future Trends   February 20-21, 2025 An Education Event at Argonne National Laboratory   Topics include: 1) Formulating industrial hydraulic, way, gear and compressor lubes.    Selim Erhan – Process Oils Inc. 2) Formulation considerations for straight cutting, grinding lubricants    Selim Erhan 3) Synthetic MWF and metal cleaners                                        Joe Chiarelli – […]

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