2024 NEW MEMBERS
%
Member Retention Rate
New Members
Member Visits
9 member companies visited by NLGI (including International!)
Manufacturers
• PAK Grease Manufacturing Co.
• (Lvt) Limited
• Oil Research Centre, LLC
• Desilube
• Cadillac Oil Company
• Ingenieria Belherr SA de CV
• Petron Corporation
• East Mexican Lubricants Company
• Vario Engineering and Product
• Technology
• Oman Blending
Marketer/Distributors
• MOLLUB Lubricantes Especializados
Suppliers
• Penthol LLC
• Chemus Korea Co., LTD
• Powderful Solutions Inc.
• Advanced Graphite Powders (GES-AGM)
• DMR Group
• Catalynt Solutions Inc.
• Asbury Carbons
Technical
• East Texas Process Consulting
• GKD Consulting
RESEARCH GRANT
Research Grant Recipient- Louisiana State University –
Practical Insights Into the Nature of Grease Degradation and Estimation of Remaining Useful Life.
This proposal looks into bio-grease degradation, with practical test methodology and grease rheology knowledge expansion.
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
New NLGI Website launched
The new NLGI website has officially launched, offering members a modern, user-friendly platform designed to enhance their experience. With streamlined navigation, improved accessibility, and a wealth of resources, the site makes it easier than ever to stay connected and informed. Members can now access exclusive tools like the My Account page, where they can explore member only resources and stay up to date with NLGI news. This upgrade reflects NLGI’s commitment to supporting its community with cutting-edge digital solutions.
NEW 2024 CLGS HOLDERS
Congratulations.
• Garrett Bapp, Petro Canada Lubricants/HF Sinclair
• Howard Haselhuhn, Lubriplate Lubricants Company
• Jeff Howard, Exxon Technology and Engineering Company
• Tobiah Isbell, CITGO Petroleum Corporation
• Devon McCune, The Lubrizol Corporation
• Paul Riedel, AMSOIL ,Inc.
• Behshad Sabah, Petro Canada Lubricants/HF Sinclair
FINANCIAL
NLGI remains financially healthy with a robust investment account and
operating budget, overseen by the Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
2024 NLGI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2024 ANNUAL MEETING
Total Attendees
Technical Presentations
Basic Course Participants
Golf Tournament Participants
Advanced Course Participants
Fun Run Participants:
CLGS Exam Participants
• Industry Speaker Dr. Wenyang Zhang, who leads the Lubricant and Tribology team at Tesla, presented industry insights.
• General Session
• Awards Ceremony
• Technical Symposium
• WIGIN Panel Discussion
• Manufacturer’s Council
• Various Networking Opportunities
CERTIFICATION MARKS
28 HPM certifications held by 17 companies
HPM Core: 11
HPM + Water Resistance (WR): 2
HPM + High Load (HL): 4
HPM + Low Temperature (LT): 3
HPM + WR + LT: 1
HPM + HL + LT: 3
HPM + Corrosion Resistance (CR) + HL + LT: 1
HPM + CR + HL: 3
Total Certification Marks for 2024
275 GC, LB & GC-LB certifications held by 75 companies
• GC: 12
• LB: 29
• GC-LB: 234
NLGI COMMITTEES
Are you passionate about advancing the grease industry? NLGI is always looking for dedicated individuals to join our committees and help shape the future of the industry.
Whether you’re an expert or eager to contribute, your involvement is valuable! Contact us today to explore how you can join one of our committees and make an impact.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
The NLGI’s Strategic Priorities reflect its commitment to advancing the global grease industry through innovation, collaboration, and education. These priorities focus on driving sustainability, supporting technical research, enhancing member engagement, and promoting grease education and certification programs. By aligning its efforts with these goals, NLGI aims to strengthen industry standards, foster meaningful connections within the grease community, and ensure a forward-looking approach to meet the evolving needs of its members and the market.