NLGI Year End Recap 2024

NLGI celebrated a successful 2024 with key achievements, including a 93% membership retention rate, 19 new members, and the launch of a modern, resource-rich website. The organization awarded a research grant to Louisiana State University, expanded certifications for grease products, and hosted a well-attended Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX, featuring Technical Presentations, Networking, the Technical Symposium, Manufacturer’s Council, Industry Speaker Dr. Wenyang Zhang from Tesla, and the WIGIN panel. NLGI’s committees advanced goals in sustainability, education, and global outreach, while strategic priorities emphasized technical leadership, membership value, and fostering future leaders, ensuring continued growth and innovation in the industry.

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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.