ILMA (Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association)

As the sun set on my first day at #ILMAMeets, I reflected back on my first ILMA (Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association) annual meeting, here in Colorado Springs a lifetime ago in 2019. I was a baby in the industry then and thought I had so much to learn. I did, of course, but little did any of us know a wild card was coming that would level the playing field for veterans and newcomers alike. Suddenly, history was important context but not incredibly relevant to our day-to-day. The #lubricant industry has navigated through a global pandemic and resulting economic collapse, a supply chain crisis and a war with major implications on vital resources—all of it unprecedented. I always say crisis is the best teacher, and I stand by that. One major lesson of the pandemic was the critical importance of nurturing your connections in order to continue learning and growing, and ILMA is the very best place to do that. I’m grateful for opportunities like this to continue to connect with the industry as we learn together what could lie ahead. #baseoils #lubricants

The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) honored Greg T. Julian, president of Advanced Lubrication Specialties Inc. in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, with its prestigious John A. Bellanti Award. “Greg is so generous with his time and a true asset to ILMA,” said Catharine Golden, ILMA’s 2023-2024 president, while presenting the award. “He is always engaged. He has been a real mentor and is a true asset to ILMA.” 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehdT24Nq

One of the things I loved most in #agency life - the opportunity to learn and work a variety of organizations and specialties. I had the best time at ILMA (Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association) Annual Meeting last week, from sustainability and sales to innovation and bringing along the next generation - the future is bright! Congrats to Holly Alfano and her amazing team (Caitlin Jacobs, Amber Monroe and Paige Dow) for putting on such a great event! #client #ILMAMeets

U.S. dockworkers agreed Thursday to return to work after port operators sweetened their contract offer, ending a three-day strike that threatened to disrupt the American economy. Learn More 👉 https://lnkd.in/ek_mQmdh

#ILMAMeets Golden Age Gala: The cat’s meow!

Lubricants reduce friction, which helps save energy and improve sustainability. ILMA's Sustainability Committee met during #ILMAMeets to discuss ways to communicate the important role lubricants play in reducing emissions. The committee also delved into simplified tools for ILMA members can use to calculate emissions and quantify their sustainability initiatives.

Steve Knapp and Rob Taylor shared valuable insights about the lubricant buying experience during the session The Buyer Revolution: Navigating the B2B Lubricant Landscape at #ILMAMeets. The stuck around after the session to talk with attendees and answer their specific questions about connecting with customers.

During LubeTrends Live! at #ILMAMeets, Dinesh Bansal, senior research engineer for Chevron Oronite, Stephan Baumgartel president of the Association of the German Lubricants Industry, and a Luc Girard, a consultant for Sanjuro Solutions, sat down with ILMA CEO Holly Alfano to discuss growth in alternative fuels and how the shift will affect the lubricants industry.

If you are around at the ILMA (Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association) Annual meeting come and have a coffee with me and my collague Annie Jarquin and let’s discuss about the latest trends in the industry. Kline + Company #lubricants #kline #baseoils

Hundreds of meetings have taken place in Base Camp at #ILMAMeets and there is still time left. Base Camp is open today until 5:00 p.m. and tomorrow from 8:00 to noon. Stop by to connect with others in the industry and browse the table top displays.