Sydney Moore

Idaho Falls

Managing Editor, Lubes'n'Greases Magazine at Lubes'n'Greases

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Articles

Broadening the Demographic: Women in Lubricants

1 month ago | lubesngreases.com | Sydney Moore

Although the demographics of the industry look a bit different today—three whole decades later—women still make up a relatively small portion of it. And while the age-old challenges for women in the industry persist to a certain extent, there is also a whole slate of opportunities that has arisen that women in the industry are taking full advantage of.
Lithium Grease Still Rules the Roost

1 month ago | lubesngreases.com | Sydney Moore

Lubes’n’Greases: What does demand for lithium grease look like right now? How are those demand figures projected to fluctuate over the next five years or so? Rice and Cowan: According to the 2023 NLGI Grease Production Survey, lithium-based greases account for 58.28% of the grease production in North America and 57.33% of the global grease production. Lithium-based greases continue to account for more production than all other thickener types combined.
Synthetic Base Stocks Pave the Way for Automotive Lubricants

Feb 3, 2025 | lubesngreases.com | Sydney Moore

Enter synthetic base stocks, which are increasing in popularity amongst lubricant formulators to meet growing demands for better performance and longer drain intervals. To better understand why synthetic base stocks are so important to the automotive industry, Lubes’n’Greases met with Pennzoil’s Technical Scientist and Automotive Lubricant Specialist Sean Nguyen. Lubes’n’Greases: Has demand for synthetic lubricants increased over the past several years?
Rerefined Base Oils Step into the Light

Feb 3, 2025 | lubesngreases.com | Sydney Moore

Enter rerefined base oils. In an effort to create more circular processes and to cut back on the quantities of virgin material that they use to blend lubricants, many lubricant formulators are now placing a stronger emphasis on rerefined base oils. And while using rerefined oils may seem to some like a new practice, industry veterans know that the recycled oils have actually been around for quite some time.
Banking on EV Batteries

Feb 3, 2025 | lubesngreases.com | Sydney Moore

To make products that deliver the performance required by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), lubricant industry players must understand the unique needs of today’s EV batteries as well as how battery technology may evolve in coming years. To provide some insight into the topic, Lubes’n’Greases enlisted the help of Woldemar d’Ambrières, global market manager, batteries, for specialty materials company Arkema. Woldemar d’Ambrières joined Arkema’s Battery team in March 2024.
Lessons from a Jewish convert

Nov 25, 2024 | advertiser-tribune.com | Sydney Moore

Lessons from a Jewish convertOn Nov. 6, I went swimming. Sort of. Took a dip in a mikvah, a ritual bath used in Judaism for a variety of purposes. When I came out of the water, I was greeted by my three Rabbis as a full member of the Jewish community, equal to someone born Jewish by religious law. Converting was an undoubtedly life-changing experience on so many levels and a lot of it is so personal that I don’t feel a need and/or desire to share it with others.
The Evolution of Lubricant Distribution

Nov 4, 2024 | lubesngreases.com | Sydney Moore

Some of the major responsibilities of lubricant distributors include the following:Sourcing and storing. Lubricant distributors source, store and deliver bulk quantities of lubricants to their customers. Logistics. Lubricant distributors handle complex logistics to ensure timely and safe delivery of products. This may require specialized transportation as well as storage capabilities.
Growing EV Population to Impact MWF?

Sep 2, 2024 | lubesngreases.com | Sydney Moore

Aside from a major hit to engine oil demand, an uptick in EV adoption is expected to impact demand for metalworking fluids as well. On one hand, the continued growth of EV production means ongoing demand for fluids used in manufacturing processes, and the increasing affordability of EVs could even lead to higher production volumes in the medium term, potentially benefiting metalworking fluid suppliers.
Commissioner gets candid

Jul 25, 2024 | sanduskyregister.com | Sydney Moore

SANDUSKY — Despite his health challenges, one public official continues to serve his community. Just a few weeks after Jeff Krabill won a fall 2023 election to serve as a Sandusky city commissioner, doctors diagnosed him with cancer. Between eight and 13 tumors were detected in his liver. “At the beginning, (I) was diagnosed as terminal,” Krabill said. Krabill opened up about his medical condition during a recent appearance on "Between the Lines," the Register's public affairs program.
Will EV Lubricants Electrify the Market?

Jul 1, 2024 | lubesngreases.com | Sydney Moore

It is no secret amongst lubricants industry players that the future of mobility is electric. Of course, the rate of adoption will vary by region based on several factors, including the readiness of charging infrastructure as well as government support. But the bottom line is that electric vehicles are bound to increase in popularity in the coming years.