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Industry Links
- American Automobile Association (AAA)
- American Chemistry Council (ACC)
- American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)
- ASTM International (ASTM)
- Auto Alliance
- Automotive Oil Change Association
- California Air Resources Board (CARB)
- Coordinating European Council (CEC)
- European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
- European Automotive Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
- Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association
- Infineum Insights
- Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA)
- National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM)
- National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)
- NIST Handbook 130
- NORA An Association of Responsible Recyclers
- Petroleum Marketers Association of America
- Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA)
- PQIA Quick References
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA)
- Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)
- The Institute of Materials
- TractorLife
- Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA)
- Union Indépendante de l’Industrie Européenne des Lubrifiants (UEIL)
- World Refining Association
HollyFrontier Corporation and Holly Energy Partners Announce Combination with Sinclair Oil and Formation of HF Sinclair Corporation
HollyFrontier Corporation and Holly Energy Partners Announce Combination with Sinclair Oil and Formation of HF Sinclair Corporation HollyFrontier Corporation (NYSE: HFC) (“HollyFrontier”) and Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: HEP) (“HEP”), today announced they have entered
Master Petroleum to be Acquired by Parkland
Master Petroleum to be Acquired by Parkland Allows organic growth opportunities throughout Western Colorado Master Petroleum, a commercial fuel distributor in Western Colorado, announced today that it has entered into an acquisition agreement with Parkland
Temporary Increases in Buy-back Fees
At least three major oil companies recently implemented temporary increases in their buy-back fees for national accounts. The increases all reportedly add 10 cents per gallon (cpg) to the buyback fee…
Treese Named Private Label Sales Specialist
Treese Named Private Label Sales Specialist American Refining Group Inc. (ARG) announced this week Paul Treese’s appointment as its private label sales specialist for finished lubricants. ARG President and Chief Operating Officer Jon Giberson said,
Urea Prices Continue to Climb; Pushing DEF Prices up
Urea Prices Continue to Climb; Pushing DEF Prices up According to diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) marketers, the price urea reached $442 a ton in June, up from $380 a ton in May. This represents a
Highline Warren Opens New State-Of-The-Art Distribution Facility in Elkton, Maryland
Highline Warren Opens New State-Of-The-Art Distribution Facility in Elkton, Maryland Leading automotive aftermarket manufacturer and distributor Highline Warren will create more than 80 jobs drawn from the Elkton community by the end of 2021 Today,
Total Specialties USA and Mighty Distributing System enter new partnership
Total Specialties USA and Mighty Distributing System enter new partnership Total Specialties USA announced a new partnership with auto parts wholesaler, Mighty Distributing System (Mighty Auto Parts), a leader in automotive aftermarket products and services. The TotalEnergies
The Back Breaking Business of Buy Backs
Is the Buy-Back Business Model Broken? The primary source of angst is that distributors feel the fees don’t reflect the real cost to deliver product. In short, they are not fair.
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Select Circle K Sites to Casey’s General Stores
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Select Circle K Sites to Casey’s General Stores Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Circle K Stores Inc. on the
More Lubricant Price Increases
More Price Increases Lubricant Price Increases With the cost of raw materials (base oil, additives) used in the manufacturing of lubricants continuing to rise, together with higher packaging and transportation costs, and extraordinarily tight supply of
HollyFrontier Corporation and Holly Energy Partners Announce Combination with Sinclair Oil and Formation of HF Sinclair Corporation
HollyFrontier Corporation and Holly Energy Partners Announce Combination with Sinclair Oil and Formation of HF Sinclair Corporation HollyFrontier Corporation (NYSE: HFC) (“HollyFrontier”) and Holly Energy
Master Petroleum to be Acquired by Parkland
Master Petroleum to be Acquired by Parkland Allows organic growth opportunities throughout Western Colorado Master Petroleum, a commercial fuel distributor in Western Colorado, announced today
Temporary Increases in Buy-back Fees
At least three major oil companies recently implemented temporary increases in their buy-back fees for national accounts. The increases all reportedly add 10 cents per gallon (cpg) to the buyback fee…
Treese Named Private Label Sales Specialist
Treese Named Private Label Sales Specialist American Refining Group Inc. (ARG) announced this week Paul Treese’s appointment as its private label sales specialist for finished
Urea Prices Continue to Climb; Pushing DEF Prices up
Urea Prices Continue to Climb; Pushing DEF Prices up According to diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) marketers, the price urea reached $442 a ton in June,
Highline Warren Opens New State-Of-The-Art Distribution Facility in Elkton, Maryland
Highline Warren Opens New State-Of-The-Art Distribution Facility in Elkton, Maryland Leading automotive aftermarket manufacturer and distributor Highline Warren will create more than 80 jobs drawn
Total Specialties USA and Mighty Distributing System enter new partnership
Total Specialties USA and Mighty Distributing System enter new partnership Total Specialties USA announced a new partnership with auto parts wholesaler, Mighty Distributing System (Mighty Auto Parts),
The Back Breaking Business of Buy Backs
Is the Buy-Back Business Model Broken? The primary source of angst is that distributors feel the fees don’t reflect the real cost to deliver product. In short, they are not fair.
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Select Circle K Sites to Casey’s General Stores
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Select Circle K Sites to Casey’s General Stores Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., a leading, independent investment bank, announces
More Lubricant Price Increases
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In the News and on the Wire
- Pennzoil Launches 4 New Motor Oils
- UPDATE: Fire at French chemical factory 'will burn for days'
- Fire at Lubrizol Rouen, France, Site – Lubrizol Press Release
- Electric Car Onset Leaves Lubricant Industry Facing Kodak's Fate
- Shell Announces New Oil Formulated for Natural Gas Engines
- Large Explosion Rocks Texas Chemical Plant
- Opalka v Amalie Oil Company Settlement
- Appleton, WI offers U.S. Venture $40 Million in Incentives to Convince the Company to Build Downtown
- Infineum M8220: Now Approved for INNIO’s Jenbacher J624H Steel Piston Engines
- Finland's AT-Tuote partners with Neste on bio-based industrial lubricant
- CSW Industrials Names Debra L. von Storch to Board of Directors
- Mobile oil changes come to Utah with new company, Oil Dash
- Use of FA-4 engine oils expected to jump in 2020
- 1/14/2021 – Oil Chem owner accused of dumping nearly 50 million gallons of landfill liquid into Flint sewers
News Archives
Temporary Increases in Buy-back Fees
Urea Prices Continue to Climb; Pushing DEF Prices up
The Back Breaking Business of Buy Backs
More Price Increases
Supply is King at this Moment in Time
SOPUS Announces Increase
Master Petroleum to be Acquired by Parkland
Conrad & Bischoff Inc. to be Acquired by Parkland
Stockman Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group
Flyers Energy Acquires Ohio Fueling Locations
USPP Begins Operation of Wholesale Business in Michigan
Martin Midstream Partners L.P. Announces Sale of Mega Lubricants
More Lubricant Price Increases
More Lubricant Price Increases
Lubricant Price Increase Summary, 2021YTD
Base oil Increases
A Record Breaking Pace of Price Increases
More Price Increases
Safety-Kleen Announced Base Oil Increase
Urea Prices Continue to Climb
Lubricant Price Increases – Updated March 9, 2021
Lubricant Price Increases – Round Three for 2021
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Toms Sierra Company, Inc.
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Toms Sierra Company, Inc. Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has
SOPUS Announces Increase
SOPUS Announces Increase SOPUS/Shell advised marketers that it will be implementing a price increase of up to 17% on all finished lubricants. The effective date
Executive Placement Shows Flyers Committed to Green Economy
Executive Placement Shows Flyers Committed to Green Economy Flyers Energy, LLC announced today that Chief Operating Officer Ken Dwelle will assume the role of President
DEF Index Prices Stabilize, but Supply is Short and Packaging Prices Climb
DEF Index Prices Stabilize, but Supply is Short and Packaging Prices Climb DEF index, (NOLA) prices have stabilized after a six month escalation. Many distributors,
Reliance Fluid Technologies Announces Finished Lubricant Increase
Reliance Fluid Technologies Announces Finished Lubricant Increase Reliance Fluid Technologies announced today that it will implement an increase ranging from 8 to 14%, effective July
This is on Top of Another Round of Base Oil Increases
This is on Top of Another Round of Base Oil Increases In addition to managing another additive increase, the third for 2021, it is important
Afton Chemical Announces Increase
Afton Chemical Announces Increase Afton Chemical announced it will be increasing additive prices by up to 8% effective June 24, 2021. Blenders were advised that
Drydene Performance Products Launches New Metalworking Line
Drydene Performance Products Launches New Metalworking Line Drydene announced today that it now offers a new, comprehensive line of specialized metalworking fluids, rust preventatives, and cleaners.
Call 732-494-0405 for Information
JobbersWorld is a Petroleum Trends International, Inc. (PTI) Publication
Petroleum Trends International, Inc. is an independent strategic planning and market research consulting firm.
Since 1999, Petroleum Trends International has specialized in custom market research and business consulting services in the areas of automotive and industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, performance additives, base oils, and petroleum waxes
Market Research and Consulting…
Industry Links
- American Automobile Association (AAA)
- American Chemistry Council (ACC)
- American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)
- ASTM International (ASTM)
- Auto Alliance
- Automotive Oil Change Association
- California Air Resources Board (CARB)
- Coordinating European Council (CEC)
- European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
- European Automotive Manufacturers Association (ACEA)
- Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association
- Infineum Insights
- Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA)
- National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM)
- National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)
- NIST Handbook 130
- NORA An Association of Responsible Recyclers
- Petroleum Marketers Association of America
- Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA)
- PQIA Quick References
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA)
- Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)
- The Institute of Materials
- TractorLife
- Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA)
- Union Indépendante de l’Industrie Européenne des Lubrifiants (UEIL)
- World Refining Association
HollyFrontier Corporation and Holly Energy Partners Announce Combination with Sinclair Oil and Formation of HF Sinclair Corporation
HollyFrontier Corporation and Holly Energy Partners Announce Combination with Sinclair Oil and Formation of HF Sinclair Corporation HollyFrontier Corporation (NYSE: HFC) (“HollyFrontier”) and Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: HEP) (“HEP”), today announced they have entered
Master Petroleum to be Acquired by Parkland
Master Petroleum to be Acquired by Parkland Allows organic growth opportunities throughout Western Colorado Master Petroleum, a commercial fuel distributor in Western Colorado, announced today that it has entered into an acquisition agreement with Parkland
Temporary Increases in Buy-back Fees
At least three major oil companies recently implemented temporary increases in their buy-back fees for national accounts. The increases all reportedly add 10 cents per gallon (cpg) to the buyback fee…
Treese Named Private Label Sales Specialist
Treese Named Private Label Sales Specialist American Refining Group Inc. (ARG) announced this week Paul Treese’s appointment as its private label sales specialist for finished lubricants. ARG President and Chief Operating Officer Jon Giberson said,
HollyFrontier Corporation and Holly Energy Partners Announce Combination with Sinclair Oil and Formation of HF Sinclair Corporation
HollyFrontier Corporation and Holly Energy Partners Announce Combination with Sinclair Oil and Formation of HF Sinclair Corporation HollyFrontier Corporation (NYSE: HFC) (“HollyFrontier”) and Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: HEP) (“HEP”), today announced they have entered
Master Petroleum to be Acquired by Parkland
Master Petroleum to be Acquired by Parkland Allows organic growth opportunities throughout Western Colorado Master Petroleum, a commercial fuel distributor in Western Colorado, announced today that it has entered into an acquisition agreement with Parkland
Temporary Increases in Buy-back Fees
At least three major oil companies recently implemented temporary increases in their buy-back fees for national accounts. The increases all reportedly add 10 cents per gallon (cpg) to the buyback fee…
Treese Named Private Label Sales Specialist
Treese Named Private Label Sales Specialist American Refining Group Inc. (ARG) announced this week Paul Treese’s appointment as its private label sales specialist for finished lubricants. ARG President and Chief Operating Officer Jon Giberson said,
In the News and on the Wire
- Pennzoil Launches 4 New Motor Oils
- UPDATE: Fire at French chemical factory 'will burn for days'
- Fire at Lubrizol Rouen, France, Site – Lubrizol Press Release
- Electric Car Onset Leaves Lubricant Industry Facing Kodak's Fate
- Shell Announces New Oil Formulated for Natural Gas Engines
- Large Explosion Rocks Texas Chemical Plant
- Opalka v Amalie Oil Company Settlement
- Appleton, WI offers U.S. Venture $40 Million in Incentives to Convince the Company to Build Downtown
- Infineum M8220: Now Approved for INNIO’s Jenbacher J624H Steel Piston Engines
- Finland's AT-Tuote partners with Neste on bio-based industrial lubricant
- CSW Industrials Names Debra L. von Storch to Board of Directors
- Mobile oil changes come to Utah with new company, Oil Dash
- Use of FA-4 engine oils expected to jump in 2020
- 1/14/2021 – Oil Chem owner accused of dumping nearly 50 million gallons of landfill liquid into Flint sewers
News Archives
Temporary Increases in Buy-back Fees
Urea Prices Continue to Climb; Pushing DEF Prices up
The Back Breaking Business of Buy Backs
More Price Increases
Supply is King at this Moment in Time
SOPUS Announces Increase
Master Petroleum to be Acquired by Parkland
Conrad & Bischoff Inc. to be Acquired by Parkland
Stockman Oil Company Partners with Cadence Petroleum Group
Flyers Energy Acquires Ohio Fueling Locations
USPP Begins Operation of Wholesale Business in Michigan
Martin Midstream Partners L.P. Announces Sale of Mega Lubricants
More Lubricant Price Increases
More Lubricant Price Increases
Lubricant Price Increase Summary, 2021YTD
Base oil Increases
A Record Breaking Pace of Price Increases
More Price Increases
Safety-Kleen Announced Base Oil Increase
Urea Prices Continue to Climb
Lubricant Price Increases – Updated March 9, 2021
Lubricant Price Increases – Round Three for 2021
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Toms Sierra Company, Inc.
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Toms Sierra Company, Inc. Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has
SOPUS Announces Increase
SOPUS Announces Increase SOPUS/Shell advised marketers that it will be implementing a price increase of up to 17% on all finished lubricants. The effective date
Executive Placement Shows Flyers Committed to Green Economy
Executive Placement Shows Flyers Committed to Green Economy Flyers Energy, LLC announced today that Chief Operating Officer Ken Dwelle will assume the role of President
DEF Index Prices Stabilize, but Supply is Short and Packaging Prices Climb
DEF Index Prices Stabilize, but Supply is Short and Packaging Prices Climb DEF index, (NOLA) prices have stabilized after a six month escalation. Many distributors,
Reliance Fluid Technologies Announces Finished Lubricant Increase
Reliance Fluid Technologies Announces Finished Lubricant Increase Reliance Fluid Technologies announced today that it will implement an increase ranging from 8 to 14%, effective July
This is on Top of Another Round of Base Oil Increases
This is on Top of Another Round of Base Oil Increases In addition to managing another additive increase, the third for 2021, it is important
Afton Chemical Announces Increase
Afton Chemical Announces Increase Afton Chemical announced it will be increasing additive prices by up to 8% effective June 24, 2021. Blenders were advised that
Drydene Performance Products Launches New Metalworking Line
Drydene Performance Products Launches New Metalworking Line Drydene announced today that it now offers a new, comprehensive line of specialized metalworking fluids, rust preventatives, and cleaners.