Midland, Michigan. The Center for Quality Assurance (CQA) has recently announced the retirement of Program Manager Jo Lynne Parsons, who has been a cornerstone of the TOP TIER™ Fuel Licensing Program since 2015. “Jo Lynne’s tireless service has been an integral part of the program’s success, and we thank her
A series of emerging trends are transforming the global lubricants additives industry. Mike Kunselman, Business Development Manager, Center for Quality Assurance (CQA), Administrator for the IFC, participates in Kline Trendwatch Webinar: The Global Lubricant Additives Market.
IFC in the news! F&L Asia Ltd. publication highlights IFC’s approach to defining future global engine oil performance at F+L Week 2023 in Malaysia. Mike Kunselman, New Business Development Manager, Center for Quality Assurance (CQA), Administrator for IFC, presented on behalf of the IFC. Read More
Event: F+ L Week, Conference & Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Theme of this year’s conference is “Fuels and Lubricants: Navigating the Energy Transition.” Presentation Title: International Fluids Consortium: Creating Performance Standards for the Energy Transition Presenter: Michael Kunselman, Center for Quality Assurance (CQA), Business Development Manager Date: June 14th Event
Center for Quality Assurance’s advertising firm, AMPM, Inc., has been recognized for its outstanding work in the advertising industry and was awarded multiple 2023 ADDY Awards. They won a Silver for CQA’s new logo identity and a Silver for CQA’s website development. In addition, two programs administered by CQA also
Congratulations! Fuchs Lubricants Co. certified five NLGI HPM grease products, including three products with enhanced performance tags. RENOLIT CXS BGR is now approved against the NLGI HPM certification. In addition to the HPM core certification, RENOLIT CXS BGR also obtained the +HL tag for enhanced level of performance in the
The International Fluids Consortium (IFC) has added another key OEM to its collaborative effort. Aurobay (formerly Volvo Cars), Honda, Hyundai Kia, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Renault, Subaru, Suzuki, and Toyota are recently joined by General Motors in this not-for-profit membership organization, which is focused on developing global fluid
Lithium Complex Grease is now approved against the NLGI HPM certification. In addition to the HPM core certification, Lithium Complex Grease also obtained the +WR tag for enhanced level of performance in the water resistance category. The HPM Grease Certification Program ensures that all certified greases meet or exceed the
The history of lubricating greases dates back to ancient times. As early as 1400 BCE, attempts were made to reduce axle friction in chariots. Analyses from axel hubs indicate that fat and lime were used to make a complex lubricant. Yet, the current state of lubricating greases only has less