Holly Alfano and Caitlin Jacobs sat down with host of the Lubrication Experts podcast, Rafe Britton, to discuss the unique challenges faced by independent lubricant manufacturers and the advantages they might have over their larger counterparts.

Guests:

Rafe Britton

Additional resources:

Watch the interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3Of7lZeAfY&t=1s

Recorded May 4, 2022

 

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Following a popular #LubeTrends Live discussion at ILMA Engage, our panelists are back for another practical discussion on environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores that will help you start to improve yours. With more of ILMA members' customers pushing for enhanced sustainability and ESG practices, it’s critical to understand this emerging aspect of doing business.

Guests:

Richard Camper, Hasco Oil

Brent Haynam, Scholle IPN

Ramesh Navaratnam, Patech North America

Shawn Woll, August Mack

Additional resources:

EPA Guidance on Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions: https://bit.ly/EPAScope

Business Roundtable statement on sustainability: https://bit.ly/BRStatement 

And, as Shawn Woll suggested, donating to the ILMA Foundation can be a great way to improve the social aspect of your ESG score!  https://bit.ly/ILMAFoundation

Recorded May 25, 2022

 

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Are you prepared for OSHA's Heat Hazard National Emphasis Program (NEP)? With record heat waves across the U.S. this summer, OSHA has stepped up its enforcement of heat hazard violations. Even if inspectors are on site for a different reason, they will be on the lookout for heat illness risks.

OSHA is making heat illness and hazards a top priority with its Heat Hazard National Emphasis Program (NEP), which went into effect April 8. The agency is conducting proactive inspections for heat-related hazards in “high-risk” industries, including a category that covers most ILMA members’ facilities. Join a panel of experts and learn how to ensure your business is in compliance. 

Guests:

Ed Callahan, August Mack

Glenn Miller, August Mack

Jeff Leiter, ILMA General Counsel

Additional resources:

OSHA Heat Hazard NEP Fact Sheet: https://bit.ly/nepfactsheet

Heat Hazard NEP Directive: https://bit.ly/HHnepdirective

Recorded May 13, 2022

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Dan Strachan (daniel.strachan@cisa.dhs.gov), senior industry engagement lead with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), talks with ILMA Communications Director Caitlin Jacobs about the threats that small manufacturers face in the cyber realm and how they can protect themselves.

Many ILMA members may know Strachan from his time at AFPM, where he established the Cyber Security Committee, now the leading authority on the subject for the oil and gas industry.

“Cybersecurity is everyone’s business,” Strachan says. “CISA would really like to be there for the smaller manufacturers as well as the larger ones, because we all work together, and when one domino falls, it can all happen.”

Contact Dan at daniel.strachan@cisa.dhs.gov

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency: www.cisa.gov

Shields Up news and guidance from CISA: www.cisa.gov/shields-up

60 Minutes interview with CISA head Jen Easterly - https://cbsn.ws/3Me1bHF

CISA Cyber Hygiene Services (CyHy): www.cisa.gov/cyber-hygiene-services

Industrial Control Systems Joint Working Group (ICSJWG): https://bit.ly/3KWsea1

Also, check out the March Compoundings article on protecting your internal control systems from cyberattacks: https://bit.ly/3C8oLSp

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Recorded April 2022

There’s a lot of information out there about PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl substances, and not all of it is reliable. The swiftly changing global regulatory landscape—and the possibility that these “forever chemicals” could be lurking in hidden places—mean that lubricant manufacturers need to be aware of PFAS in their operations and be nimble in their response. Jim Eggenschwiler, a global trade and chemical regulations expert with Trinity Consultants, and John Howell, a health & safety expert and president of GHS Resources, join ILMA Communications Director Caitlin Jacobs to shed some light on this evolving topic.

PFAS Resources:

PFAS Strategic Roadmap, EPA's Commitments to Action 2021-2024: https://bit.ly/3gZXNCt

U.S. State Resources about PFAS: https://bit.ly/3LRwk4q

Laboratory Method to Test for PFAS in Non-Potable Water, Which Can Also be Applied to Oil: https://bit.ly/3uWYyV7

EPA Method 537.1: Determination of Selected Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances in Drinking Water by Solid Phase Extraction and Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry: https://bit.ly/3sKGxXG

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Recorded January 2022

Many family businesses are facing tough choices as fewer members of the next generation are ready or willing to take over. Martha Sullivan of the Family Business Consulting Group talks about when a sale of the business might be the right choice and also reveals some alternative options.

Recorded December 2021

Learn more about the Family Business Consulting Group: https://www.thefbcg.com/

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Did you know that the U.K. is the second-largest lubricant market in Europe? Join David Wright, head of the United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA), for an overview of the British lubes market and the latest on what UKLA and its members are focusing on, including Brexit’s implications for imports and exports, UK REACH, and environmental initiatives.

Recorded February 2021

This episode is sponsored by Ergon, Inc. Visit  https://ergon.com/

Learn more about UKLA: https://ukla.org/

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Highly reviewed ILMA Annual Meeting speaker and crisis communications expert Gerard Braud takes a deeper look at why a crisis comms plan is essential for every business. What is a crisis? (Hint: It’s more than just fires and hurricanes.) Who should be the designated spokesperson during a crisis? (It’s not the CEO!) Does your company need a social media policy? Get your head around this crucial yet often overlooked piece of running a successful business.

Recorded November 2021

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Connect with Gerard on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardbraud/

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