The Independent Lubricant Manufacturer Association (ILMA) was established in 1948 it is a members only trade organization that represents the interests of
lubricant
A lubricant (sometimes shortened to lube) is a substance that helps to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the surfaces move. It may also have the function of transmitting forces, t ...
manufacturers. The word "independent" in the name indicates that Integrated Oil Companies (
Big Oil
Big Oil is a name used to describe the world's six or seven largest publicly traded and investor-owned oil and gas companies, also known as supermajors. The term, particularly in the United States, emphasizes their economic power and influence ...
) are not members however most of them are ILMA sponsors.
Further reading
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External links
ILMA website
Technology trade associations
Lubricants
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