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Industrial Lubricants — A Different Perspective

June 2, 2021 · John Cummins

Guest author John Cummins of Hydrotex LLP compares the drivers behind suitable-for-purpose lubricants with the drivers of application-driven lubricants, emphasizing the need for education across the board…

Articles & Thoughts

Associate Members grow with ICML

June 2, 2021 · Paul Hiller

Signing up as an Associate Member has its advantages. In our anniversary year, several active associates reflect on ICML’s relevance and their own roles in helping support the mission.

General News

Varnish certifications coming soon. Get on our notification list!

June 1, 2021 · ICML

June 21 UPDATE: Applications are OPEN! >> We are rolling out two new certifications related to varnish and deposits. Add your name to our notification list if you want to receive a direct email when this happens.

Articles & Thoughts

Where Are They Now? Meet Randy Hall, MLA III, MLT II

May 28, 2021 · ICML

Certified since 2003, former U.S. Navy mechanic Randy Hall, MLA III, MLT II, recalls his former supervisor’s encouragement, the fruits of his DIY study efforts, and the trainer who “opened up a new world of lubrication I never knew existed.”

Articles & Thoughts

Using Microsoft Excel to Move Beyond the Individual Fluid Analysis Report

April 21, 2021 · Randy Clark, CRL, MLA III, OMA

Worried that he might be misprioritizing or simply missing important data, guest author Randy Clark came up with a practical way to make the most of his oil analysis reports, using simple visualizations in a common spreadsheet application.

Articles & Thoughts

Where Are They Now? Meet Luther Tilley, MLA III

April 12, 2021 · ICML

Certified since 2005, Mr. Luther Tilley, MLA III, recalls his challenging journey to certification, family involvement with his studies, and teaching old dogs new tricks…

General News

ICML Names DSM’s Roger Story to Board of Directors

March 17, 2021 · ICML

ICML has named longtime volunteer Roger Story of DSM Resins as the newest member of its board of directors, replacing Richard Wurzbach who completed his term at the end of 2020.

E-Newsletter

The Lube Room – Feb 2021

March 4, 2021 · ICML

* ICML 20th Anniversary * Timeline Infographic * Anniversary Specials on ICML 55.1 and Associate Memberships * Sweepstakes for free ICML 55.1 * MARCON 2021 * Where are they now?

Articles & Thoughts

Where Are They Now? Meet Steven Lumley, MLA II

February 24, 2021 · ICML

Continuously certified since 2009, Mrs. Steven Lara-Lee Lumley, MLA II, recalls the personal confidence bestowed by her credential, the inspiration of “Sister Sludge” Schwartz, and the technological changes that have impacted her work the most…

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