DKT | Nürnberg, Germany 2-5 July 2018

Join us and our distributor, Biesterfeld, at DKT (booth 431) to discover how to elevate your applications using our broad portfolio of Santoprene™ TPV, Vistalon™ EPDM and Exxon™ butyl rubber products. During the technical presentations, hear about new Vistalon X9600 which is designed to reduce weight and increase filler loading for automotive parts. And, learn about “Santoprene TPV corner molding in weatherseal applications” and “Thermoplastic elastomers: how properties meet application requirements” during the educational symposium.

Future Tire Conference | Cologne, 30-31 May 2018

Arancha Guisuraga, market development manager for ExxonMobil’s Butyl Business will present “Tire Air Retention: Key to Meeting Mobility Challenges” at the Future Tire Conference.  Discussing the importance of tire air retention, her presentation will highlight that there is work to be done to meet current “in-use” standards.  More importantly, the tires of the future may require even better air retention.  This presentation looks at current & future butyl polymer developments to meet changing market needs.

Chinaplas 2018 | Shanghai, China 24-27 April 2018

Visit us at booth 6.2G61 to discover how we can create differentiated solutions, together. Find out how we can add value to your business with our high performance products, such as our new Advanced PP, Exceed™ XP and Vistamaxx™ performance polymers.

19th Interlubric China | Hall N3, Shanghai New International Expo Centre (Shanghai, China) 7-9 November 2018

ExxonMobil Senior Staff Marketing and Technical Support Chemist Alina Li will present “SpectraSyn Elite™ mPAO – High Performance Base Stocks for Synthetic Grease Applications.” Demand for next generation greases based on high-performance base stocks continues to grow. Synthetic greases are required for a variety of applications from rail tracks to wind-turbine bearings to help address severe operating conditions with regards to temperature and mechanical load. SpectraSyn Elite™ 300 offers grease manufacturers increased flexibility and enhanced performance benefits with regards to low temperature fluidity and higher film thickness versus conventional high viscosity PAO.

The 19^th China International Lubricants and Technology Exhibition covers all the spheres of the lubricating oil industry, including: manufacturing, machining, testing, quality control, recycling and services.

ILMA Annual Meeting | JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa (Palm Desert, CA) 6-9 October 2018

Connect with us at the ILMA Annual Meeting to find out about ExxonMobil Chemical’s commitment to the base stock industry. At the conference, we will discuss our supply capabilities and the ways we meet customer needs.

ILMA (the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association) is the voice of independent businesses that formulate lubricants and metalworking fluids to improve performance and increase efficiency.

Lubricants Russia 2018 | Radisson Royal Hotel (Moscow, Russia) 2-5 October 2018

At Lubricants Russia 2018 you can attend “SpectraSyn Elite™ 300 mPAO high performance base stock for synthetic grease applications,” presented by Sven Meinhardt, Marketing Technical Support Chemist. The presentation provides solvency solutions for grease formulations using mPAO synthetic base stocks and explores how solvency can affect additive and deposit solubility.

Each year influential players and decision-makers in the international lubricants industry meet at Lubricants Russia. Attendees from more than 20 countries gather for a high-level program, excellent networking opportunities and evening receptions.

NLGI 85th Annual Meeting | Coeur d'Alene Resort (Coeur d'Alene, ID) 9-12 June 2018

Michael P. Sheehan, ExxonMobil Senior Staff Chemist in Marketing Technical Services, will offer a presentation at the NLGI 85^th Annual Meeting titled “SpectraSyn Elite™ mPAO – High Performance Base Stocks for Synthetic Grease Applications.” Demand for next generation greases based on high-performance base stocks continues to grow. Synthetic greases are required for a variety of applications from rail tracks to wind-turbine bearings to help address severe operating conditions with regards to temperature and mechanical load. SpectraSyn Elite™ 300 offers grease manufacturers increased flexibility and enhanced performance benefits with regards to low temperature fluidity and higher film thickness versus conventional high viscosity PAO.

A nonprofit trade association founded in 1933 by pioneers of the lubricating grease industry, the National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) was established with the goal of providing education, scientific and technical information, expert advice, profitable partnerships and a global forum for ideas and innovation. The mission of the organization is “to provide resources relevant to the needs of the global grease community.”

STLE 73rd Annual Meeting & Exhibition | Minneapolis Convention Center (Minneapolis, MN) 20-24 May 2018

At the 2018 STLE Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Michael P. Sheehan, ExxonMobil Senior Staff Chemist in Marketing Technical Services, will present “SpectraSyn Elite mPAO – High-performance Base Stocks for Synthetic Grease Applications.” Current additive packages haven’t evolved for mPAO’s more compact molecular structure and narrow molecular weight distribution. Thus, finding the right formulation balance for deposition performance and extended storage stability requires understanding their solubility properties. This presentation evaluates solutions to assist lubricant formulators in addressing solvency difference while identifying cost effective approaches to improve performance.

The annual meeting and exhibition of The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers brings industry, academics and government researchers together to learn and share best practices and technological advances in the field of tribology and lubrication engineering. The society offers networking opportunities for lubrication professionals to connect with others in the same or related fields. Please visit us at the ExxonMobil booth (#203).

30th ELGI AGM | Grange St. Paul’s Hotel (London UK) 21-24 April 2018

Stop by to see us at this year’s ELGI AGM conference. We’ll be talking about SpectraSyn Elite™ mPAO and our other high-performance base stocks for synthetic grease applications. Demand for next generation greases based on high-performance base stocks continues to grow. Synthetic greases are required for a variety of applications from rail tracks to wind-turbine bearings to help address severe operating conditions with regards to temperature and mechanical load. SpectraSyn Elite™ 300 offers grease manufacturers increased flexibility and enhanced performance benefits with regards to low temperature fluidity and higher film thickness versus conventional high viscosity PAO.

The main objective of the European Lubricating Grease Institute is to promote the understanding of all matters concerning lubricating grease and its associated products, particularly matters concerning the technical, economic, ecological and legislative positions in Europe. The themes of this year’s conference are “Mobility Quo Vadis: Developments in the Grease Industry” and “The Future of Transportation: Cars, Boats, Trains and Planes.” 

UNITI Mineral Oil Technology Congress | Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle (Stuttgart, Germany) 17-18 April 2018

ExxonMobil Senior Staff Marketing Technical Support Chemist Sven Meinhardt will present “SpectraSyn Elite™ mPAO – Formulation Solutions” at the UNITI conference. Current additive packages haven’t evolved for mPAO’s more compact molecular structure and narrow molecular weight distribution. Thus, finding the right formulation balance for deposition performance and extended storage stability requires understanding their solubility properties. This presentation evaluates solutions to assist lubricant formulators in addressing solvency difference while identifying cost effective approaches to improve performance.

Specialists of the lubricant and fuel sectors, as well as experts of the mechanical engineering and automotive industry, meet at the UNITI Mineral Oil Technology Congress to discuss current trends and future developments in the industry. The topics include the most recent industry trends of lubricants and fuels from research to practical applications. A get-together evening offers further possibilities for expert discussions.

Fuels and Lubes Week | Four Seasons Hotel (Macao, China) 6-9 March 2018

At Fuels and Lubes Week, Alina Li, ExxonMobil Senior Staff Marketing and Technical Support Chemist, will present “Improved sustainability, more power, and longer life with metallocene PAO.” In her presentation, she will demonstrate how mPAO synthetic base stocks can provide energy efficiency in ISO VG formulations with no impact on wear protection compared to mineral oil.

Every year hundreds of attendees from all over the globe converge on F+L Week to explore, discuss and debate the latest trends, industry standards, regulatory hurdles and other business-critical issues impacting the market landscape. F+L Week also provides a networking platform to develop and consolidate business connections. This year’s conference theme is “Sustainability and Uncertainty.”

ICIS Word Base Oils & Lubricants Conference | Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel (London, UK) 21-23 February 2018

Visit us at the ICIS conference to find out about ExxonMobil Chemical’s ongoing commitment to the base stock industry. We will be there discussing the supply/demand capabilities we offer our customers.

The ICIS World Base Oils & Lubricants Conference is a unique forum where stakeholders from across the globe and from different parts of the lube value chains can come together and discuss areas of common interest. Alongside the long view of 5, 10, 15 years from now, you will also gain valuable current market intelligence regarding the latest trends and developments impacting the industry and supply/demand balances.

International Colloquium Tribology | Stuttgart/Esslingen, Germany 9-11 January 2018

At the 21^st International Colloquium Tribology, Sven Meinhardt, Marketing Technical Support Chemist, will present “Improved sustainability, more power, and longer life with metallocene PAO.” In her presentation, she will demonstrate how mPAO synthetic base stocks can provide energy efficiency in ISO VG formulations with no impact on wear protection compared to mineral oil.

Europe’s largest international conference on tribology and lubrication, the 21^st International Colloquium Tribology will cover issues ranging from fundamentals of tribology to test methods, future bio lubricants, greases and additives to new engine oils and tribology and much more. The conference provides a forum for technical and scientific exchange between lubricant and additive manufacturers, automotive OEMs, component manufacturers, suppliers, research organizations and universities.