USMTO Report Shows Decline in Machine Tool Orders

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…logy Orders (USMTO) Report. Orders totaled just over $337 million in February, a 15% decline from the previous month and a 7% decline year over year. According to the report, the decrease was driven largely by a substantial decrease in orders from the aerospace and turbine industries. That, combined with only modest order gains in the automotive industry, was enough to offset gains elsewhere. Read More: Unfixed Recalls an Ongoing Issue While the m…

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Goldman Sachs Cuts Average Oil Price Forecast

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…orecast for 2019. According to reports, Goldman is now predicting and average price of $62.50 a barrel for Brent crude this year. They had initially predicted prices would average around $70. A statement from the bank called out higher inventory levels combined with reducing growth. West Texas Intermediate crude forecasts were also reduced from $64.50 to $55.50. Despite the more pessimistic forecast, oil prices have begun to creep up after droppin…

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Trade in your Clean Burn Unit and Save with The Great Exchange

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…“The Great Exchange” is here. Now through June 29, save up to $2,500 on a new Clean Burn Unit when you trade in your old one. AH, BH, C and D models are all eligible. This offer won’t be available for long, so act now! For more information, call 1-800-451-5823 or e-mail service@petrochoice.com. Learn more about Clean Burn here….

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Two Dodge Vehicles top HLDI’s Most Likely to be Stolen List

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…ablish “relative claim frequency” for each vehicle, with a score of 100 as the average. The Charger Hemi’s claim frequency score topped out at 544. Read More: U.S. Government Contract Could Give Former GM Plants New Life The BMW 3-series Sedan was the least likely vehicle to be stolen, coming in with a claim frequency score of 4. It was followed by two Tesla Models, the X and the S, the Chevrolet Equinox and Buick Encore. Notably absent from this…

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Semi-Synthetic Engine Oil

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…eet from a conventional oil to semi-synthetic can help lower your total cost of ownership through extending your drain intervals (Oil analysis will be a key component of this process). Fill out the contact form on this page today to learn more….

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Synthetic Engine Oil

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…ering from PetroChoice. Synthetics oils are lubricants containing chemical compounds that are artificially manufactured. Many synthetic lubricants are derived in part or entirely from petrochemicals. They can also be derived from coal, oil shale or even animal or vegetable oils. Synthetic engine oils typically have higher viscosity indexes, better thermal and oxidation stability, and lower volatility. Because of these properties, synthetic oils of…

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Ford to make $1 Billion Improvements at Chicago Facilities

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…jobs. According to reports, the automaker will begin updates March and be completed by the end of spring. They will be building new body and paint shops at the facility and modifying the assembly area. The improvements will include 3D printed tools and new robots to inspect electrical connections during the manufacturing process. The improvements have become necessary as Ford prepares to launch three new SUVS, a redesigned Explorer, a redesigned…

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Engine Oil

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…al, and re-refined (green). The proper engine oil is the lifeblood of your company’s operation. Our wide selection of engine oil brands helps us make sure that we can match your engine manufacturer’s warranty requirements and application needs. We can typically deliver oils in: Need a Quote for Packaged or Bulk Oil? Click here Cases of Quarts Cases of Jugs Pails Kegs Drums Totes Bulk PetroChoice offers a bulk oil program that pumps your required e…

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FMCSA Proposes 2020 Fee Reduction

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…ks would pay $180, up to 20 trucks $357, up to 100 $1,248, up to 1,000 $5,946 and more than 1,000 $58,060. The fees apply to trucking companies, brokers and freight forwarders….

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Three Killed, 37 Injured in Construction Site Fire

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…about PetroChoice’s construction products and services Because the building is under construction, it has no working sprinkler system. This has made it difficult for firefighters combating the blaze. Sources estimate there were as many as 169 workers at the site at the time of the explosion and subsequent fire….

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