PetroChoice Expands Southeast Reach with Acquisition of APS Lubricants (Advanced Performance Services, Inc).

…ith the PetroChoice organization. Effective immediately, APS Lubricants will be operating as PetroChoice. About PetroChoice: PetroChoice is one of the largest petroleum-based lubricant distributors in the United States, providing business solutions for industrial, commercial and passenger automobile customers.  The company, headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, operates locations across the U.S. and employs some of the nation’s most know…

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Oil Industry Poised for More Growth in 2019

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…nd challenges.” While drilling has slowed, a large number of drilled but uncompleted wells, or DUCs, position the industry to continue moving forward. With as many as 8,700 DUCs, Foreman estimated the industry could go up to seven months without drilling and still have supply. The bigger challenge comes not from extracting the oil but transporting it. Booming business in the Permian Basin and Bakken Formation have strained industry infrastructure….

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New Oil Classification, New Tech, Changing Automotive Landscape Define 2018

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…e automotive industry, as Australia approved the technology used by mining company Rio Tinto to complete its first autonomous train. It hasn’t been all good news though. A pedestrian was struck and killed by a self-driving Uber vehicle in March. The incident was called “preventable” by the IIHS and the ride sharing company has since stopped testing self-driving cars on public roads. All of the new technology in vehicles is causing the cost of repa…

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Autonomous Vehicles Not Taking Over Anytime Soon

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…the business.” Still, it is apparent that automated vehicles will start becoming more common. It is unclear exactly how these vehicles will change the business model for fleet owners, but steps can be taken to prepare. “A fleet owner or operator is going to want to know how to transform their business from hiring drivers to managing automated vehicles,” Grush said. “Say you have 300 vehicles. You might want to start looking at trying to operate 1…

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Proper Storage, Handling of Heat Transfer Oils Critical for Facility Success

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…However, they do present storage challenges of their own. According to Jim Oetinger, former Director of Technology at Paratherm, now retired, one of the most common storage mistakes users make is one of the simplest to fix. “The main thing with heat transfer fluids is you want to keep the drums inside,” Oetinger said. “If you store a drum outside, the drumhead fills with rain and as the temperature changes, that oil is going to pull a vacuum and i…

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A Notch Above the Rest With Ultrasonic Cleaning

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PetroChoice Ultrasonic Cleaning

…echnology so you get the absolute best result and have the most reliable burner possible. So reach out to your local territory manager for pricing and details or email service@ petrochoice.com. Feel free to call us at 1-800-451-LUBE as well! Our spring/summer program will not last forever so take advantage of the savings and reserve today….

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Controlling Contamination Critical for Keeping Equipment Running

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…ssing how to keep lubricants clean, its important to understand how they become contaminated. Some of the more common contaminants are: Particle and Abrasive Contamination – It isn’t uncommon for particles of dust or dirt can get into a lubricant in transit. These often microscopic particles can reduce the life of the lubricant and damage equipment. Once the lubricants are added to equipment, metal shavings, rust particles and other abrasives can…

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…lity and less downtime Improved equipment component life and operating efficiency Lowered maintenance costs Consolidation of lubricants, reduced potential for misapplication Safety and environmental improvements Our expert services combined with our complete line of conventional and synthetic oils, greases, and lubricants and you have a total solution partner for all of your lubrication needs. Contact us today and see how we can deliver productivi…

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Senate Hearings on Autonomous Vehicles Set for Nov. 20

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…Department of Transportation (DOT).   Congress has been discussing potential revisions to regulations that would allow for faster introduction of autonomous fleets for years.  A discussion draft of a related bill was circulated last month. Related: Autonomous Vehicles Are Coming, but Won’t be Taking Over Anytime Soon The hearings will come a day after the NTSB meets to determine the cause of a 2018 self-driving vehicle accident that killed a pedes…

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Get Prepared for the Year’s Busiest Driving Season

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…you are taking a summer road trip and want to have your vehicle inspected, don’t wait until a few days before you have it done so if your vehicle does need a repair prior, it can be accomplished prior to the trip.”  …

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