Automakers Pledge to Add Rear Seat Reminders

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…ers by 2025, according to reports. The announcement comes after the Senate Commerce Committee passed legislation to require all automakers to install such technology. The July vote did not give a timeline for the change. However, a group of 20 automakers, including, General Motors, Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda have all agreed to include rear seat warning systems by the 2025 model year. The group of automakers represent about 98 percent of al…

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Fluid Leaks Can Lead to Downtime, Environmental Issues

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…r has the potential to create an environmental remediation situation for a company,” Wideman said. “Companies do not want that expense as it usually involves specialized equipment, time, and regulatory follow-up as well as the potential for fines. Most facilities have spill containment devices in place that prevent leaks from affecting groundwater.” Leaks can quickly go from bad to worse, as small drips can turn into large flows in an instant. Wid…

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PetroChoice CEO Celeste Mastin Named to ‘Most Influential’ List

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…cers like General Motors CEO Mary Barra and former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Comissioner Laura Unger.  Mastin became CEO of PetroChoice in March 2019.  She had previously served as CEO of Distribution International of Houston, Texas.  She has also worked as CEO of MMI Building Products and has more than 17 years’ experience in the chemical industry. Globally, women account for about 22 percent of oil and gas industry employees.  Acc…

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Metalworking

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…ce, you get a team of trained industry professionals with over 60 years of combined metalworking experience within the Mid-Atlantic marketing distribution area. Product Selection Corrosion Preventatives Deformation Fluids Metalworking Fluids Machine System Cleaner Services Regularly Scheduled On-Site Field Service Trained Technicians Plant Profiles and Assessments Systems, Metals, Methods and Water Quality Laboratory Analysis/Testing Our “Coolant…

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Bulk Engine Oil

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…Quote for Packaged or Bulk Oil? Click here We stock bulk engine oils from companies including: Mobil Valvoline Dyna-Plex 21C Medallion Plus EcoUltra Buying engine oils in bulk provides the benefits you would expect including great pricing, less product handling, reduced waste from spent container disposal or handling, among others. ****Please Note**** Due to licensing and territory restrictions not every brand is offered in every market we serve…

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Mining Equipment Market Expected to Boom

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…out PetroChoice’s selection of mining products and services As resources become more and more scarce and ore grades decrease, many mining companies have been forced to move their operations their operations to more remote locations. Operating in these locations requires better, smarter equipment. Increase in demand from other industries is driving the prediction as well. Many coal companies need mining machinery more than ever, particularly in nat…

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Preventative Maintenance, Proper Coolants are Key for Metalworking Professionals

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…in and of itself. While maintenance costs can be high, they often pale in comparison to the costs associated with repairing or purchasing new equipment. “They put their sump life in jeopardy. Sometimes you get kind of a cocktail of different fluids and end up with a variable PH,” Limpert said. “You end up spending more money on tools, which is ten times the cost of coolant.” More from PetroChoice: Oil, Lubricant Analysis Saves Money, Prolongs Equ…

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ASTM Proposes new Aerospace Industry Standards

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…erties (WK67461). The standards were proposed by ASTM’s manufacturing technologies committee. Read More: Controlling Fleet Costs Starts with Minimizing Repairs The standards will certify that parts are manufactured in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. The standards would be applied to parts for a range of applications, including, commercial aircraft, space exploration and military aircraft….

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Diesel Exhaust Fluid

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…nufacturers, improves overall fuel economy by approximately 5% compared to competing technologies, and achieves NOx reductions in excess of 90%. New truck engine manufactures will comply with the emission standards imposed by the EPA Clean Air Act that came into effect on January 1st 2010. Under the new US regulations, most engine manufacturers have chosen the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system as the most efficient way to meet these clean…

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Contamination Control Services

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…rent maintenance procedures, operating environment, and provide you with recommendations based on solid best practices. These could range from simply adding a desiccant breather to a tank or reservoir, to installing an automatic lubrication system or a comprehensive particle filtration system within your equipment. Our color-coded containers from Oil Safe help you to always put the correct lubricant into the correct equipment, which keeps your lub…

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