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Group III supply remains tight across the industry. On November 10, VBASE technical leadership will present a webinar hosted by STLE - Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, sharing how Secondary Polyol Ester® (SPE®) technology, including the SynBoost™ co-base product, can give formulators a path forward. Dr. Martin Greaves, CTO, Dr. Nathan Knotts, Senior Formulator and Innovation Scientist, and Stephen Eck, COO, will discuss SPE’s molecular design and the performance features it enables in formulated products, including distinctive thermal management behavior, fast air release, built-in detergency for deposit and varnish control, and hydrolytic stability under demanding service conditions. These same properties support Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs), where SPE combines ready biodegradability and low aquatic toxicity with the stability needed for long service life. The session will also cover VBASE SynBoost, an SPE co-base fluid that, blended into Group II mineral oils, lifts viscometric and performance characteristics toward those typically associated with Group III base stocks. Presenters will share recent data on wear protection, oxidation stability, and cold-temperature performance for the resulting formulations. Formulated Solutions Using Secondary Polyol Ester® Technology Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:00 AM CST | 1 hour | Free Hosted by STLE Register now: https://lnkd.in/ec-cNB4k

Group III base oil supply is still constrained, but VBASE® is offering formulators some options. Connect with Stephen Eck (COO) and Zach Hunt (Senior Applications Specialist) at the ILMA (Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association) Annual Meeting Oct. 17-20 in Phoenix to learn more. The team looks forward to continuing the discussion started this spring at ILMA Engage, sharing how SynBoost™, VBASE’s co-base oil technology, allows the resulting formulation to approach the viscometrics and performance of leading Group III base stocks. Reach out to Stephen or Zach to schedule time in Phoenix. Learn more about SynBoost here: https://lnkd.in/d4mnBp5b #ILMA2026 #GroupIIIShortage #Lubricants #SynBoost #VBASEOil #AllPerformanceNoCompromise

VBASE® is at the UEIL Annual Congress in 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 this week. Dr. Martin Greaves, CTO, delivered "One Molecule, Many Solutions: Product Innovation in Multifunctional Base Oil Design" yesterday during Session 3: Innovation, part of this year's Congress theme, "Formulating the Future: Driving Innovation for Global Competitiveness." The presentation drew strong engagement, and the conversations that followed reinforced the theme itself: appetite for innovation in the lubricants industry is high, with formulators across Europe actively seeking new base oil chemistries that deliver on performance and sustainability at once. Stephen Eck, COO, joined Dr. Greaves in Amsterdam for the full Congress, which wraps today. If you are at the Congress, the VBASE team would welcome the chance to connect before it closes. Thank you to UEIL (Union of the European Lubricants Industry) for hosting, and to everyone who has taken the time to talk with the VBASE team this week. #UEIL2026 #VBASEOil #SecondaryPolyolEster #SynBoost #AllPerformanceNoCompromise

VBASE® SynBoost™ gives formulators a path forward as Group III supply stays tight. Used as a co-base oil with Group II base stocks, SynBoost allows the resulting formulation to approach the viscometrics and performance of leading Group III base stocks. Our technical team has completed formulation and compatibility testing across multiple commercial additive packages and is ready to support customer-specific validation. SynBoost's potential extends beyond Group II and Group III, with applications across Group I-IV base stocks, giving formulators more flexibility as the market evolves. Reach out to learn what SynBoost™ could mean for your formulations, or visit https://lnkd.in/d4mnBp5b #VBASEoil #SynBoost #BaseOils #Lubricants #IndustrialLubricants #GroupIIISupply

UEIL (Union of the European Lubricants Industry) Annual Congress brings together association leaders, technical experts, and policymakers from across the sector each year. VBASE will be part of that gathering in Amsterdam 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬–𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮, hosted at the NH Barbizon Palace. Under this year's theme, "Formulating the Future: Driving Innovation for Global Competitiveness," Session 3: Innovation opens with Andreas Dodos of ELDON'S SA on the critical role SMEs play in identifying and implementing innovative solutions. Dr. Martin Greaves, VBASE CTO, follows with "One Molecule, Many Solutions: Product Innovation in Multifunctional Base Oil Design" on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟲:𝟯𝟬. The session concludes with a panel discussion moderated by Valentina Serra-Holm of Perstorp Group. Stephen Eck, COO, will join Dr. Greaves in Amsterdam for the full Congress. To schedule time with the VBASE team, connect here or reach out to [email protected]. Learn more at https://vbaseoil.com/ #UEIL2026 #LubricantIndustry #VBASEOil #SecondaryPolyolEster #AllPerformanceNoCompromise

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘁 Lubricant Expo Europe, one more to go. Martin Greaves, Jeff DiMaio, and Stephen Eck have spent the last two days in conversation with customers and industry partners, and the energy at the VBASE® booth has been excellent. VBASE® submissions for both Lubricant Component Innovation of the Year and Sustainability Innovation of the Year have brought a steady stream of visitors eager to learn more about Secondary Polyol Ester® (SPE®) technology. One topic drawing high interest is SynBoost™, our co-base oil technology. Formulations built with SynBoost allow a Group II base stock to approach the viscometrics and performance of leading Group III base stocks. With Group III supply remaining tight across the industry, formulators are paying close attention. Learn more at vbaseoil.com/synboost. If you are at the show, stop by 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝟲𝟴𝟬 to connect with the team. One more day of great conversations ahead! #LEX26 #vbaseoil #AllPerformanceNoCompromise #SynBoost #GroupIIIsupply