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- VBASE Awarded $2MM Contract To Demonstrate High Efficiency, Sustainable Gear Oils Based on SPE® Base Oils
- Welcome Stephen Eck VBASE COO
- All VBASE Base Oils LuSC-list, HX-1, and BioPreferred
- VBASE Welcomes Martin Greaves as CTO
- VBASE 68SLV on LuSC-list
- VBASE All Grades Now NSF HX-1
- VBASE Expands Product Portfolio to include ISO VG 32 and 46
- VBASE Earns USDA BioPreferred Label
- A New Era in Sustainable Hydro-turbine Lubrication feature article in Lube Magazine, June 2026.
- Enhancing hydraulic efficiency using Secondary Polyol Ester® technology feature article in Lube Magazine, February 2026
- WHITE PAPER: Demonstrating Hydraulic Efficiency Improvements Using VBASE® SPE® Base Oils
- STLE's TLT Magazine, "Advancing Lubricant Performance using VBASE Secondary Polyol Ester Base Oils"(Nov 2025)
- ILMA's Compoundings: Advancing Alternatives: Sustainability and performance are starting to coexist as bio-based lubricants evolve, by Mindy Long. (Stephen Eck, Contributor)
- STLE's TLT Magazine: An Unvarnished Look at Synthetic Lubricants for Compressors and Turbines (Contributor)
- STLE's TLT Magazine: Biobased Additive Advancements in Lubricating Products" by Dr. Yulia Sosa with VBASE Contributor Dr. Martin Greaves
- STLE's TLT Magazine: Secondary Polyol Ester Technology. Novel, High Performance & Sustainable Base Oils
- UKLA / UEIL's Lube: LUBE TECH feature, "Exploring the Functionality of Oxygen-Rich Secondary Polyol Ester Base Oils."
- Lubes N Greases feature article, "Secondary Polyol Ester Technology: A Novel Base Oil Family for Developing Bio-Lubricants"
- White Paper: Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluids
- LUBE Magazine Editor Interview with CEO, Dr. Jeff DiMaio, "In Conversation With..."
- LUBE Magazine Lube Tech Feature: Novel hybrid esters: Base oils designed for sustainability
- Hydro Leader Magazine: VBASE Oil Company’s Hydro T‑EL: A New Environmentally Safe Lubricant for Hydro
- STLE's TLT: VBASE® Base Oils A New Class of High-Performance, Environmentally Friendly Fluids
- STLE Webinar recording: Oct 2, 2025 - "Trial Data Demonstrating Efficiency and Operational Reliability in Industrial Equipment with SPE Base Oils" with Dr. Martin Greaves and Stephen Eck
- Lubrication Expert Rafe Briton's Interview with VBASE CTO, Dr. Martin Greaves
- Podcast from Lubrication Expert Interview
- InnoVision Award Video
- SC Business Review Radio Interview with VBASE CEO, Dr. Jeff DiMaio
STLE Webinar Oct 2
Be sure to register for the Thurs, Oct 2nd STLE webinar to explore new data showing how Secondary Polyol Ester® (SPE®) base oils can help to improve efficiency and operational reliability in industrial equipment. The webinar will highlight how VBASE® SPE®-based formulations perform in demanding hydraulic and hydro-turbine applications, where system reliability and long-term durability…
Lube Expo and European Tour
🌍 VBASE is continuing to expand our reach across Europe! 🌍 We’re launching a two-week customer engagement tour this month, anchored by our attendance at Lubricant Expo in Düsseldorf, September 16–18, 2025. This premier industry event will bring together over 4,000 lubricant professionals, featuring 250+ exhibitors, expert panels, and live technical content. VBASE is proud…
VBASE COO Stephen Eck Contributed to article in ILMA’s Compoundings July-Aug 2025 Issue
We’re proud to share that VBASE Oil Company’s Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Eck, was featured in the July–August 2025 issue of Compoundings magazine, published by the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA). The article, “Advancing Alternatives,” explores the evolving landscape of sustainable base oils, highlighting how new technologies are bridging the gap between performance and environmental…
VBASE at STLE Annual Meeting – Booth 608 and Two Presentations
Booth 608 Our home base will be near the entrance at Booth 608. Come see our team! Attendees include:Jeff DiMaio, PhD – CEOMartin Greaves, PhD – CTO (presenting)Stephen Eck – COO (presenting CMF)Zach Hunt – Senior Applications SpecialistMichelle DiMaio – CMOBen Bergmann – Production & LogisticsCraig Mott – Senior Business Advisor Interested in connecting? Schedule…
Dr. Martin Greaves, CTO, to Present at nextlub in Leipzig, Germany
VBASE Oil Company CTO Dr. Martin Greaves to Speak at nextlub 2025 in Germany VBASE Oil Company is excited to announce that our Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Martin Greaves, will be presenting at the 2nd International Conference on Tribology and Sustainable Lubrication (nextlub 2025). This prestigious event will take place January 22–23, 2025, at the…
VBASE names Stephen Eck Chief Operating Officer
VBASE Oil Company is proud to announce the appointment of Stephen Eck as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Stephen will focus on expanding market presence in 2025 through strategic business development initiatives while enhancing and optimizing manufacturing capabilities to support global growth. Download Press Release: VBASE COO Stephen Eck Stephen…
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