IFC News & Events
LUBES’N’GREASE: IFC Undertakes Third Global Spec
By Tim Sullivan – October 11, 2023 The International Fluids Consortium is working on base oil interchange guidelines and a registration system that will allow it to bring its first two automotive engine oil specifications to market. Note: Free Registration
IFC Presents at UNITI Conference in Germany
Don’t miss Mike Kunselman, Center for Quality Assurance (CQA), Administrator for IFC, presenting at the UNITI Conference in Germany on JULY 5TH! Fluids are a critical component in supporting the evolution of vehicles. The IFC assists this innovation by establishing and maintaining
IFC Participates in Kline Trendwatch Webinar
A series of emerging trends are transforming the global lubricants additives industry. Mike Kunselman, Business Development Manager, Center for Quality Assurance (CQA), Administrator for the IFC, participates in Kline Trendwatch Webinar: The Global Lubricant Additives Market.
IFC Highlighted by F+L Asia
IFC in the news! F&L Asia Ltd. publication highlights IFC’s approach to defining future global engine oil performance at F+L Week 2023 in Malaysia. Mike Kunselman, New Business Development Manager, Center for Quality Assurance (CQA), Administrator for IFC, presented on behalf of
IFC Presents at F+L Week June 14, 2023
Event: F+ L Week, Conference & Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Theme of this year’s conference is “Fuels and Lubricants: Navigating the Energy Transition.” Presentation Title: International Fluids Consortium: Creating Performance Standards for the Energy Transition Presenter: Michael Kunselman, Business Development
ICIS Pan American Base Oils & Lubricants Conference
On December 1, the International Fluids Consortium (IFC) will be highlighted at the ICIS Pan American Base Oils & Lubricants conference. Hear how the IFC is transforming fluid standards to support future vehicle innovations from Teri Kowalski, Principal Engineer at
International Fluids Consortium Expands Its OEM Membership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN, USA — The International Fluids Consortium (IFC) has added another key OEM to its collaborative effort. Aurobay (formerly Volvo Cars), Honda, Hyundai Kia, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Renault, Subaru, Suzuki, and Toyota are
New Global Engine Oil Specifications Under Final Review, F + L Daily, May 2022
The International Fluids Consortium (IFC) was established in 2020 by 11 vehicle manufacturers, to replace the current fragmented regional approach to developing automotive lubricant specifications with a more efficient global system. Engine oil development is still one of the most
IFC Presents at F+L Week – April 29, 2022: Transforming Vehicle Fluid Specifications
Abstract: The International Fluids Consortium (IFC) is a not-for-profit organization created by vehicle manufacturers to encourage innovation and improve performance of fluids to meet the needs of current and future vehicles. IFC’s mission is to develop and maintain performance-based fluid
IFC to launch new global engine oil standards
The critical importance of automotive fluids is often overlooked and undervalued. This can result in a disconnect between what we need and is possible, with what is available, says Teri Kowalski, principal engineer, powertrain division, Toyota Motor North America. Vehicle
Are ILSAC GF-6 and ACEA the Last of Lubricants Performance Specifications?
We may be in the final stages of ICE oil specifications upgrades by industry bodies ILSAC, API, ACEA, and JASO. The recent release of ILSAC GF-6 in 2020 took eight years, and an interim specification of ILSAC GF-5 Plus was
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