Lubrizol to Host 2013 Global Powertrain Virtual Summit
Facilitated by SAE International
CLEVELAND, December 4, 2013 - The Lubrizol Corporation announces that it will host the 2013 Global Powertrain Virtual Summit, a free online event focused on global advancements in powertrain technology. This year's summit, which will be facilitated by SAE International, will be held on December 12, 2013, running online from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Following the live presentation, the summit will be available on demand.
The summit is designed for OEMs, tier suppliers, oil marketers and others involved in powertrain technologies for automotive, commercial and off-highway vehicles. Participants will be able to visit:
- An exhibit hall, complete with customized booths from global companies supplying products and services to the industry
- A networking lounge, for private and group chats with powertrain experts
- A theater where industry experts will conduct technical webcasts and panel discussions
Featured technical webcasts include:
- Designing Off-Highway Drivetrains to Meet End-User Demands (9:30 a.m. EST): Addresses global emissions standards, future hardware designs and the implications of design innovations
- Vehicle Onboard Fuel Additive Systems: Exploring Their Role and Value (12:00 p.m. EST): Highlights onboard additive dosing, including fuel-borne catalyst to optimize diesel particulate filter operations
- GF-6: The Path to Improved Fuel Economy (2:30 p.m. EST): Explores the factors driving the upgrade from GF-5 to the new GF-6 engine oil specification
Commenting on the summit, Christina Thomas, global content marketing manager, said, "Lubrizol is pleased to host this event. In an evolving industry driven by increasing demands for improved fuel economy, equipment durability and emissions control, information is critical. Working with SAE International and leading OEM and tier suppliers we are able to provide this valuable content for the industry as a whole."
To register for the summit, visit www.sae.org/events/globvirt/.
About The Lubrizol Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a technology-driven global company that combines complex, specialty chemicals to optimize the quality, performance and value of customers' products while reducing their environmental impact. It produces and supplies technologies to customers in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, driveline and other transportation-related fluids, industrial lubricants, as well as additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for home care and personal care products and pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives.
With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, Lubrizol owns and operates manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2012 were $6.1 billion. For more information, visit Lubrizol.com.
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