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The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) was established in 1948 in order to meet the needs of its Members by providing advocacy, networking, and a collaborative effort to succeed in today's business world. The trade association is the principal voice for the industry before Congress, federal regulatory agencies and other industry groups. Through its enforceable Code of Ethics, ILMA promotes integrity and quality in lubricant manufacturing and marketing.
ILMA serves its members through:
ILMA is guided by its Strategic Plan, which reflects the needs of the ILMA members today, from when it was created in 2004. The plan focuses heavily on its Performance Excellence Goals:
- Commitment to Excellence, Quality, and Ethical Behavior
- Respected Advocate of Member Interests
- Enhanced Membership Value
- Operationally Sound
ILMA's Mission Statement
To Serve and be an Advocate for Independent Lubricant Manufacturers In A
Global Marketplace.
We do this by:
- Requiring our members' commitment to producing safe, quality
products in an environmentally responsible and ethical manner.
- Protecting the interests of our members in industry and government
activities.
- Providing services, including a forum for the exchange of
information, and education for members and related industry organizations.
Our success will be measured by the value received by all of our members and
the value we add to the Lubricants Industry.
Who Are Our Members?
Manufacturing Members are independent lubricant companies that produce over 25% of all lubricants and 80% or more of the metalworking fluids and other specialty industrial lubricants sold in North America.
International Members are independent companies manufacturing lubricants outside North America.
ILMA's membership also includes Supplier Member companies that are key suppliers of the independent lubricant manufacturing industry and Marketing Member companies which market and manufacture lubricants, own and operate a lubricant storage facility and maintain a finished product inventory or utilize a toll blender to do so, but which do not meet Manufacturing Member criteria.
For information about membership click here, or email ilma@ilma.org.
ILMA Awards
Distinguished Service Award
John A. Bellanti Award
Nachtman Award
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