Lubrication Specialties Inc. forms LSI Chemical

Lubrication Specialties Inc. forms LSI Chemical

Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) has announced the creation of LSI Chemical. The company says that LSI Chemical will be focused on Nano additive technology and development of innovative base oils through product development, partnerships and acquisition opportunities.

The company says new products planned by LSI Chemical will incorporate the company’s true Nano technology, colorless Nano particles, patented additives and surface treatment processes and Group V Esters/Group IV PAO.

LSI Chemical products will soon be introduced, with the market focus being additives and base oils for racing, engine, marine and industrial oils, the company says. For the diesel additive market, the focus will be on products for large trucking fleets, marine, mines and fuel jobbers, LSI added.

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