Thinking beyond partnering

November 12, 2016 11:43 am

Akhil Jha speaks about role of Shell Lubricants in the metal industry, and the future of steel industry in India.

Shell Lubricants, the global market share leader in finished lubricants held the 5thedition of its Metals Technology Forum recently in Mumbai. The forum was attended by leading industry experts in the metal and steel industry, to discuss the challenges faced by the lubricants industry and find solutions for the same. In addition, the forum was aimed at showcasing Shell Lubricants’ innovative technology and its holistic solutions, with a special focus on offerings for modern day steel plants.

Commenting on the occasion, Akhil Jha, Vice President Technical, Shell Lubricants India said, “The Indianmetals industry is very modern and consists of state-of-the-art mills and plants. It has always strived to continuously modernize and upgrade its existing plants to achieve higher productivity levels. At Shell Lubricants, we recognize that even one break-down or unscheduled maintenance can lead to stoppage of a steel plant, therefore resulting in significant loss of production. High-temperatures, high load and wet conditions can place significant demands on the metal processing equipment.”

Jha further added,“We have received an overwhelming response from the industry, and are glad to contribute to knowledge-sharing in the sector. With this initiative, we hope to showcase our products and services; and demonstrate our expertise in the area of technological innovation, partnerships and application. This will surely help us strengthen our ties with customers, OEMs, industry experts and other key stakeholders in the Metals and Steel Industry in India.”

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