AXEL Americas LLC, headquartered in North Kansas City, Missouri, was the proud recipient of the National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) Founders Award. In recognition of the three NLGI founding Companies, the Founders Award is presented to a company that has had a positive impact on the NLGI in the tradition established by these founding fathers. Accepting this award on behalf of AXEL Americas was Tom Schroeder, President of AXEL Americas LLC. Congratulations to Tom and the AXEL Team and a special thanks to the NLGI for this important recognition.