AXEL News & Blog

Following another successful ELGI AGM with a record attendance exceeding 400 delegates, the ELGI Sustainability Technical Consortium (STC) was invited to gather for an additional day of discussion in the Spanish Capital.

The ELGI STC consists of five Task Forces focused on Communication and Regulation, Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), End User, End-of-Life, and Life Cycle Analysis. It has been established to ensure that all aspects of the grease value chain are duly considered in relation to sustainability.

AXEL’s original Nol, Sweden plant installed its brand new Kettle 55. The main purpose is to increase production capacity and flexibility in our plant! The new kettle can produce intermediate products as well as finished products/greases.   Not only has our overall capacity increased, but also our capacity to produce Lithium alternatives, driven by a surge in demand for our HYCAL (Anhydrous Calcium) technology. The first batch was produced in February.

We have been around for over 135 years, but nothing is stopping us from reaching out to and attracting new talent. We have swung into "TikTok" mode and are producing short videos with powerful sustainability messages and grease knowledge. These might cover the basics of grease production, testing methods, and how grease impacts our planet.

Yet another year is closing on us – and what a year it has been! A roller coaster ride is a fitting analogy with all the turns, ups, and downs.

According to Websters, Proactive is defined as acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes.

At AXEL, a proactive approach reinforces our commitment to employee, contractor, and visitor safety. An example of this is our Safe Work Permit Program that covers Hot Work, Confined Space, and Lockout Tagout (LOTO). Safe work permits are an essential part of keeping employees and contractors safe while performing hazardous tasks.