Machinery Lubrication August 2025

Eight years after being recognized for their early progress, Matt King and his team have shown what it means to sustain and scale a reliability program. The plant isn’t just keeping up with lubrication best practices—it’s leading the way, using real-time data, certified training, and a continuous improvement mindset to unlock new value every year.

Regulatory responsibilities, consumer awareness, and a focus on public health are challenging food and beverage processors to choose the right food-grade lubricant for every application in their processes. Without the use of appropriate food-grade lubricants and SOPs, any food and beverage manufacturer can be vulnerable to contamination. Here’s what you need to know.

Many industries have their machines running and operating for longer and at higher temperatures than what was previously required. Because of this, it is important than plants are using quality, high temperature lubricants to keep up with the demands. Not only must they operate at high temperatures, but they need to maintain their properties while keeping the system clean and functioning properly.