If you’ve been following along for any portion of my career journey, you may have gained a sense of my passion and love for the Shell brand of lubricants that I carried. Having worked for all three of the Shell distributors in Chicagoland for my almost ten-year career, I couldn’t have imagined representing another set … Continue reading A New Chapter in the Journey – Pt 1
The Big Push for Carbon Neutral…
.....and why I think it's a bust (at least right now). It's probably the hottest topic in the energy/oil & gas markets today....aside from maybe product shortages at the present moment. Every post, article, initiative, and new project coming out of major oil companies that I've seen in 2021, has been focused on the effort … Continue reading The Big Push for Carbon Neutral…
Shop Transformations: Part II
As a visual and results oriented person, there is nothing more satisfying than a good before and after. Last year, I featured a large customer who needed a lot of help with product consolidation, shop organization, and color coding. You can find that transformation here: https://the-oil-lady.com/2018/04/04/shop-transformations/ This time around we focused mainly on cleaning up … Continue reading Shop Transformations: Part II
The Oil Analysis Puzzle Series (2 of 3) Hydraulic Oils
In part one of the Oil Analysis Series we discussed what I find to be the most effective way to break down an oil analysis report for engine oils. Specifically, key indicators that can lead us to a conclusion about what is happening with the oil without any prior knowledge about the oil, which is … Continue reading The Oil Analysis Puzzle Series (2 of 3) Hydraulic Oils
A Light in the Dark-Responses to COVID19
I know your inboxes are inundated with emails on COVID-19 tips and company responses, and that you've probably had just about enough. I am hoping this one can inspire and maybe give a little light to the dark situation we all find ourselves in. So many companies and individuals are stepping up to help in … Continue reading A Light in the Dark-Responses to COVID19
ConExpo Craze!
Let me start by saying that if you have not attended ConExpo and you are in the industry in any way, shape, or form, you need to attend at least once in your lifetime. If you’ve been in the past, then you know just how absolutely awesome this weeklong event is. I cannot thank Shell … Continue reading ConExpo Craze!
Lubes in Space!
For anyone who doesn't know, back in April 2018, Kasey used the internets to organize a very special marriage proposal at the Johnson Space Center. We had booked a semi-private tour (Level 9 Tour) of the grounds and he managed to get the tour guides in on the surprise. The proposal took place in Mission … Continue reading Lubes in Space!
Great Lakes Steam
Do you ever recall marveling at something incredible as a child? Growing up in a boating family in the Lake town of Holland, Michigan, I remember being fascinated with all things marine; especially the large freight ships that would pull into Holland's port. The marina where we kept our family boat in the summers was … Continue reading Great Lakes Steam
The TARP Deep Tunnel
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of touring an incredible part of Chicago that most residents know nothing about. Deep below the city - 297 feet to be exact, lies 110 miles of of massive tunnel, effectively managing the waste water that Chicago's 3.7 million residents and the weather generate. An additional 570 miles … Continue reading The TARP Deep Tunnel
Plastic Pellets and Medical Supplies
Last week I had the pleasure of touring Medline's local plastic injection moulding plant; a long time customer of my associate. Since I don't usually work on the industrial/manufacturing side of the oil business, I was very excited to see another way that oil is impacting our everyday lives! If you look around the room … Continue reading Plastic Pellets and Medical Supplies