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MLI

FROM THE DESK

Publisher’s
Note

monitoring,
and
developing
a
lubrication program along with
achieving a change in culture. We can
easily assess our systems by applying
this information and evaluate our
strengths and weaknesses.

The past month has been quite
enlightening as I with other Industry
experts,
decision-makers
and
practitioners from around the world
congregated for Noria Corporation’s
15th Annual Reliable Plant Conference
and Exhibition held from April 22-24,
2014, in San Antonio, Texas. The
premier event for lubrication, oil
analysis and reliability professionals
attracted over 1,000 participants,
including attendees from 42 U.S. states
and 27 Countries.
Nearly 90 learning sessions on a variety
of topics were available for attendees
to choose from, with case studies on
achieving a world-class lube room,
improving
equipment
reliability
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through root cause failure analysis,
overcoming common problems and
challenges with lube oil condition

The exhibition hall featured more than
100 industry-leading companies and
organizations showcasing a broad
range of products and services. I really
liked the format of the learning sessions
mixed with exhibit hall time.
.
In the opening general session, Noria’s
Jim Fitch gave an update on the state of
the industry which was followed by the
presentation of the John R. Battle
Award for lubrication excellence to the