Understanding Sustainability Trends in Metalworking

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, February 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

- Quaker Chemical expert presented at the 18th International Colloquium Tribology

Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR) - a global leader in metalworking fluids - recently presented at the 18th International Colloquium Tribology in Ostfildern, Germany. This colloquium facilitates the exchange of expert knowledge from all over the world, with a focus on discussions and solutions to tribological problems. As an expert in process fluids chemistry with world-class, in-house CNC machining capabilities, Quaker understands the challenges presented by the use of metalworking fluids in an operation, and was invited to present information on the Trends in Metalworking Fluids.

Christian Eyler, Quaker's Metalworking Sales Manager - Southern Europe, addressed a number of topics during his presentation and discussed the impact on the metalworking fluids market.  His presentation included an overview of increased regulations on the metalworking market, application trends, and product innovation. Mr. Eyler noted that sustainability continues to grow in importance for the metalworking industry, specifically as it relates to reducing environmental emissions, reducing health risks for workers, and improving performance (and thereby reducing costs). He shared his perspective that future product innovation will also be centered around sustainability, and metalworking fluids manufacturers will need to further develop and improve specialty products without the use of some of the traditional critical chemicals (mineral base oils, boric acid or biocides).

Quaker offers sustainable solutions for customers, such as their boric acid-free QUAKERCOOL^® HBFF series of coolants. The QUAKERCOOL^® HBFF series are high-performance micro-emulsions, ideally suited for operations where high surface finish quality and high lubrication is needed - for example, in aluminum machining.

Quaker Chemical partners with customers to improve their efficiencies and lower fluid-related costs. The company has a thorough understanding of metalworking industry trends, and is committed to delivering long-term solutions for the benefit of its customers. For more information, please visit http://www.quakerchem.com.

Quaker Chemical Corporation is a leading global provider of process chemicals, chemical specialties, services, and technical expertise to a wide range of industries - including steel, aluminum, automotive, mining, aerospace tube and pipe, coatings, and construction materials.  Quaker's products, technical solutions, and chemical management services enhance customers' processes, improve their product quality, and lower costs.  Quaker's headquarters is located near Philadelphia in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.