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  • Flexibility in a changing base oil landscape

    When markets are unsettled, flexibility matters. In today’s changing base oil landscape, naphthenics can give lubricant formulators more room to manoeuvre, notes Simon Day, Vice President at Nynas.

  • The brains of Nynas: Ingrid Gonzales

    Bringing nearly two decades of experience in sustainability, climate, risk and compliance, Ingrid Gonzales leads Nynas’ sustainability agenda and integrates sustainability into decision-making to support long-term value creation and resilience. Find out what's on her mind.

  • Reflections on the base oil market

    The base oil market faces geopolitical shifts, tighter regulation and rising sustainability demands. Three industry experts explore how innovation, policy and market realities can align to build long-term resilience and competitiveness.

  • The Brains of Nynas: Thomas Norrby

    Thomas Norrby is Technical Manager for Lubricants and Transformer Oils at Nynas. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor for 20 years in the field of applied tribology, currently at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Here's what's on his mind.

  • Roadmap to reliability

    With 50 years’ experience of perfecting naphthenic base oils, Nynas offers a sustainable, high-performance alternative as Group I supply tightens. Our broad portfolio of naphthenic grades and Group II/naphthenic blends are not just replacements – they are an upgrade.

  • Nynas advances to platinum in EcoVadis sustainability rating

    Nynas has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum medal, placing the company among the top 1% of organisations assessed worldwide – the highest recognition for sustainability performance.

  • Nynas joins the United Nations Global Compact

    Nynas has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. By doing so, the company strengthens its commitment to responsible business practices and to supporting the global transition towards a more sustainable society.

  • Making a Difference

    The social dimension is an important part of Nynas’ overall sustainability work. One expression of this is the company’s encouragement of employee-led initiatives that support local communities.

  • Brains of Nynas: Mériam Gourine

    Mériam first joined Nynas at the age of 21, working in customer service alongside her studies. She became a permanent employee twelve years ago and now serves as Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland. Here’s what’s on her mind.

  • Reflections on Europe's industrial outlook

    Europe’s industry is navigating shifting trade dynamics, sustainability demands, and geopolitical uncertainty. While some sectors struggle with competitiveness, others show resilience and growth potential. Three experts discuss the challenges ahead and the opportunities shaping Europe’s future.

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