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F+L Week
F+L Week 2021 Conference Theme: “Disruption & Transformation”
Join us as we explore the disruptive forces our industry is facing from different viewpoints – MNCs, NOCs and independents – and gain insights on how to prepare your business for the coming decades.
When
F+L Week Virtual
March 9-12
F+L Week Live
November 15-18
Where
Sukhothai Hotel
Bangkok, Thailand
Organizer
F&L Asia Limited
22/F, 3 Lockhart Road Wanchai, Hong Kong
why join us
Training workshops
F+L Week 2021 offers both virtual and live training courses: "Maximizing Metalworking Fluid Performance and Service Life" (Mar. 9), "Developing and Managing Metalworking Fluids for Sustainable Success" (Nov. 15), and "Lubrication Challenges of Electric Vehicles" (Nov. 16).
F&L Asia Awards Dinner
The highlight of F+L Week is the F&L Asia Awards Dinner on November 17, where individuals and companies are recognized for their excellence and their contributions to the industry-at-large.
Dedicated Networking Day
F+L Connect is the industry’s most intelligent networking solution. In 2021, we have set aside November 16 as a dedicated networking day, with pre-assigned meeting areas to connect with your potential supplier or customer.
meet
our speakers
Meet our speakers
F+L Week brings together key industry players in the Asia-Pacific region and globally. Meet and network with our speakers virtually and/or live in Bangkok!
Z. George Zhang, PhD
Ashish Gupta
Mansi Tripathy
Eric Holthusen
Shawn D. Whitacre
Preliminary
schedule
Seminar: Maximizing Metalworking Fluid Performance and Service Life
This two-hour virtual seminar discusses problems and causes encountered in the use of water-dilutable metalworking fluids (MWFs), and provides detailed strategies for preventing or managing them in order to maximize performance, service life and worker safety and health.
Panel Discussion: "2020- The Year That Wasn't: The Pandemic's Lasting Effect on our Industry"
Moderator: Dr. Edward P. Becker, President & Founder, Friction & Wear Solutions, LLC
Panel Members:
Dr. Z. George Zhang, CLS, OMA I, Senior Director, Technology, Valvoline Inc.
Desmond Tang, Managing Director, Vanderbilt Asia Pacific Ltd.
Ashish Gupta, Chief Manager, HSSE, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Mark Quebral, HR Manager - Asia Region, Chevron
Mae Ascan, Fuels & Lubricants Supply Chain Consultant
Watcharapong Pathompanich (Alex), Business Development Manager, P.S.P. Specialties Co., Ltd.
Higher Performance Engine Oil Additive System for Euro 5/V and B20
Chua Lee Hua, Product Manager – Engine Oil, Lubrizol South East Asia Pte Ltd
How a Specialty Base Oil Refiner Looks at Security of Supply: What it Takes to Stay in the Game
Mary Ann Abney, Global Technical Marketing Manager, Process Oils, R&M Technology, Ergon, Inc.
Prepared to Meet the GM dexos 1™ Gen 3 Specification
Anand Bhargav, Global Segment Manager Main Tier PCMO, Chevron Oronite
New Challenges for Lubricants in EV Technology
Huifang Shao, Senior Research and Development Scientist, Afton Chemical Corporation
Formulating for the Future: Next Generation PAOs for Enhanced Fuel Economy, Energy Efficiency and Durability
Mark Khai-Hsien Tan, AP Synthetics Sales Manager, ExxonMobil
Investigation into Performance Test Methods and Lubricating Oils Suited for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Isao Tanaka, Team Leader, AEO Product Development Team, Omaezaki Technology Center, Chevron Japan Ltd. Oronite
Introducing Vanlube® 407 – New Liquid Antioxidant
Joshua Jurs, Global Industrial Oil Technical Manager, Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC
Global Lubricants Test Standards Team; Streamlining Communication Around the World
Greg Miiller, Vice President of Engineering and New Business Development, Savant Group
Panel Discussion: "Sustainable Mobility - Fuels & Lubricants Development"
Moderator: Gary Parsons, Consultant
Panel Members:
Eric Holthusen, Chief Technology Officer, Petronas Lubricants International
Mansi Madan Tripathy, Vice President, Commercial Lubricants, Asia Pacific & Middle East, Shell
Juha Lehtonen, Research Professor, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
Nuwong Chollacoop, Ph.D., Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Research Team Leader, National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), Thailand
Robert L. Freerks, Ph.D., Consultant, RLF Enterprises
PLASMOIL, Electro-Polarised Bio-Bases of Ultra-Lubricity
Kris Ramsamy, International Sales Manager, and Michel Roegiers, CEO, MicRos Lubrication Technology Ltd
Enabling E-Mobility – Challenges for Battery Development and Testing
Tono Nasch, CEO, and Michael Koenig, Division Manager, Battery Testing, ISP Salzbergen GmbH & Co. KG
Getting Ready for Euro 5/V and B20 Implementation in Thailand
Ching Mei Ang, Regional Technology Deployment Manager for Asia, Lubrizol Southeast Asia (Pte) Ltd
Introduction of Kangtai, a Chinese Manufacturer of Lubricant Additives
Candy Chen, International Business Manager, Jinzhou Kangtai Lubricant Additives Co., Ltd.
Title to be Announced
The use of DNA and Fluorescent Markers to Fight against Counterfeiting and Support Supply Chain Integrity in the Fuel and Lubricant Industry
Paul Roquette, CEO, TraceTag UK Ltd
Impact of Covid-19 and Sustainability on Supply Chain: Understanding the Role your Business Plays
Nick Lynch, Partner, SmartChain International LLP
Panel Discussion: "Is There a Need for New Lubricant & Grease Standards?"
Moderator: Gary Parsons, Consultant
Panel Members:
Angela Willis, President, Willis Innovations Inc.
Shawn D. Whitacre, Senior Staff Engineer, Chevron – Powertrain Products & Technology
Jeffrey Harmening, Manager – EOLCS/DEF/MOM, American Petroleum Institute
Richard van den Bulk, Manager, Global OEM Liaison Team, Chevron Oronite Technology BV
Jeremy Styer, Global OEM Liaison Manager, Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC
Preformed PU thickener contribute to more convenient PU grease manufacture
Jocelyn Zhao, Dow Chemical (China) Investment Limited, Dow Chemical (China) Investment Limited
Disruption and Changing Dynamics Facing the Lubricants Industry in Asia
Paul Nai, Director, Product Management, Lubrizol Additives, SEA & Australia, Lubrizol Southeast Asia (Pte) Ltd
The SRV® tribometer: Designed for Today's Challenges in the Lubricant Industry
Dr. Dipl.Ing. Ameneh Schneider, Area Sales Manager for Europe and Asia, Optimol Instruments Prüftechnik GmbH
Improving the Benefit of Molybdenum Containing Friction Modifiers in Low Viscosity Oils
David Boudreau, Research & Development Advisor, Vanderbilt Chemicals L.L.C.
High Performance Synthetic Ester Technology
Dr. Ray Song, Technical Marketing Manager, BASF (China) Company Limited
Impact on Fuel Efficiency and Diesel Engine Oil Performance by Reducing the Viscosity and Various Friction Modifiers - Evaluation of Diesel Engine Oil Using JASO Engine Test Methods
Taiki Hattori, Product Development, Automotive Engine Oil Team, Technology Center, Chevron Japan Ltd Oronite
Time to Reformulate as Group I Departs
Rena Soh, Marketing Analyst and Project Coordinator, Nynas
New Perspectives on Driveline Lubricants on Copper Corrosion for Electric Vehicles
Alex Wang, Driveline Technology Manager, Lubrizol China
Leading Supplier of PAG and Ester In China
Shirley Hong, Sales Director, Nanjin Well Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Training Workshop: Developing and Managing Metalworking Fluids for Sustainable Success
The training course is intended for individuals requiring an improved understanding of water-dilutable metalworking fluids (MWFs) and why they fail, including fluid formulators, engineers responsible for using, managing or specifying MWFs, tool manufacturers, and those supplying raw materials and additives for MWFs.
Learn about fluid problems and their causes, and ways to minimize the risk of failure. The training course will first review basic information on fluids, water quality, metallurgies, etc., as well as performance factors typically evaluated in the laboratory and their correlation with field performance. The major part of the seminar will discuss failure modes and causes and ways to mitigate risk and will include a range of case studies to consolidate knowledge.
Training Workshop: Lubrication Challenges of Electric Vehicles
The training course is intended for those who would benefit from an improved understanding of the principles and limitations of the internal combustion engine, the basic construction and benefits of electric motors for automotive propulsion, and those supplying parts and lubricants to the automotive markets.
You will learn lubrication fundamentals and how they apply to current and future automotive propulsion systems, as well as the lubrication challenges unique to hybrid and full electric vehicles.
F+L Connect (Networking Day) Sponsored by Ergon
F+L Connect is the industry’s most intelligent networking solution, allowing you to identify and meet business prospects more efficiently and with less upfront effort. In 2021, we have set aside March 10 as a dedicated networking day, with pre-assigned meeting areas to connect with your potential supplier or customer. Simply use F+L Connect’s powerful recommendation engine and choose a time to connect. Meet at pre-designated tables. Enjoy complimentary morning and afternoon coffee breaks!
F+L Week Conference Registration and Welcome Drinks
Pre-register for the F+L Week Conference and enjoy complimentary welcome drinks while you network!
F+L Week Conference Registration Opens
F+L Connect Networking Sponsored by Ergon
Welcome Remarks
Opening Remarks
Disruption and Transformation in R&D
Networking Coffee Break Sponsored by Dow
Disruption and Changing Dynamics Facing the Lubricants Industry in Asia
Title of presentation to be announced
Disruption and Transformation – Its Effect and Impact on Chinese Lubricant Manufacturers and Marketers
How a Specialty Base Oil Refiner Looks at Security of Supply: What it Takes to Stay in the Game
Networking Lunch Sponsored by Chevron Oronite
Application of E-fuels to the Existing Gasoline Engine Fleet – Test Methods and Potential
Beyond ILSAC GF-6
Networking Coffee Break Sponsored By Songwon
Challenges and Opportunities with India Bharat Stage (BS) VI
Consideration of Market Gasoline Quality and Standards
JAMA Market Data: Viscosity Grades/Performance Levels Distribution in Asia
F&L Asia Awards Dinner Sponsored by Lubrizol
F+L Week Conference Registration Opens
F+L Connect Networking Sponsored by Ergon
Getting Ready for Euro 5/V and B20 Implementation in Thailand
Upgraded Biodiesel (H-FAME) via Partial Hydrogenation for Higher Biodiesel Blends in Thailand
Networking Coffee Break
Metalworking Fluids for Lightweight Materials Manufacturing
Enabling Engine-Oil Fuel Economy through Base Stock Innovation
Panel Discussion
Networking Lunch
Low Viscosity Engine Oils, a Comparative Evaluation of Advanced Base Stock Technology
Investigation of Oil and Particle Emissions of 0W-12 Engine Lubricant
Networking Tea Break Sponsored by Vanderbilt Chemicals
New Perspectives on Driveline Lubricants on Copper Corrosion for Electric Vehicles
New Challenges for Lubricants in EV Technology
Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks
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The Sukhothai Bangkok
13/3 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
With award-winning fine-dining restaurants, exquisite spa facilities, a state of the art fitness centre, expansive swimming pool and an exemplary level of charming and efficient service, the Sukhothai Bangkok is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of the modern world.


