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Improved Filtration Improved filtration, including the filtering of new oil prior to dispensation, offers a great way to achieve results. With Augustus H. Gill Award Winners John R. Battle Award Winners contamination such a significant contributor Arizona Public Service, Palo Clopay Plastics, Augusta, Ky. to lubrication-related failures, this is an area Verde Nuclear Generating Station Valero Energy Corp., Port Arthur, Texas where organizations can get real bang for J.R. Simplot, Smoky Canyon Mine Cargill Corn Milling, Wahpeton, N.D. their buck. Southern Company, Georgia Power Eli Lilly and Co., Indianapolis, Ind. To start your journey, review the ICML Rio Tinto, Kennecott Energy Company Invista, Victoria, Texas awards criteria, identify the areas that need Clopay Plastics, Augusta, Ky. Minera Yanacocha, Newmont Plant work and find a lubrication coach or contact Great River Energy, Coal Creek Station previous ICML award winners. As you move Visy Pulp and Paper, Gibson Island Plant Energizer Battery, Maryville, Mo. toward improved lubrication practices, don't Nissan North America, Smyrna, Tenn. International Paper, Courtland Plant forget to document where you are currently and each step along the way, keeping in mind that a picture is worth a thousand words. volumes when trying to justify the necessary investments. Be sure to celebrate each improved KPI, Remember, what gets measured gets done. recognize your front-line team and sell the potential benefits to management. When you believe your program is at a world-class Use of Detailed Instructions level, submit your nomination for an ICML award. These recogniThis includes using visuals such as clearly displayed procedure tion of excellence awards are free of charge and open to end-user sheets, color-coding of machines and equipment used for storage companies worldwide. Simply email your plant information to and transfer of lubricants, as well as specifications targeted to info@lubecouncil.org. the application. Previous ICML Award Recipients Global Training Calendar September 2013 October 2013 FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINERY LUBRICATION Orlando, FL, United States • September 24-26, 2013 FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINERY LUBRICATION Netherlands • October 2-4, 2013 PRACTICAL OIL ANALYSIS Orlando, FL, United States • September 24-26, 2013 FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINERY LUBRICATION Las Vegas, NV, United States • October 8-10, 2013 PRACTICAL OIL ANALYSIS Buenos Aires, Argentina • September 24-26, 2013 FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINERY LUBRICATION Florence, Italy • October 8-9, 2013 HOW TO INTERPRET A LUBRICANT ANALYSIS REPORT ADVANCED MACHINERY LUBRICATION Bogota, Columbia • October 9-11, 2013 San José, Costa Rica • September 24-26, 2013 ADVANCED OIL ANALYSIS ADVANCED OIL ANALYSIS Daegu, South Korea • October 14-17, 2013 Santiago, Chile • September 24-26, 2013 2013 MEXICAN CONGRESS OF RELIABILITY AND MAINTENANCE Mexico City, Mexico • September 30-October 3, 2013 PRACTICAL OIL ANALYSIS Santa Cruz, Bolivia • October 15-17, 2013 PRACTICAL OIL ANALYSIS Lima, Peru • October 16-18, 2013 ADVANCED OIL ANALYSIS Lima, Peru • October 21-23, 2013 FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINERY LUBRICATION Branson, MO, United States • October 22-24, 2013 PRACTICAL OIL ANALYSIS Branson, MO, United States • October 22-24, 2013 ADVANCED OIL ANALYSIS Buenos Aires, Argentina • October 22-24, 2013 PRACTICAL OIL ANALYSIS Jamaica • October 22-24, 2013 ICML certification testing is available after most of the courses listed. Please visit www.lubecouncil.org for more information on certification and test dates. www.machinerylubrication.com | September - October 2013 | 51