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October 2011		Orion industrial, LLC Opens First International Office in London, England Orion Industrial, LLC, a manufacturer of synthetic lubricants for industrial and internal combustion engine applications, has started distribution of Orion 5000-EL in the European Union through its master distributor, Orion 5000 Europe, Ltd. Read More of the Press Release
August 2011		MABA Recognizes Orion Industrial, LLC for its Efforts to Protect the Environment and Reduce Energy Use The Michigan Agri-Business Association has given the 2011 Green Agri-Business Designation to Orion Industrial LLC., and 15 other Michigan businesses and organizations for outstanding efforts to protect the natural resources, conserve energy and reduce their impact on Michigan's water, land and air. Read More of the MABA Press Release
March 2011		Department of Defense Expresses Interest in Orion 5000-EL Diesel fuel is a big cost issue for the US military. Even before diesel fuel prices began approaching $4 a gallon, the U.S. military was very interested in saving money on fuel expenditures. The Defense Energy SupportCenter estimates that the US military spends roughly $16 billion annually on fuel. Read More...
March 2011		Independent Testing Summary: Orion 5000-EL Improves Oil Performance ASTM D4172 Four Ball Wear Test and Coefficient of Friction lab results confirm Orion 5000-EL's molecular properties increase lubricity, thereby improving the motor oil's performance.
January 2011		Independent Lab Tests Prove Orion 5000-EL is Ashless upon Combustion Orion ® 5000-EL engine and fuel lubricant burns ashless upon combustion according to lab tests conducted by Paragon Laboratories using ASTM standard benchmarks and protocols for medium and heavy duty diesel engines, and diesel fuel testing.
December 2010		Independent Lab Tests Prove Orion 5000-EL Improves Cold Weather Starting Orion ® 5000-EL engine and fuel lubricant improves cold weather starting, increases fuel efficiency, and reduces harmful emissions, according to lab tests conducted by Paragon Laboratories using ASTM standard benchmarks and protocols for medium and heavy duty diesel engines, and diesel fuel testing.
December 2010		Independent Lab Tests Prove Orion 5000-EL Increases Lubricity, Reducing Engine Scarring Orion ® 5000-EL engine and fuel lubricant increases lubricity and reduces engine scarring, according to lab tests conducted by Paragon Laboratories using ASTM standard benchmarks and protocols for medium and heavy duty diesel engines, and diesel fuel testing.
February 2010		Orion 5000-EL Resolves the Problems and Lowers the Costs Associated With Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel. While ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel is good for the environment it is extremely harsh on medium and heavy-duty diesel engines.
February 2010		New EPA Regulations for Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Go Into Effect June 1, 2010 for all Non-Road Diesel Engines and Equipment. Effective this June 2010, new EPA ultra low sulfur diesel fuel regulations will be enforced for all users of off-highway and non-road diesel powered equipment.