Our Vision
Be ‘the’ trusted association, partner and reference point on all issues linked to the lubricants industry.
Play a leading role in driving competitiveness and sustainable growth, thereby contributing to the safeguarding of European excellence on the global stage.
Lead public debate on how the European lubricants industry can contribute to the region’s policies.
Our Mission
Advocacy mission
To represent and defend the interests of the independent lubricant operators in Europe and to support informed policy making.
Education & reputation mission
To educate stakeholders on the value and benefit of the lubricants industry for the economy, society, and the environment.
Our history
UEIL was created originally in 1963 and has existed with the same fundamental membership structure since 1973. Based in Paris at the home of the French Federation, CSNIL, for over 40 years, UEIL moved to its new home in Brussels in 2005.
The fundamental principle was to create an Association representing European Independent Lubricant companies able to represent itself to EU Legislators on issues affecting the sector. UEIL has represented the sector over various serious issues and has been successful on many occasions in gaining a better position for Members.
It has adapted itself as the structure of the Lubricants Industry has changed in Europe.
Now in a new home, with more Delegations and more Members, a professional Secretariat and very successful and active working Committees, UEIL is in a good position to represent the Sector for the future and to encompass the potential Membership from an expanding European Community.
