Ultrachem's Jonathan Rickner Earns CLS Certification
New Castle, DE - May 10, 2011 - Ultrachem, Inc., announces that Jonathan Rickner, Southeast Regional Sales Manager, has been accredited as a Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE). Certified Lubrication Specialists possess extensive knowledge of lubrication fundamentals and best practices in lubrication maintenance in industrial settings.
In his five years with Ultrachem, Rickner has worked diligently to develop his knowledge and skills in the lubricant industry. Along with managing sales and marketing duties within his territory, Rickner has taken on the role of a lubrication application expert, handling a wide range of customer service and technical resource roles within the company.
CLS-accredited individuals must have at least three years of experience in the field of lubrication and pass a rigorous exam covering the following subjects: lubrication fundamentals; fluid conditioning; storage, handling and application of lubricants; monitoring and reducing consumption of lubricants; gears; bearings; seals; fluid power; lubricant manufacturing; pneumatics; transportation lubricants; metalworking; solvents and cleaners; problem solving; lubricant analysis; and lubrication programs.
"Jonathan has always delivered a strong mix of lubrication experience and know-how to Ultrachem and to his customers," said Bob Whiting, president of Ultrachem. "The CLS achievement verifies this and only bolsters his already-strong credentials in the lubrication marketplace."
About STLE - Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
STLE is the premier technical society serving the needs of more than 10,000 individuals and 150 companies and organizations that compose the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector. STLE supports these distinguished men and women with a variety of professional education and certification programs. The mission of STLE is to advance the science of tribology and the practice of lubrication engineering in order to foster innovation, improve the performance of equipment and products, conserve resources and protect the environment.
About Ultrachem
Established in 1965, Ultrachem is one of the oldest specialty synthetic lubricant compounders and has become a leading supplier to the OEM and industrial maintenance markets. With its headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Delaware, Ultrachem offers a wide range of products including food grade lubricants, impregnating oils and gels, high pressure compression lubricants, and gas compression lubricants. Ultrachem is a member of the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA).
For more information on Ultrachem, visit www.ultracheminc.com, or contact Ultrachem, Inc., 900 Centerpoint Boulevard, New Castle, DE 19720, USA. Tel: 302-325-9880; Fax: 302-325-0335; E-mail: info@ultracheminc.com.
