Afton Chemical Hosts Annual Key Driver Seminar at STLE 2026

We are excited to announce our annual Key Driver Seminar at STLE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition in New Orleans, on May 19th. This year, we will explore how Zinc-free antiwear hydraulic fluids.

With environmental protection becoming increasingly important globally, the use of Zinc-free antiwear hydraulic fluids has also risen.  Is being better for the environment the only reason to consider the use of a Zinc-free fluid?  Join us as we share what makes Zinc-free fluids different from Zinc-based, an overview of this growing market, insights on what end-users value most in a hydraulic fluid, and an overview of Afton’s latest Zinc-free hydraulic additive solution.

In addition, Afton brings a strong, multi-day presence to STLE 2026, with participation spanning technical presentations, session leadership, education, and industry panels:

Sunday, May 17 – Education Leadership

Time	Session	Role	Room
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Electric Vehicles  Education Course	Chris Cleveland  Co-Chair	Strand 12

Monday, May 18 – Electric Vehicles & Gears Technical Leadership

Time	Session	Role	Room
8:00 – 10:00 AM	Electric Vehicles I	Yungwan Kwak Session Chair	Celestin Ballroom F
8:00 – 10:00 AM	Gears I	Paul Norris Session Chair	Celestin Ballroom G
1:40 – 5:00 PM	Electric Vehicles II	Chris Cleveland Session Chair	Celestin Ballroom F
2:20 – 2:40 PM	Industrial Gear Efficiency: The Impact of Moving  to Lower Viscosity	Paul Norris Presenter	Celestin G

Tuesday, May 19 – Commercial Presentation & Wellness Engagement

Time	Session	Role	Room
6:00 – 7:00 AM	Wellness Session (Yoga)	Sponsor	Elite Hall
4:40 – 5:00 PM	Zinc-Free Antiwear Hydraulic  Fluid (CMF III)	Laurie Hulton Presenter	Bolden 6

Wednesday, May 20 – Contact Mechanics & OEM Panel Leadership

Time	Session	Role	Room
6:00 – 7:00 AM	Wellness Session (Pilates)	Sponsor	Elite Hall
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Contact Mechanics I	Sitangshu Chatterjee Session Chair	Bolden 5
2:00 – 5:00 PM	Contact Mechanics II	Sitangshu Chatterjee Session Chair	Bolden 5
5:15 – 6:30 PM	OEM Panel Discussion	Bill Anderson Moderator	Celestin Ballroom D

We look forward to connecting with you during the event!