Lubricant Expo, North America’s leading exhibition and conference event for the lubricant industry, took place from March 17 to 19, 2026, at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. This event is a sister show to Europe’s largest industry event, Lubricant Expo Europe, and together they provide the largest dedicated exhibitions for lubrication solutions on a global scale. The expo is free to attend and serves the interests of thousands of visitors from over 75 countries.
The exhibition attracted 125+ exhibitors covering the entire end-to-end chain of the industry, from finished lubricants and technologies for lubricant users to chemical ingredients and development devices for formulators and lab professionals. Visitors came from various industries including manufacturing, automotive, and energy sectors. Attendees praised the event for its opportunities, engagement, and discussions on solutions to industry problems.
The organizers of Lubricant Expo Europe were behind this successful event. They emphasized the importance of connecting with all lubricant players during these challenging times. Visitors expressed their satisfaction with the expo, highlighting its value in seeing more opportunities and engaging with industry solutions.
The expo was not only a platform for exhibitors but also a gathering place for thousands of engineers and executives who came to explore new products and technologies. The free-to-attend nature of the event made it accessible to a wide range of professionals interested in the lubricant industry.