Innospec Inc. joined the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF), the organization announced Wednesday.
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Innospec, based in Englewood, Colorado, is a global specialty chemical company with technologies specific to performance, reduced carbon footprints and operational efficiencies. It serves markets such as transportation, personal care, agriculture, construction, mining and energy.
"The future for internal combustion engines depends on innovations in combustion and the quality and performance of the fuels that they use. As the industry leader and pioneer in the design, development and production of innovative fuel additive technology, our team focuses on the high-performance premium diesel, biodiesel and gasoline markets," says Andrew McKnight, vice president of technical services at Innospec. "Innospec is pleased to join other inudstry leaders in the DTF working to advance the future for clean diesel and other advanced internal combustion engines."
The Diesel Technology Forum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the current and future role of diesel engines, equipment and fuels.
"We're looking forward to having a global technology and fuel performance leader like Innospec providing valuable insights to our evolving forum," says DTF Executive Director Allen Schaeffer. "Innospec is a key player in all diesel applications -- marine, rail and land transport. Everything about internal combustion engines depends on the fuels that they use. To deliver maximum performance, modern diesel and gasoline powered engines need the very best fuels. Low quality fuels can compromise vehicle operations. They impact power, increase engine noise and affect fuel economy."
