Ag-Based Industrial Lubricants (ABIL)

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	UNI's NABL sees success over the years Northern Iowan 2013:121, p.1	11/13/2013	University of Northern Iowa's National Ag-Based Lubricants Center is now a well-recognized commercial success. However, the NABL will be closing in 2014 after 22 years of success due to loss of federal funds.
2	UNI's NABL sees success over the years Public Relations News Release 2013:121, p.1	11/13/2013	UNI's National Ag-Based Lubricants Center will cease operations in 2014 due to lack of federal funding. The NABL Center was established in 1991 as a collaboration between UNI, Iowa Soybean Association, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
3	UNI NABL and Marion Mixers to announce exciting partnership on energy-saving technology Public Relations News Release 2012:183, p.1	1/29/2013	UNI's National Ag-Based Lubricants Center and Marion Mixers will be announcing a new partnership tom commercialize new energy efficient technology. It has the potential to reduce energy usage by 8.5 percent with an annual cost savings of $31 billion
4	Serving Iowa's sustainability needs Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.16	4/1/2011	Several centers on the UNI campus focus on innovation, consultation, and reducing waste; photo.
5	UNI's NABL receives FRA grant Currie--Markita Alexandrea (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 107:27, p.4	12/10/2010	Ag-Based Lubricant Center awarded a $371,373 grant from the Federal Railroad Administration. Research for the use of biofuels for locomotives, using soybeans. Environmental footprint is greatly reduced using this fuel.
6	UNI-NABL receives grant Zidon--Rachel Margaret (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 107:3, p.3	9/3/2010	National Ag-Based Lubricants Center received a $370,000 grant from the U. S. Department of Transportation. The money is to be used for research on the use of bio-based lubricants on railroad tracks; photo.
7	Breakthrough in soy-grease manufacturing cuts manufacturing time, improves product quality Public Relations News Release 2010:31, p.1	9/1/2010	UNI-NABL researchers collaborate with Iowa-based microwave company to make bio-based grease manufacturing safer, more efficient. Their idea to make biobased grease by using microwaves has proven successful beyond their expectations.
8	UNI's NABL to investigate bio-based lubricant use in rail industry; Study funded by $370,000 grant from U. S. Department of Transportation Public Relations News Release 2010:21, p.1	8/26/2010	The idea originated with Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley who included the need for such an investigation in HR 2095, the Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Lou Honary is founding director of UNI-NABL and professor.
9	UNI's National Ag-Based Lubricants Center celebrates new facility Tours available during May 14 event Public Relations News Release 2009:457, p.1	5/12/2010	The National AG-Based Lubricants Center (NABL) moved to the Cedar Valley TechWorks Technology Center. A commemorative painting by artist Gary Kelley will be unveiled during the program, which will include remarks from President Benjamin Allen.
10	National Ag=Based Lubricants Center becomes first TechWorks tenant Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.20	4/1/2010	New Waterloo location will offer additional laboratory space.
11	UNI leads green movement Davidson--Nicole Jean (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 105:57, p.1	6/26/2009	The Continuous Oil Recycling System at the National Ag-Based Lubricants Center is leading the movement to go green; photo.
12	UNI researchers collaborate with Canadian company to develop commercial bio-based lubricants Public Relations News Release 2008:125, p.1	10/7/2008	UNI's National Ag-Based Lubricant Center will aid Canadian researchers developing a new oilseed used solely for the production of petroleum substitutes in such applications as fuel additives for heavy equipment and marine-towing operations.
13	Advances in biofuel research continue, leading to cleaner petroleum alternatives Public Relations News Release 2007:434, p.1	2/19/2008	Elisabeth Rosenthal's article, "Studies Deem Biofuels a Greenhouse Threat," covered two reports recently released by Timothy Searchinger and Joseph Fargione.
14	Federal funds support NABL Center Northern Iowan 104:28, p.3	1/18/2008	Center will receive $1,408,000 from two federal agencies.
15	Federal funds to support UNI's NABL Center for biobased lubricants Public Relations News Release 2007:357, p.1	1/8/2008	The new funding will be used to develop more alliances with other industry leaders.
16	UNI's NABL product gets spotlight on prestigious Inc. 500 Public Relations News Release 2007:116, p.1	8/24/2007	Products commercialized by the National Ag-Based Lubricants Center have received national attention from Inc. Magazine.
17	UNI's NABL begins researching uses for renewable-fuel industry waste Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/10/2006	The National Ag-Based Lubricants Center will be addressing a key problem facing renewable-fuel industries.
18	Governor to sign bill giving Iowa's electric utilities incentive to switch to soy-based transformer oil Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	5/26/2006	BioTrans oil is biodegradable and benefits farmers, companies, and the environment.
19	UNI-created bio-based products hitting store shelves this spring SoyLube products return Iowa crop to farmers Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	3/23/2006	New line of soy lubricants will be available at retail stores in the Midwest early this year.
20	UNI biobased lubricant center becoming national product testing center Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	1/11/2006	University of Northern Iowa's Ag-Based Industrial Lubricants (ABIL) will become the National Ag-Based Lubricants Center (NABL).
21	Local company to provide soy biobased chainsaw lubricants to help with hurricane cleanup Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/13/2005	A truckload of soy biobased chainsaw bar oil is being donated by Enviromental Lubricants Manufacturing. The oil was developed by UNI's Ag-Based Industrial Research and is commercialized under a license by ELM.
22	Governor signs landmark bill giving companies tax incentive to switch to soy-based metalworking fluids Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	6/6/2005	Two dollar per gallon income tax credit will be given to companies that switch from petroleum.
23	UNI's ABIL receives patent for innovative wood preservative process Northern Iowa Today 88:1, p.15	1/1/2004	Professor Honary explains the process; photo.
24	UNI's ABIL receives patent for innovative wood-preservative process Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	11/12/2003	Lou Honary holds nine patents for soy-based industrial research.
25	Kerry wants energy conservation Szeszycki--Emily (Student--2001) Northern Iowan 100:19, p.1	11/4/2003	Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry spoke in Waverly at the ABIL plant; photo.
26	UNI's ABIL research program hosts special day for farmers Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	7/21/2003	ABIL program hosts annual Pioneer Farmers' Day on July 25; announces establishment of Biobased Industries, LLC.
27	UNI's ABIL to announce major railway's complete conversion to soy-based grease Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	7/21/2003	Norfolk Southern Railway converts to lubricant developed by UNI ABIL program
28	New soy-based grease extends life of railroad tracks Public Relations News Release 2002:354, p.1	2/26/2003	UNI's ABIL research program developed SoyTrak to lubricate rails.
29	UNI's ABIL research program leaders speak to Iowa Assembly ag committee Public Relations News Release 2002:317, p.1	2/11/2003	Lou Honary and Blake Hollis will speak to the Iowa legislature about the ABIL program.
30	ABIL receives $400,000 grant Kehoe--Lisa M. (Student--2002) Northern Iowan 99:5, p.1	9/17/2002	The Senate Agricultural Appropriations Subcommittee has awarded UNI's ABIL program a $400,000 grant this year; photo.
31	UNI Ag-based Industrial Lubricants (ABIL) research program logs two major successes Public Relations News Release 2002:18, p.1	7/22/2002	Will be working with Cargill Industrial Oils and Lubricants in Minneapolis, Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative in Dyersburg, Tennessee, and Waverly Light and Power.
32	UNI's ABIL to supply soy grease for major trucking company Public Relations News Release 2002:6, p.1	7/9/2002	The Lincoln, Nebraska division of Crete Carrier Corp. will begin to use the all-purpose soy grease developed by ABIL. Crete's Indiana terminal already uses the product.
33	UNI's ABIL to supply soy grease for major trucking company Northern Iowa Today 86:2, p.22	7/1/2002	Report on progress in the use of soybean oil.
34	UNI's ABIL Research Program hosts special day for farmers Public Relations News Release 2001:396, p.1	4/1/2002	Farmers' Day, hosted by the ABIL Research Program, will be on April 5.
35	UNI programs transfer expertise to businesses and communities Northern Iowa Today 86:1, p.6	1/1/2002	Survey of programs aimed at assisting the state; photo.
36	ABIL tries to rejuvenate sinking soybean prices for farmers Keel--David (Student--2001) Northern Iowan 98:23, p.1	11/20/2001	Lou Honary discusses the history of UNI's Agricultural-Based Industrial Lubricants research program; photo.
37	Success story Campus News Network 12:6, p.2	11/6/2001	Ag-based Industrial Lubricants featured in National Grease Lubricating Institute magazine; photo.
38	Pioneer establishes UNI professorship Jennings--Joel Northern Iowan 97:49, p.5	4/6/2001	Professor Lou Honary has received the Pioneer Hi-Bred International professorship.
39	Pioneer Hi-Bred establishes new professorship at UNI Campus News Network 11:17, p.2	4/4/2001	Director of the ABIL program and associate professor Lou Honary will be the first named to the five-year appointment in the Professorship of Innovation.
40	Pioneer Hi-Bred establishes professorship at UNI Public Relations News Release 2000:340, p.1	3/30/2001	A $250,000 Professorship of Innovation in UNI's College of Business Administration has been established by Pioneer Hi-Bred International.
41	ABIL Program hosts day for farmers Scudder--Jeffrey (Class of 2003) Northern Iowan 97:46, p.2	3/27/2001	Local farmers are invited to tour UNI's Ag-Based Industrial Lubricants facility in Waverly.
42	Pioneer Hi-Bred establishes new professorship at UNI Public Relations News Release 2000:328, p.1	3/23/2001	Pioneer Hi-Bred International will announce a $250,000 Professorship of Innovation at a ceremony on March 30.
43	UNI's ABIL Research Program hosts special day for farmers Public Relations News Release 2000:327, p.1	3/22/2001	Farmers' Day will be held on March 30.
44	ABIL research program receives $1 million in new funding Campus News Network 11:8, p.1	11/6/2000	The Ag-Based Industrial Lubricants Research Program (ABIL) received a $750,000 grant from the U. S. Department of Agriculture.
45	UNI's ABIL research program receives $1 mililon in new funding Public Relations News Release 2000:2282, p.1	11/6/2000	Lou Honary discusses how the money will be used in the Ag-Based Industrial Lubricants Research Program.
46	Million dollar gift helps program become ready, willing and ABIL Campbell--D. Jill Northern Iowan 97:18, p.1	10/27/2000	This year's appropriation of $350,000, along with a $750,000 grant from the U. S. Department of Agriculture, will enable continued research with soy-based lubricants; photo.
47	UNI's ABIL research program receives $1 million in new funding Public Relations News Release 2000:132, p.1	10/20/2000	Ag-Based Industrial Lubricants (ABIL) research program was awarded two separate grants totalling over $1 million.
48	ABIL and Waverly Light and Power receive patents Campus News Network 11:5, p.3	9/25/2000	ABIL and Waverly Light and Power received three patents surrounding a BioTrans, a soybean oil used in electrical equipment.
49	Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regional administrator to address possible altering of regulations relating to soybean oil, Tuesday at UNI ABIL Public Relations News Release 2000:6, p.1	7/7/2000	Lou Honary will meet with Dennis Grams to discuss soybean research; soybean oil spills should be treated differently from petroleum oil spills.
50	Director of UNI's ABIL Research Program named to governor's advisory committee Public Relations News Release 1999:421, p.1	5/23/2000	Lou Honary has been named to Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack's Life Sciences Advisory Committee.

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