About the institute

A lubrication learning platform connected to global reliability practice.

Lubrication Institute is a division of VAS Tribology Solutions and a partner of Noria Corporation, USA, supporting training in machinery lubrication, oil analysis and equipment reliability.

Why it matters

Better lubrication decisions reduce failure, waste and uncertainty.

The institute helps industrial professionals move from ad hoc lubricant practice to disciplined selection, application, sampling, testing and corrective action.

Training focusMachinery lubrication, oil analysis and reliability programs for critical plant teams.
Global connectionNoria-aligned learning adapted for operating environments across India and international markets.
Credential pathMLT, MLA and MLE routes supported with scheduled, self-paced and in-house formats.
International Council for Machinery Lubrication certificate
ICML-aligned pathwayCredential-oriented programs without losing plant-floor practicality.
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Training that turns discussion into field action.Structured instruction, applied examples and implementation conversations for plant teams.

Methods and coverage

Designed for the way industrial teams actually learn and apply reliability work.

Practical deliveryLectures, discussion, demonstrations and case work keep the learning connected to plant decisions.
Credential clarityMLT, MLA and MLE pathways are explained with prerequisites, exam add-ons and practical fit.
Flexible formatsLive-online, classroom, self-paced and in-house routes let individuals and teams choose the right learning path.
Plant implementationTraining is framed around lubrication standards, sampling discipline, contamination control and corrective action.
AutomobilePaperSteelCementPharmaceuticalsSugarChemicalPowerTextilesMiningOil and gasTyres

Faculty network

Real instructors with deep lubrication, oil analysis and reliability experience.

Noria and regional faculty with practical plant, lab and program leadership experience.

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USA

Jim Fitch

Noria founder and lubrication strategy faculty

Lubrication program design, oil analysis leadership and reliability transformation.
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USA

Andy Sitton

Oil analysis and machinery lubrication instructor

Laboratory practice, varnish and sludge control, diagnostics and ICML-aligned training.
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UK

Andrew Monk

Lubrication systems and troubleshooting specialist

Lubricant handling, PM systems, condition monitoring and lubricant rationalization.
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New Zealand

Michael Hooper

Failure analysis and technical training faculty

Machinery lubrication, failure analysis, field execution and technical documentation.
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India

Udey Dhir

Founder, Lubrication Institute

Program design, audits, plant training and lubricant management across the subcontinent.
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India

K. N. V. Subrahmanyam

Noria-certified machinery lubrication faculty

Lubricant analysis, troubleshooting, oil analysis training and lubrication consulting.
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India

Ganapathy Balasubramaniam

Oil industry trainer and course designer

Operations, engineering, management training and regional reliability programs.
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India

Manoj Srivastava

Lubricant operations and training faculty

Lubricant plant operations, audits, production efficiency and customer training.
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India

C. M. Sharma

Steel, power, mining and cement lubrication faculty

Plant lubrication practice from project stage through operations and consulting.

Trusted across critical operations.

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Bajaj logo
Oman Methanol logo
General Mills logo
Normet logo
Geo-Chem logo
WearCheck logo
Predict Technologies logo
Rohit Enterprises logo
Emami logo
Hero logo
ENOC logo
Total logo
Tata Steel logo
Dow Chemical logo
Orient Cement logo
Kuwait Oil Company logo
Petronet logo
SAS logo
Vedanta logo
Pfizer logo
Vestas logo
Maruti Suzuki logo
MJL Bangladesh logo
Emirates Global Aluminium logo
Siam Cement Group logo
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Reliance logo
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Essar Steel logo
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