Tag: THF
Smitty’s Supply and Tractor Supply Agree to $1.7 Million Settlement in “SuperTrac 303” Class Action
A class action agreement to settle has been reached with Smitty’s Supply, Inc. and Tractor Supply Company on behalf of Missouri purchasers of Super S SuperTrac 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid. As described in detail in public filings, the Settlement provides significant payments to the Class in a way that addresses the fundamental issues underlying this… Read More ›
Tractor Hydraulic Fluid – NCWM Approves Amendments to HB130
Tractor Hydraulic Fluid – NCWM Approves Amendments to HB130 The 104th Annual National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) was held last week to take public testimony and vote on amendments to NIST Handbook 130. Tractor Hydraulic Fluid was among them and PQIA is pleased to report that all commenters were in support of the… Read More ›
Georgia Issues Stop Sale Order for All J303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid
The Georgia Department of Agriculture, Fuel & Measures Division has issued a Stop Sale Order for Tractor Hydraulic Fluids (THF) products in the market labeled, claimed or implied as meeting the THF “303” specification. The Georgia Department of Agriculture is responsible for insuring that all lubricating oils, greases, and other similar products sold or offered… Read More ›
Tractor Hydraulic Fluid Timeline
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) received a considerable amount of feedback when we reported in our November 17th issue that the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) removed “303” tractor hydraulic fluid (THF) from sale in the state. Nearly all who contacted PQIA expressed support of the MDA’s decision and many feel this action… Read More ›
Missouri Orders 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluids Out of the State
The State ordered that effective immediately THF labeled only as “303” can no longer be sold in the state, and the reason why is clear.
The First PQIA Regional Lubricant Quality Summit was a Success!
With nearly 100 in attendance, the first regional PQIA Lubricant Quality Summit on September 14th, in Wickliffe, Ohio, was deemed a success by attendees, speakers, supporters, and sponsors. The theme of the PQIA Summit was “Taking it to the Streets” and by all indications, it hit its mark by raising awareness about the quality and… Read More ›
A Must-Attend Event for Lubricant Distributors, Manufacturers, Buyers and Others
Ron Hayes Joins Other Distinguished Speakers at the PQIA Lubricant Quality Summit Hayes will speak about the work the State of Missouri is doing to help protect consumers from obsolete and off-spec Tractor Hydraulic Fluids The Petroleum Quality Institute of America is pleased to announce that Ron Hayes, Director, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Division of… Read More ›