Online: NOLN's 40th Anniversary Celebration, New Technician's Toolbox

April 8, 2026

Podcast | Reflecting on the Quick Lube Industry's Evolution (with Amber Kossak and Crystal Mathews of Solid Start/True Brand)

As part of National Oil and Lube News’ 40th anniversary celebration, the NOLN Podcast recently welcomed Solid Start CEO Amber Kossak and President Crystal Mathews to reflect on the quick lube and fast maintenance industry’s evolution. Kossak, who has more than 30 years of experience in the business, and Mathews, who joined the industry in 1999, shared insights on game-changing moments, major developments, short-lived fads, and common threads that have defined the industry for decades.

 

Technician's Toolbox | Tatum: When Training Techs, Build Skill, Safety, and Service Excellence

NOLN columnist Adam Tatum’s Technician’s Toolbox series returns with a look at why cars becoming more complex and customers more informed means it has never been more critical to develop a team of skilled lube technicians.

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