Michael Holloway

Michael D. Holloway is an American author, engineer, and chemist known for his work in lubrication, reliability engineering, and professional training. He is the president of 5th Order IndustryUpKeep Blog (2021). “100 People in Maintenance That You Should Follow (Part 2).” and has also been an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas.STLE Houston Lube School (2023). Speaker bio: Michael D. Holloway.

Education and Career
Holloway earned bachelor's degrees in chemistry and philosophy from Salve Regina University and a master's degree in polymer science from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.NLGI Spokesman (March/April 2024). He holds multiple professional certifications, including Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt credentials, and certifications in lubrication and reliability engineering.Fowler, Rachel (January 2024). “20 Minutes With Michael Holloway.” *Tribology & Lubrication Technology*, Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers.

He began his career as a materials engineer at General Electric Plastics and subsequently worked for several chemical and materials companies, including Dow Rohm & Haas Electronic Chemicals, WR Grace Chomerics, and Olin Chemical. He later held business-focused roles at NCH Corporation and ALS Tribology. Since 2014, he has led 5th Order Industry.Lubricant Expo North America. “Oak Ridge National Lab – Our Lubricant Industry Conference Speakers.”

Holloway has contributed to technical education and professional certification initiatives. He has served as the North Texas Section Chair of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers and as a certification examiner for the International Council for Machinery Lubrication. He has also been an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas.

He has delivered workshops at major industry events such as the SMRP 30th Annual Conference on topics like ISO 55,000 standards and advanced employee training.SMRP 30th Annual Conference (October 17 & 20, 2022). Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals. He was featured on the *Industrial Talk Podcast*, where he discussed root cause analysis, oil analysis, and causes of asset failure.Industrial Talk Podcast (November 7, 2023). “Michael Holloway with SGS.” His training work has included custom course development with A&S International’s global lubrication platform.A&S International Training (undated).

In addition to his academic and technical work, Holloway was the managing editor of Slipstream, the magazine of the Porsche Club of America, for three years. He is the holder of a United States patent for a bearing-cleaning composition and method.Holloway, Michael D. (July 10, 2007). U.S. Patent No. 7,241,723, “Bearing-cleaning composition and method.”

Selected Publications
Spend Analysis and Specification Development Using Failure Interpretation. CRC Press, 2011.

Process Plant Equipment: Operation, Control, and Reliability (co-authored with Chikezie Nwaoha and Oliver A. Onyewuenyi). Wiley, 2012.

Dictionary of Industrial Terminology, 2nd Edition (co-authored with Emma Holloway). Wiley-Scrivener, 2021.

Fracking, 2nd Edition: Further Investigations into the Environmental Considerations and Operations of Hydraulic Fracturing. Wiley-Scrivener, 2018.

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