Ergon Refining, Inc., has announced the availability of HyGold 5000BS, a product of the company’s investment in the latest Group I bright stock refining technology.

HyGold 5000BS offers a unique combination of high viscosity, low pour point, low odor and high flash point. According to the company, its color and appearance are superior to other bright stocks on the market.

This product is well-suited for a wide range of lubricant applications. Ergon stated that many of its current and future customers have been testing the product for more than a year and are finding “no harm” in applications including greases, marine engine oils and cylinder lubes, high viscosity/monograde engine oils and a variety of industrial gear oils.

Recent modifications at the company’s refinery in Vicksburg, MS, allow for production capacity of 150,000 tons or one million bbls per year of HyGold 5000BS. Purchase orders are now being accepted for October 2016 shipment.

With this investment, Ergon becomes the second largest Group I bright stock producer in the world.