"Industrial lubricants" refers to substances that are used to reduce friction and heat between machine parts in various industries. These lubricants help machinery run smoothly and last longer by preventing wear and tear. Full definition
Lubrizol is based in the U.S. — it's an Ohio company that makes industrial lubricants — but about 65 % of the company's sales come from outside North America. (canadianbusiness.com)
In this film, we are introduced to three industrial lubricant salesman: Larry (played byKevin Spacey), a brash, but honest veteran of sales; Phil (played by Danny Devito), Larry's friend and a seasoned, yet life - weary salesman; and Bob (played by PeterFacinelli), a young evangelical Christian who, as a rookie in sales, joins the twoveterans at a trade show. (rachelheldevans.com)
They are salesmen for industrial lubricants and they are having a convention in which they will try to land a big time client. (rottentomatoes.com)