Michigan Eastern Bankruptcy Court

Case number: 2:26-bk-46501 - Metalworking Lubricants Company - Michigan Eastern Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
Case title
Metalworking Lubricants Company
Chapter
11
Judge
Lisa S. Gretchko
Filed
06/05/2026
Last Filing
10/19/2026
Asset
Yes
Vol
v
Docket Header

341held, TranscriptREQ, CASECHECKED




U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of Michigan (Detroit)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 26-46501-lsg

Assigned to: Judge Lisa S. Gretchko
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  06/05/2026
341 meeting:  07/09/2026
Deadline for filing claims:  10/07/2026
Deadline for filing claims (govt.):  01/05/2027

Debtor In Possession

Metalworking Lubricants Company

25 W. Silverdome Industrial Parkway
Pontiac, MI 48342
OAKLAND-MI
Tax ID / EIN: XX-XXXXXXX

represented by
Colin Connor

1346 N. Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202-2415
317-637-0700

Amy Romig

1346 N. Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202-2415
317-637-0700

Mark H. Shapiro

25925 Telegraph Rd.
Suite 203
Southfield, MI 48033-2518
(248) 352-4700
Fax : (248) 352-4488
Email: [email protected]

U.S. Trustee

Andrew R. Vara
represented by
Jill M. Gies (UST)

211 W. Fort St.
Suite 700
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 226-7999
Email: [email protected]

Latest Dockets
Date Filed#Docket Text
10/05/2026102Docket Text
Combined Plan and Disclosure Statement Filed by Debtor In Possession Metalworking Lubricants Company (RE: related document(s)61 Order Establishing Deadlines and Procedures). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List # 2 Exhibit A # 3 Exhibit B # 4 Exhibit C # 5 Exhibit D # 6 Exhibit E # 7 Exhibit F # 8 Exhibit G # 9 Exhibit H # 10 Exhibit I # 11 Exhibit J)(Shapiro, Mark) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
09/25/2026101Docket Text
Transcript regarding Hearing Held 26-46501 RE: Motion hearing. THIS TRANSCRIPT WILL BE MADE ELECTRONICALLY AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC 91 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF FILING, TRANSCRIPT RELEASE DATE IS 12/28/2026. Until that time, the transcript may be viewed at the Clerk's Office by parties who do not receive electronic notice and participated in the proceeding. A copy of the transcript may be purchased from the official court transcriber James Bowen at 609.586.2311. (RE: related document(s) Minute Entry. Hearing Adjourned (AP)). Redaction Request Due By 10/16/2026. Redacted Transcript Submission Due By 10/23/2026. Transcript access will be restricted through 12/28/2026. (Bowen, James) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
09/24/2026100Docket Text
PDF with attached Audio File. Court Date & Time [ 9/24/2026 1:01:29 PM ]. File Size [ 23112 KB ]. Run Time [ 00:48:09 ]. (admin). (Entered: 09/24/2026)
09/24/2026Docket Text
Minute Entry. Hearing Held. Court declined to approve Stipulation. Stipulation withdrawn on the record in open court. (RE: related document(s)97 Stipulation Filed by Debtor In Possession Metalworking Lubricants Company) (London, Cheryl) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
09/21/202699Docket Text
Chapter 11 Monthly Operating Report for Non-Small Business for the Month Ending: 08/31/2026 Filed by Debtor In Possession Metalworking Lubricants Company. (Attachments: # 1 Bank Statements # 2 Bank Statements # 3 Bank Statements # 4 Balance Sheet & Income Statement # 5 Accounts Receivable # 6 Accounts Payable # 7 Budget v Actual) (Shapiro, Mark) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
09/21/202698Docket Text
Notice of Telephonic Hearing. (RE: related document(s)97 Stipulation filed by Debtor In Possession Metalworking Lubricants Company) Hearing to be held on 9/24/2026 at 01:00 PM Courtroom 1975, 211 W. Fort St. for 97, (London, Cheryl)
Note: This hearing will be conducted by telephone. At least five minutes before the scheduled time for hearing, counsel and parties should call (202) 503-1666 and use Conference ID 164 557 275#. Landline connections are much preferred, but cell phone or other telephone services are allowed. Counsel and parties should place their phone on mute and wait until their case is called. After the case is called, counsel and parties should unmute their phone in order to enter their appearance and to speak, but should keep their phone on mute when not speaking. Anyone who dials into a court hearing is prohibited from placing the court on hold.
(Entered: 09/21/2026)
09/17/202697Docket Text
Stipulation By and Between Debtor and Ironclad Environmental Solutions, Inc. Re: entry of Order rejecting the unexpired prepetition lease between the Debtor and Ironclad, and for other relief . Filed by Debtor In Possession Metalworking Lubricants Company. (Shapiro, Mark) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
09/01/202696Docket Text
Stipulated Order For Relief From Automatic Stay For The Benefit Of Wells Fargo Vendor Financial Services, LLC, (Related Doc # 94). (TLC) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
08/31/2026Docket Text
Minute Entry Hearing Not Held. Disposition: Stipulation & Order Entered Re: Final Hearing (RE: related document(s)7 Chapter 11 First Day Motion to Use Cash Collateral filed by Debtor In Possession Metalworking Lubricants Company) (Binion, L) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
08/31/202695Docket Text
PDF with attached Audio File. Court Date & Time [ 8/31/2026 3:00:31 PM ]. File Size [ 8288 KB ]. Run Time [ 00:17:16 ]. (admin). (Entered: 08/31/2026)