by jim newell | Feb 15, 2023 | Supply Security
At the two-day TOPCON event TPEs Unmasked! in September 2022, attendees eagerly discussed what they’re excited to see in the coming year—and their fears around topics like TPE process oil supply. There was plenty to be hopeful about, including TPE sustainability, new...
by jim newell | Feb 1, 2023 | Product Applications, Safety
As important as carbon black is to tire makers and other industries, carbon black dust can be a serious problem. Controlling it is essential. The top concern is worker health. When exposure to carbon black dust exceeds OSHA regulations, workers can get seriously...
by jim newell | Jan 17, 2023 | Economy, Supplier News
When your base oil supplier makes a pricing adjustment, what drives this change? It would be nice if the answer to this question was a simple summary of a few common reasons. But in reality, there are hundreds of factors that drive oil pricing changes, starting at the...
by jim newell | Jan 2, 2023 | Certifications, Supplier News
As the winds of change blow for lubricant manufacturers, SQF-certified suppliers can provide support in keeping up with regulatory changes. SQF (Safe Quality Food) may seem by its name to apply only to food manufacturing. But the program applies broadly, improving...
by jim newell | Dec 15, 2022 | Renkert News, Supply Security
Demand for pharma applications is driving thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) market growth, making this a good time to bolster supply chains for polymers, TPE process oil, and other raw materials. The global TPE market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate...
