by jim newell | Sep 15, 2022 | Supplier News, Supply Security
Lubricant makers have been struggling with tight base oil supply and significant pricing pressure since late 2020. Continuing to serve their customers well comes down to having the right strategies and partnerships in place. There’s no hiding that it’s been a tough...
by jim newell | Sep 1, 2022 | Environment, Product Applications
As experienced process oil suppliers, we like to attend annual events like the World Adhesive & Sealant Conference. This year, the ongoing silicone shortage was definitely a dominant topic of conversation. But it certainly wasn’t the only issue that was top of...
by jim newell | Aug 15, 2022 | Product Applications, Quality Control
Process oil suppliers traditionally place most products into one of three categories, but these traditional indicators of color stability don’t always tell the whole story. In general, these categories cover the spectrum of desired qualities for use in rubber, EPDM...
by jim newell | Aug 1, 2022 | Renkert News, Supply Security
As if economic concerns like worker shortages and inflation weren’t worrisome enough, here comes another hurricane season that could threaten specialty oil supply security. Here are a few “fun” facts about hurricane season 2022: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
by jim newell | Jul 15, 2022 | Economy, Supplier News
Early in the second quarter of 2022, we examined where oil prices might be headed and the downstream effects on specialty oil suppliers and customers. It appears we have good news. To briefly recap where we’ve been: Crude oil prices increased by nearly 60% throughout...
