by Suzanne Kingsbury | Mar 18, 2026 | Economy
March is not bringing clarity. Instead, specialty oil buyers are dealing with a messy overlap of tariff litigation, newly reimposed duties under a different legal theory, refund uncertainty, a spike in crude oil prices tied to new Middle East conflict, and freight...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Mar 11, 2026 | Renkert News
Dr. Timothy P. Lodge has been named the 2026 recipient of the Chemistry of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) Award, sponsored by process oil supplier Renkert Oil, recognizing his influential research that has helped shape how the industry understands and engineers...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Mar 4, 2026 | Product Applications
When a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) part fails an automotive “fogging” requirement, it can turn into a customer complaint fast. This case study shows how this process oil supplier helped one TPE producer move from “over the limit” to a safer, automotive-ready...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Feb 18, 2026 | Economy
In February, we’re unlikely to see a sudden “new tariff” headline. However, we’re seeing a quiet mix of legal uncertainty, shifting shipping routes—including a potential loosening of trade restrictions with Venezuela—and rate swings that can change your landed cost...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Feb 11, 2026 | Supply Security
If you buy specialty oils, the next decade is going to feel less like routine purchasing and more like risk management. Questions? Contact us. A lot of specialty oil decisions used to come down to two things: “Will it work?” and “Can I get it on time?” Over the next...
