by Suzanne Kingsbury | Nov 4, 2026 | Product Applications
The right process oils can improve the flexibility, strength, appearance, and manufacturing efficiency of adhesives and sealants. Learn how oil selection affects performance and what manufacturers should consider when choosing a specialty oil. Questions? Contact us....
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Oct 21, 2026 | Economy
Choosing a reliable base oil supplier is especially important as October brings fresh tariff questions, shipping disruptions, and freight volatility. Here’s what specialty oil buyers need to know about the latest oil tariffs and shipping developments. Questions?...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Oct 14, 2026 | Product Applications
SEBS polymer and SBS polymer are styrenic block copolymers used as the base materials in many thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds. Process oils help manufacturers soften these polymers and fine-tune properties such as Shore A hardness for applications ranging from...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Oct 7, 2026 | Supply Security
HF Sinclair’s plan to retire base oil refining at its Petro-Canada Lubricants facility in Mississauga, Ontario, will change an important piece of the North American specialty oil supply chain. For manufacturers looking for a white oil producer, the transition is a...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Sep 16, 2026 | Economy
Oil tariffs may be creating less uncertainty than they did earlier this summer, but specialty oil buyers are still facing significant shipping and supply-chain risks. Questions? Contact us. In this month’s update, we cover the biggest factors affecting cost and...
