by Suzanne Kingsbury | Apr 15, 2026 | Economy
April is forcing specialty oil buyers to think about oil tariffs more broadly. They still matter, but they’re now colliding with a fast-moving oil market, tighter tanker availability, and an ever-evolving geopolitical landscape. Questions? Contact us. Import tariffs...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Apr 8, 2026 | Safety, Supply Security
When you’re buying specialty oils for food, beverage, packaging, or other sensitive applications, price isn’t the only question that matters. You also need confidence in who’s providing the product. That’s where SQF-certified suppliers come in. Questions? Contact us....
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Apr 1, 2026 | Environment, Safety
Choosing a medical-grade oil supplier is not just about finding a highly refined product. For personal care manufacturers, it is also about reducing regulatory risk and making sure the documentation behind the oil supports the way the finished product will be marketed...
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...