by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jul 15, 2026 | Economy
Oil tariffs and oil shipping costs are entering July with a new deadline, new proposed duties, higher freight pressure, and renewed Middle East shipping risk. For specialty oil buyers, the right question is not just “What changed?” It’s “What could change before my...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jul 8, 2026 | Product Applications
White oil suppliers play a quiet but important role in textile production. From fiber handling to machine lubrication to finished-product quality, the right oil can help manufacturers keep fabric moving, protect light-colored materials, and reduce avoidable production...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jul 1, 2026 | Product Applications
A TPE extrusion can look perfect coming off the line and still fail later. For thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) manufacturers, color stability is not only about the first part in the first production run. It is about how that part looks after heat, light, handling,...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jun 17, 2026 | Economy
Oil tariffs are only one part of the June cost picture. Trade rulings, refund timing, crude volatility, container rate increases, and Middle East shipping risk are all affecting how specialty oil buyers should think about landed cost, lead times, and supplier...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jun 10, 2026 | Product Applications
Naphthenic process oils can be the right fit when your application needs a useful balance of solvency, low-temperature flow, compatibility, and process performance. But choosing the right oil is only part of the decision. You also need the right naphthenic oil...
