by Suzanne Kingsbury | Dec 17, 2025 | Economy, Supply Security
Oil tariffs are back in the headlines, but for specialty oil buyers, the story is more nuanced than simple “up” or “down.” In November/December, some China Section 301 tariff exclusions were extended, certain “ships fees” tied to those tariffs are temporarily...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Dec 10, 2025 | Product Applications
Hospitals still depend on PVC medical tubing that wants to give up its phthalate plasticizers. The industry is pouring energy into keeping those additives in place. Instead, the industry could move to TPE tubing plasticized with high-purity white mineral oil and leave...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Dec 3, 2025 | Renkert News
Art Hines, Renkert Oil’s Director of Operational Excellence, recently took some time off—but not for a typical vacation. He flew overseas to stuff clothing bags, wash dishes, and serve hot meals at a community outreach center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Through his...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Nov 19, 2025 | Economy
Oil tariffs continue to shift, and they’re not moving alone. Route-risk surcharges and small-parcel duty changes are reshaping landed costs for specialty oil buyers. Questions? Contact us. November’s cost picture is being pulled mainly by three levers: Section 301...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Nov 12, 2025 | Product Applications
Automotive plastics face tougher targets every year—cleaner cabins, longer lifespans, tighter color specs, and fewer defects on the line. The quiet enabler? Choosing the right process oil. Questions? Contact us. When you specify paraffinic, low-volatility process oils...
