by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jan 21, 2026 | Economy
Oil tariffs may not be the only line item changing your costs in January 2026. Shipping routes, carrier fees, and “event” surcharges can swing your landed cost just as fast. Here’s what specialty oil buyers should watch right now, plus a simple checklist to protect...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jan 14, 2026 | Product Applications
In synthetic rubber production, small changes can have a big impact. A compound that mixes smoothly can save time. A compound that runs the same way every day can reduce scrap. That’s one reason many rubber producers use process oils, and naphthenic oils may be the...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jan 7, 2026 | Product Applications
Cooling high-density artificial intelligence (AI) data centers often means bringing liquid very close to hot chips, which can also mean more seals, more connections, and more chances for leaks. Immersion cooling oils such as GTL (natural gas-to-liquid) isoparaffins...
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...
