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...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jun 3, 2026 | Product Applications
Food-grade oils may not be the most visible ingredient in a finished product, but they can play an important role in product quality, processing, stability, and consumer confidence. Questions? Contact us. For supplement manufacturers, the right process oil isn’t just...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | May 27, 2026 | Environment, Safety
PFAS have helped solve some of the toughest performance problems in lubricant manufacturing. Now, they’re also creating new questions around safety, documentation, and regulatory risk. Questions? Contact us. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class...
