by Suzanne Kingsbury | Aug 1, 2024 | Supply Security
This hurricane season, specialty oil suppliers and customers are faced with the increasingly disruptive effects of natural disasters on the supply chain. Experts say that climate change is raising ocean temperatures and sea levels, making extreme weather phenomena...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jul 15, 2024 | Environment
Process oils are important in the production of a variety of products from tires to textiles to thermoplastic elastomers. And recycled, re-refined oil is poised to make a huge impact on the entire industry. Valued at $73 billion in 2023, by 2029 the market for...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jul 1, 2024 | Economy, Supply Security
This quarter may look a little different for base oil buyers than what we’re used to seeing. While the summer months often see an uptick in demand, this year demand has been slower, leading some to think that the increase might not be as significant as in previous...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jun 17, 2024 | Product Applications
Achieving color stability is a crucial challenge in the world of engineering lightly-colored thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). But product-specific applications come with many other requirements as well. For example, low volatility may be required to keep extender...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Jun 3, 2024 | Quality Control, Renkert News, Safety, Supply Security
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was passed in 2011, expanding the FDA’s power to prevent foodborne illness. New regulations allowed the FDA to perform mandatory recalls, establish relationships with third-party verification bodies, and access firm safety...
