by Suzanne Kingsbury | Oct 15, 2025 | Economy, Supply Security
Oil tariffs are in the headlines again, and for specialty oils buyers, the math on landed cost is shifting under your feet. The biggest movers this month: the India surcharge stack, Section 301 (China) exclusion timing, and route-risk surcharges that won’t quit....
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Oct 8, 2025 | Supply Security
In specialty oils, what you can’t see can derail your line. Supply chain transparency—verifiable details from origin to delivery—turns unknowns into knowns so you can manage risk, prove compliance, and keep product flowing. Questions? Contact us. “Transparency” isn’t...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Oct 1, 2025 | Product Applications
In synthetic rubber manufacturing, the right process oil turns tough, sticky compounds into smooth-running mixes, cutting cycle times, improving consistency, and boosting part quality. Questions? Contact us. In synthetic rubber compounding, a few percent of the right...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Sep 24, 2025 | Economy
Buyers of white oils and specialty oils are facing another month of shifting inputs as tariff extensions, carrier surcharges, and Gulf-route insurance costs continue to affect landed cost and lead times. Here’s what has changed since August and how to protect your...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Sep 10, 2025 | Product Applications
Most of what’s in a finished lubricant is base oil—typically 70–90% for automotive lubes—so the purity and chemistry of that base stock dictate how long the oil lasts, how clean equipment stays, and how reliably it starts in the cold. In short: when you work with your...
