by Suzanne Kingsbury | Feb 4, 2026 | Product Applications
When a clear hot-melt adhesive starts turning yellow, it can look like a product-quality issue even if performance is still “fine.” Here’s how an adhesive extender oil change helped one adhesive maker keep their product clearer over time. Processing problems in...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Apr 15, 2024 | Renkert News, Supply Security
Each year, the American Chemical Society (ACS) Rubber Division hosts a spring technical meeting to further its mission of uniting science and industry in the elastomer industry. Conference-goers range from academics to government representatives, from process oil...
by Jim Donohue | Mar 1, 2024 | Environment, Product Applications
The thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) industry is growing faster than ever, projected to grow from about 10 million metric tons in 2025 at a rate of 5% throughout the decade. This is not surprising when you take into account the numerous industries in which TPEs play a...
by Jim Donohue | Jul 17, 2023 | Economy, Supply Security
Global supply chains continue to face significant disruptions compared with the pre-pandemic world, and process oil suppliers are no exception. Shortages of select specialty oils used in the production of synthetic rubbers, sealants, and adhesives continue to plague...
by jim newell | Mar 1, 2023 | Environment, Safety
Today, advancements in custom polymers such as TPEs (thermoplastic elastomers) are improving products, making us safer, and protecting the future of our planet. Our partner Star Thermoplastics is a leader in the field. As detailed in the February 2023 issue of...
