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 | Mar 4, 2026 | Product Applications
When a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) part fails an automotive “fogging” requirement, it can turn into a customer complaint fast. This case study shows how this process oil supplier helped one TPE producer move from “over the limit” to a safer, automotive-ready...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | May 1, 2025 | Renkert News, Supply Security
Each spring, the American Chemical Society (ACS) Rubber Division gathers polymer scientists, process oil suppliers, academics, and other key players in the elastomer industry to collaborate, learn, and celebrate innovations that move the industry forward. At this...
by Suzanne Kingsbury | Oct 15, 2024 | Product Applications, Supply Security
In many ways, process oils are one of the unsung heroes of commercial construction, as they improve efficiency in the production of a wide variety of important building materials. The process oils used in the production of synthetic rubber products like TPEs...
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...
