The internal combustion engine (ICE) is starting to give way to electric vehicles (EV) in terms of market share, and specialty oil suppliers are watching the shift closely. Oil suppliers... read more →
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... read more →
Process oil suppliers traditionally place most products into one of three categories, but these traditional indicators of color stability don’t always tell the whole story. In general, these categories cover the... read more →
When you’re on the lookout for a mineral oil supplier, proximity is just one of many important factors to consider. Looking for a supplier near you is a great start. No supplier... read more →
In gel manufacturing, no raw material is more important than process oil. Polymers have their role to play. But oil is the definitive ingredient behind quality gel production. Your choice of... read more →
Rail logistics is essential to many industries, including specialty oil suppliers like us and the customers we serve. Our industry, and by extension, the industries we serve, depend on rail... read more →
Consumer demand for eco-friendly products is driving tremendous growth in the waste oil recycling industry. The waste oil market was valued at nearly $67B in 2022 and is projected to surpass $93B... read more →
Supply security remains a top concern for many industries that rely on specialty oils in manufacturing. In particular, makers of adhesives, sealants, rubbers, and synthetic polymers often have tightly limited... read more →
In the fall of 2022, an act of Congress prevented an economy-shaking national rail worker strike. But what if the strike had happened? What would be the effect on specialty... read more →
Our Observation US Markets for all intents and purposes have digested the recent postings announcement in early January. Buyers embraced the higher-than-expected reductions with open arms, yet many buyers remain... read more →