The oil industry has almost entirely moved beyond Group I oils. But certain gaps in specialty oil availability among Group II products have lingered, such as high molecular weight (MW),... read more →
Signal Fluid Solution’s PSO 70 agricultural spray oil is now approved for use for pest and plant disease control in certified organic operations under the USDA National Organic Program. This... read more →
As important as carbon black is to tire makers and other industries, carbon black dust can be a serious problem. Controlling it is essential. The top concern is worker health.... read more →
When your base oil supplier makes a pricing adjustment, what drives this change? It would be nice if the answer to this question was a simple summary of a few... read more →
Demand for pharma applications is driving thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) market growth, making this a good time to bolster supply chains for polymers, TPE process oil, and other raw materials. The... read more →
Analysts see the writing on the wall for the fate of the internal combustion engine (ICE), causing passenger car and heavy-duty motor oil (PCMO/HDMO) makers and their base oil suppliers... read more →
As the food production industry strives to meet evolving consumer demands, specialty white oil supply will become increasingly critical. The global food market is expected to grow from about $2.3B... read more →
As we all look back over the last few years of pandemic-era economics, it’s never been clearer how much the success of every business depends on the strength of its... read more →
The oil industry has almost entirely moved beyond Group I oils. But certain gaps in specialty oil availability among Group II products have lingered, such as high molecular weight (MW),... read more →
As experienced process oil suppliers, we like to attend annual events like the World Adhesive & Sealant Conference. This year, the ongoing silicone shortage was definitely a dominant topic of conversation. But... read more →