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 →
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 →