What Is Rubber Tubing?
Rubber tubing is tubing made primarily from rubber or polymer materials. Rubber tubing offers excellent flexibility, durability, and tensile strength, […]
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The Cost of Chaos: Economic Challenges Going Into 2019
The start of 2019 carries with it several uncertainties from 2018: for example, the instability of the global supply chain
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Ringing in a New Year of Continued Manufacturing Growth
2019 Manufacturing Projections As manufacturers begin looking for ways to evolve in the new year, it is necessary to
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The Universal Polymer & Rubber Team Review: Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season
2019 is nearly here! While we’re looking forward to the manufacturing year that lies ahead, as an industry leader,
How New Chinese Tariffs Impact Small-Mid Sized Manufacturers
Recently imposed Chinese tariffs on U.S. rubber imports will have significant impact on the small to medium American manufacturers that
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Universal Polymer & Rubber: Examining our Acquisition Strategy
Who Did We Recently Acquire? UP&R is proud to announce that we have just completed our fifth overall acquisition, and
Tariffs Impact Small and Mid-Size Businesses in the U.S.
In August 2025, President Trump’s tariffs continue to affect a wide range of products, most notably steel and aluminum. Rising
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What’s in Store for the US Rubber Market? A Must-Read Overview
No Market Stands Alone: When the demand for one rises or falls – the other is impacted, either directly or
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5 Ways to Run a Thriving Manufacturing Company: Lessons from an American Success Story
For almost half a century Universal Polymer and Rubber has been a market leader in the domain of rubber and
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Chaos and Uncertainty
Chaos and uncertainty aren’t ideal conditions to operate in, but they’re facts of life in our business. To that end,