When You Switch Rubber Suppliers Mid-Program, Here’s What Goes Wrong
Sometimes switching rubber suppliers is the right call. A supplier who can’t hold tolerances, can’t communicate, or can’t keep up […]
Rubber Prices
Why Your Rubber Supplier’s Lead Time Estimate Is Almost Always Wrong
You already know the quoted lead time was wrong. What’s less clear is why, and whether it was predictable. It
From RFQ to First Article: What the Timeline Actually Looks Like for Custom Rubber Parts
Program timelines get built around assumptions. When the rubber component assumption is wrong, and it often is, everything downstream moves
What Is Rubber Tubing?
Rubber tubing is tubing made primarily from rubber or polymer materials. Rubber tubing offers excellent flexibility, durability, and tensile strength,
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