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Two New Distillation Columns Create Countless Growth Possibilities for Houston
July 20th, 2022
Growth has been a common trend for the Monument Houston team since the site opened its doors in 2008. And with the addition of an increasingly expanding custom manufacturing portfolio, that growth prompted some big decisions and major additions Because while our pipeline increased, our distillation capacity wasn’t increasing with it. So the team decided it was time to stop racking our brains on how to maximize the space we had — and make a lot more of it!
Posted in: TexasEugene Roush Joins MCK Team as Human Resources Business Partner
July 19th, 2022
I am pleased to announce that Eugene Roush joins the Monument Chemical Kentucky team as Human Resources Business Partner, effective July 18, 2022. In this role, Eugene will report to me and will be responsible for labor/employee relations, key metrics to meet the targets and goals of the d...Bayport’s Partnership with Clear Creek Schools Helps Shape the Next Gen of STEM in Houston
July 14th, 2022
With over 45 schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District, there’s a lot of potential future engineers and scientists coming through the ranks every year. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for most of these students or their teachers to think these are the only two paths our industry has to offer. Lucky for them, Monument’s partnership with Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) and Clear Creek ISD (CCISD) is on a mission to change that — and a whole lot more.
Posted in: TexasBayport Team Delivers Big Results in Polybutene Campaign Despite “Sticky” Process
July 13th, 2022
When you’re handling a product where the tiniest quality flaw can derail the entire production process, attention to detail matters — big time. And in the case of the Bayport site’s recent campaign producing the molasses-like polymer used in makeup products, the team could have easily found themselves in a sticky situation. Instead, they delivered in a major way, not only hitting deadlines, but coming in way ahead of schedule and reducing production costs in the process.
Posted in: TexasNew Employee Spotlight: Welcome to Emmanuel Gatling!
July 12th, 2022
From ensuring all operations are running smoothly on site to staffing department personnel, Bayport’s new Operations Manager, Emmanuel Gatling, is excited to bring a fresh perspective and competitive spirit to Houston.
Posted in: TexasBrian Vincent Promoted to Shipping & Logistics Superintendent
July 2nd, 2022
Monument Team, I am pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2022 as part of Monument’s career progression Brian Vincent has been promoted to Shipping & Logistics Superintendent. Brian joined Monument Chemical as the Shipping Supervisor in February 2020 and has ...Posted in: PeopleFrom Excess to Success: Historic Wins Keep Flowing for Monument Kentucky’s Amination Expansion
June 14th, 2022
A business expansion is a positive thing. That doesn’t necessarily mean there won’t be some growing pains that come along with it. So, when Monument Chemical Kentucky made the decision to expand by doubling the production of their amination unit, they anticipated some side effects in terms of excess aqua ammonia. But creative thinking and perseverance turned a messy situation into a historic win for the Kentucky team.
Posted in: KentuckyLuci Barbosa Helps Monument Navigate the Complexities of Tariffs – and Maximize Refunds
June 3rd, 2022
Americans are pretty used to paying taxes – whether on property, clothing, groceries and more. The tax rate differs depending on the item and where you live. But what about companies, like Monument, who purchase things like raw materials, from other countries. How does that work?
Emmanuel Gatling Joins Monument as Operations Manager for Bayport
May 23rd, 2022
I am pleased to announce that Emmanuel Gatling will join Monument as the Operations Manager for Bayport on May 23 rd. He will report to me. Emmanuel's initial focus will be to lead the operations team in their daily activities while also learning the facility through his CTL training. The Produc...“Safety First” is The Kallo Site Motto — and It’s Made a Big Impact
May 20th, 2022
It’s no surprise that our plant teams make safety their top priority. But as we all know, translating that goal into action isn’t always as easy. For our Kallo team, it’s all about teamwork fueled by repetition. And that strategy is yielding big results.
On Thursday, March 17, the Kallo team hit 1000 days without a major safety incident or lost time injury. And with 130 employees and 70 contractors working on site at any given time, the focus on safety has a large net to cast.
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