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Monument Houston Earns Seventh Pinnacle Award for Rail Safety Excellence
April 29th, 2025
At Monument Houston, excellence isn’t just a goal — it’s a way of life. And for the seventh year in a row, that unwavering commitment to safety has once again been recognized with Union Pacific’s prestigious Pinnacle Award.
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Posted in: Texas
Jason Grant and Jay Coyle Accept New Role as Production Supervisor - Polychem (Brandenburg)
April 28th, 2025
I am pleased to announce that Jason Grant and Jay Coyle have accepted the position of Production Supervisor for the Polychem unit. Jason started the role effective March 16, 2025, and Jay started in the role effective April 27, 2025. Both Jason and Jay will report to me and will be responsible for p...
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Posted in: People, Kentucky
Sustainability in Action: Monument Hosts SOCMA Sustainability Conference for the First Time
April 28th, 2025
Monument Chemical proudly hosted this year’s SOCMA Sustainability Conference – our third time attending the event and the first time Monument took the lead as host. We offered up The Heritage Group’s (THG) one-of-a-kind innovation facility – The Center – as the perfect backdrop for a two-day deep dive into what’s possible when sustainability and collaboration are not only discussed, but lived.
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April Wellness Focus: Micro-Moments of Calm — Small Habits That Make a Big Difference
April 22nd, 2025
Stress doesn’t always show up as a full-blown breakdown. Sometimes, it hides in the background—tight shoulders, a racing mind, or a short temper. That’s why carving out small, intentional moments of calm throughout the day can make a big impact. These “micro-moments” don’t require a full meditation retreat or a cleared schedule. In fact, most take less than five minutes...
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Centralized U.S. Procurement Team: Positioned for Excellence
April 8th, 2025
As first shared in January, I am excited to officially announce the formation of a centralized U.S. Procurement Team, under my leadership. I will continue to report to Dan Malone as part of the GLT, ensuring strategic alignment with our organizational goals. Today, I am happy to share more d...
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Posted in: People
Monument Fuels Multi-Industry Growth Possibilities with Astrea
April 2nd, 2025
In October 2024, Astrea Specialty Materials came to Monument Chemical with a big ask: Could we quickly ramp up production of Methyl Cyclohexane — a key ingredient used in rocket propellant and other advanced materials — after their supply became unreliable.
Our answer? Yes, we can!
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Posted in: Texas
Monument's Data Dashboard: How Digital Tools Are Telling the Story (THG Feature)
April 2nd, 2025
At our Brandenburg site, digital tools are changing the game. By turning complex data into clear, actionable insights, Wendell Borges is helping his team work smarter, faster, and safer — one dashboard at a time.
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Our Q1 2025 Work Anniversaries — Congratulations!
April 1st, 2025
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Celebrating Employee Appreciation Day
March 7th, 2025
A Heartfelt Thank You to the Monument Team! As we navigate through challenging times, your unwavering dedication and hard work have been more essential than ever. We see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn’t do this without you. Together, we will build the future we want for our team. ...
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Spotlight on… Solvent Purification using the Hazardous Secondary Materials (HSM) Exclusion
February 25th, 2025
At Monument Chemical, we’re committed to helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals by maximizing resource efficiency, reducing waste, and embracing circularity. Through our advanced solvent purification processes and the use of the Hazardous Secondary Materials (HSM) exclusion, we turn what was once considered waste into valuable resources – delivering both environmental and economic benefits.
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