Now viewing articles posted in 2021.

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Limit Raised to $10,500

  March 30th, 2021

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  The latest stimulus package included good news from the IRS. For 2021, the Dependent Care FSA contribution limit has increased from $5,000 to $10,500. This means you can save even more by starting or increasing your Dependent Care FSA to pay for eligible dependent care expenses with tax-free dollars...

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• Ruth Papandria to Join Monument as Executive Assistant

  March 25th, 2021

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  Monument Team, I am pleased to announce that Ruth Papandria will be joining the Monument executive leadership team as Executive Assistant on March 29, 2021. Ruth will report to me and will provide administrative support to Monument Chemical’s Leadership team and manage our Indianapolis offi...

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• ADAM’S STORY

  March 10th, 2021

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  I have more than a few Safety Defining moments from my military days, but several years ago, I experienced what I consider a pretty good reminder of how fast things can go south. It involves a tree, a fire, and a humbling reminder to listen to my father-in-law...

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  Posted in: Safety Defining Moment

• New THG Course Catalog - Make 2021 Your Year to Grow!

  March 9th, 2021

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• Celebrating Yellow Belt Success in Brandenburg

  March 4th, 2021

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  Six Sigma methodology is all about using data to make processes more efficient or economical, which fits right in with Monument always challenging customers and employees to imagine what’s possible. Recently, a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt project was completed remotely to optimize the purchase and inventory of raw materials used at the site.

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• Keeping Haltermann Solutions’ Blending Capabilities Running During the Pandemic

  March 4th, 2021

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  When Haltermann Solutions lost blending providers for its test and reference fuels last summer, the team had to quickly react to keep supplying the automotive industry, one of its largest market segments.

  What could have been a major setback resulted in an excellent example of why Haltermann Solutions prides itself on the strength and dedication of its team, and its responsibility and commitment to customers.

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• A Message from Paul: How We Weathered Yet Another Challenge

  March 2nd, 2021

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  I couldn’t be prouder of the Monument employees at our Kentucky and three Houston Area sites for their incredible freeze preparation efforts and actions to keep our sites and teams safe through Winter Storm Uri. I am awed by and grateful for your dedication to each other, our communities, and our customers – it's what makes the Monument team so special.

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• A Message from Bill: Spotlight on Joel Swearingen

  March 1st, 2021

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  As we shared earlier this month on Monument Connect, Joel Swearingen, currently Monument Controller, has accepted a new role at The Heritage Group (THG) as Director, Corporate Finance and Accounting. In honor of Joel’s many contributions to Monument, I wanted to send a separate note to recognize the countless ways that Joel has supported our team, our growth, and who we are as a company today.

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• A Message from Paul: Update on Winter Storm Uri

  February 19th, 2021

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  Monument Team, Over the past year, you have demonstrated that together we can overcome a global pandemic while keeping each other safe. Now that we are dealing with a new challenge in the form of Winter Storm Uri, I want to reinforce that the safety and well-being of our employees and their famil...

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• Organizational Changes in the Monument Finance Team

  February 16th, 2021

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  Monument Team, I would like to announce some exciting changes to the Monument Finance organization. Joel Swearingen, currently Monument Controller, has accepted a new role at The Heritage Group (THG) as Director, Corporate Finance and Accounting. For over a decade, Joel has served as a trusted...

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