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4 New Houston Area EMRs Step Up to Elevate Team Safety
February 22nd, 2022
Getting certified as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is no easy task. But the hard work and commitment of Monument’s EMR-certified team members are key factors in building a safer work environment for all of us. An EMR certification gives an employee the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate lifesaving interventions on-site, prior to additional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) support. Monument is happy to congratulate our four new EMRs on their recent certifications!
Posted in: TexasManufacturing & Supply Chain Promotions
February 21st, 2022
To support the alignment of our Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams, we are excited to announce that three of our leaders are moving into expanded roles.
Consistent Improvement Leads to ISO:9001 Certification in Bayport
February 21st, 2022
The saying “consistency is the key to success” is more than just a quote or slogan – it’s a principle that drives our actions at Monument. With this in mind, we wanted to share some of the lessons we learned in working to achieve ISO 9001 certification for our Bayport site – and how we plan to build on these in doing the same at our newest facility in Port Arthur, Texas.
Posted in: TexasCommercial Success of High-Purity THF in Europe Supplies Top Pharma Customers – and Spotlights the “Monument Way”
February 10th, 2022
In 2014, Monument Chemical’s site in Belgium (Kallo) began producing Tetrahydrofuran (THF) to meet growing market demand. In the beginning, the Marketing and Production teams focused on lower-volume runs for technical applications to earn some market share. But their sights were set much higher: they were intent on becoming the THF supplier to top segments in the pharma, fragrance, and electronics industries.
Jon-Paul Leduc, Monument’s Business Development Manager, Europe, shares this tale of teamwork that led to a big win for the Kallo team.
Posted in: BelgiumFueled By a Shared Mission: Brandenburg KY Reduces Nitrogen to Record-Breaking Levels
February 1st, 2022
When a company sets a site-wide savings objective for the year, achieving it is considered a major win. But when an entire team feels a strong responsibility to the large-scale impact of that goal, you don’t just hit that target — you smash it. And that’s exactly what the Brandenburg, Kentucky team recently accomplished, reducing sitewide Nitrogen usage to historic lows in 2021.
Posted in: KentuckyRunning on Adrenaline: Monument Employee Tackles Houston Marathon
January 21st, 2022
Ten years ago, if you would’ve asked Romain Vidal-Michel, Sr. Production Engineer/Operations Manager at Monument,what his fitness routine looked like, he wouldn’t have even said running — he’d tell you he jogs.
But that was then. Now, he’s clocked hundreds of competitive miles throughout his more-recent running career — from 10-milers, half marathons, fulls, and more. That impressive resume includes this past weekend, when he finished The Chevron Houston Marathon in 3:52, crushing his previous time of 4:18.
Alex Willig and Michael Schelling Promoted to Senior Production Engineer, Houston
January 20th, 2022
I am pleased to announce that Alex Willig and Michael Schelling, both currently Production Engineers, have been promoted to the role of Senior Production Engineer, effective January 17. In this role, they will lead the operation of distillation projects and hydrogenation reactors, as well as overs...Houston BMT Planning Session Lays Foundation for a Successful 2022!
January 19th, 2022
In late 2021, the Houston BMT met offsite for a day-long meeting to assess the team’s performance and how we want to work together to maximize success as we continue planning for 2022.
Posted in: TexasDaniel Haamann Joins Monument as Strategy & Corporate Development Leader
January 17th, 2022
Monument Team,I am pleased to announce that Daniel Haamann has joined Monument Chemical as a Strategy & Corporate Development Leader, effective today, January 17, 2022.In this role, Daniel will report to me and will have responsibilities for business growth through organic means and potential acq...Posted in: PeopleWendell Borges Joins Monument Chemical Kentucky as Operations Manager
January 17th, 2022
I am pleased to announce that Wendell Borges joins the Monument Chemical Kentucky team as the Operations Manager effective today, January 17, 2022. In this role, Wendell will report to me and will be responsible for overall production operations across the Brandenburg Site. The primary goal of the O...
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