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A Foundation for Success: Tough Decision Leads Brandenburg Pilot Plant to Bright Future
February 22nd, 2023
During a challenging external environment, we pride ourselves not only on hitting our customer deadlines, but also on bringing them greater value throughout the entire process. So when Brandenburg's Pilot Plant noticed some inefficiencies in the process, the team asked themselves without hesitation: how can we do better?
Posted in: KentuckyDanny Malone Joins Houston Team as Account Manager, Product Sales
February 14th, 2023
I am pleased to announce that Danny Malone has joined the Monument Houston team as Account Manager, Product Sales on January 30. In this position, he will report to me and will be responsible for developing and enhancing our relationships with customers. Danny previously ...Get to Know…Jared Bell, Bayport's Incredible Shift Lead
February 13th, 2023
As Monument celebrates Black History Month, we wanted to put the achievements and service of one of our very own in the spotlight! Jared Bell is not only Bayport’s fantastic Shift Lead, but also a trusted team advisor, an active member of his communities, and a new dad to a 2-month-old baby girl! Learn more about all the ways he’s dedicated to advancing the success of our plant and everyone around him.
Posted in: TexasA Q&A with Alexandra Bledsoe, Lead Production Engineer in the Brandenburg Polychem Unit
February 10th, 2023
With International Women and Girls in Science Day coming up on February 11, it’s a perfect time to catch up with Alexandra Bledsoe, Lead Production Engineer in the Brandenburg Polychem Unit. A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Alexandra joined Monument in 2015 immediately after graduating from the University of Kentucky with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. She had a choice of several companies to join and says the Monument colleagues she met while doing interviews were a major factor in her decision to kick off her career here: “Everyone was super friendly and encouraging, and I knew there would be many opportunities here for me to grow as an engineer.” Now, after eight years with us, she remains convinced she made the right choice.
Posted in: KentuckyTrey Turbeville Accepts Position as Commercial Development Manager, Custom Manufacturing
February 9th, 2023
I am pleased to announce that Trey Turbeville has accepted the position of Commercial Development Manager, Custom Manufacturing, reporting to Liam McMillan with an effective date of January 16, 2023. Trey is a Chemical Engineer who has experience in both operations and sales within...Going Digital: How Monument is Elevating Customer Service with New Order to Cash System
February 9th, 2023
From the time our company was just the Houston site to now five more sites later, Jason McDuff, Customer Service Manager,has witnessed the growth of every new location, watching each new team adopt the same administrative processes as the one before. But that was then. Now, we’re seizing the opportunity to bring our manual processes up to light speed to continue to meet our customers’ needs in a digital world.
Turning Crisis into Opportunity: Monument Kallo Uncovers Major Energy & Cost Reductions in Volatile Market
February 8th, 2023
In times of crisis, it’s often hard to find a positive. And that could have been the case when an international conflict completely derailed the costs and accessibility of energy sources used by Monument Chemical Kallo. But instead of accepting the new reality, the Kallo team had already pro-actively chosen to seek opportunity, turning the circumstances into a chance to elevate their energy usage management and implement new initiatives to reduce their long-term impact — on every level.
Posted in: BelgiumForest Richardson Celebrates 50 Wonderful Years at Monument Chemical!
February 7th, 2023
Everyone at Brandenburg’s Pilot Plant knows the name Forest Richardson. The Plant Technician is not only a seasoned vet in the chemical industry, but he’s also the longest-serving employee in Monument’s company history. This past December, he celebrated his 50 years, boasting a long history of career advancement, experience, and contributions that have helped make our Pilot Plant what it is today. He’s learned a lot over the last 5 decades — and we’ve all learned a lot from him! Now, he’s sharing his wonderful story with us. Congrats, Forest!
Posted in: KentuckyTENacity, Generosity & Countless Reasons to Celebrate: Brandenburg Turns 10!
February 6th, 2023
Everyone loves a good underdog story — and call us biased, but there isn’t one quite like that of Monument Brandenburg. From the beginning, the team has faced tough economic times, multiple leadership changes, and employee turnover, but always finds a way through it and a new reason to celebrate. Over the last ten years, the Brandenburg team has continued to diversify their portfolio, strengthen customer relationships, improve services, and make a positive impact on their community.
Posted in: KentuckyWendell Borges Accepts Role as Brandenburg Site Leader
February 1st, 2023
I am pleased to announce that Wendell Borges will transition into the role of Site Leader effective February 1, 2023. In this role, Wendell will report to me and will be responsible for directing all Brandenburg manufacturing activities by promoting safety, product quality and manufacturing excellen...
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