On October 29, hundreds of the brightest minds in chemical manufacturing gathered in Charleston, SC for SOCMA’s annual Summit. If you don’t know SOCMA (the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates®), their organization is helping shape the future of the specialty chemicals industry by empowering the growth of its leaders. Monument Chemical is proud to be one of them.

On November 18, 2024, the Baytown team came together to celebrate 14 years OSHA free with a BBQ lunch!

Monument manufactures several high purity organic solvents used in the semiconductor value chain. Solvents in our portfolio include PGMEA, PGME, MIBC, IPA, HG, and PG. We understand the stringent needs of the industry and partner closely with our Tier-1 customers to deliver consistent and reliable product to the U.S. and European markets.

On November 1, Monument Chemical employees from the Brandenburg, KY site participated in the Manufacturing Expo at the Meade County College and Career Center, an event designed to introduce students to the fascinating world of manufacturing through interactive, hands-on experiences.

Monument Chemical was thrilled to participate in the CIEX Chemical Innovation Summit last week! During the event, CEO Paul Raymond presented, "Monument Chemical’s Journey to Catalyze Commercialization of Green Chemistry" - which showcased how we are actively supporting our customers in unique ways to commercialize green chemistry derivatives.

As any Monument team member will tell you, a LOT can be accomplished in 100 days! Renee Havrilla, our new Global Lead for the Solvents business, was eager to share how much she’s learned in her first 100 days in the role – and the unique perspective she's gaining as she navigates the opportunities and challenges of leading such a dynamic business with the Solvents team. From deepening her understanding of our customer relationships and markets to meeting the diverse experts across the Solvents business, Renee’s first few months have built her excitement (and ours!) for what’s to come for this innovative team. Let’s dive into Renee’s insights, learnings, and vision for the future of Monument's Solvents business…

One year ago, Monument’s U.S. team was celebrating a Bronze EcoVadis status, achieved with no prior experience with the process. But in addition to our “high fives” and celebrations, we also set our sights on becoming even better — in true Monument fashion.

That vision quickly became action, and this year, it also became a reality. Monument has earned a Silver Medal from EcoVadis for our U.S. sites (joining our Belgium team, who earned silver status in 2018).

Ted Olszanski joined Monument Houston in May 2023, stepping into the role of Operations Manager with over a decade of experience as a production leader in the chemical and refining industries. His background includes overseeing plant operations, ranging from startup and shutdown activities to turnarounds and emergency operations. Ted's path to engineering was influenced by his family...

The Heritage Group (THG) and Monument Chemical are thrilled to host the annual Chemical Innovation Exchange Conference (CIEX) at the THG Center October 24 and 25, 2024. CIEX is designed for C-level R&D, Innovation, and Sustainability experts from the consumer, industrial, and specialty chemical sectors. Now in its 10th edition, CIEX is focused on creating value by bringing together the right people, fostering synergies, and actively facilitating connections among potential partners. (You can learn more about CIEX here.)

If you don’t know anything about the Yellow Jacket Space Program (YJSP), you likely will soon. The 200+ student rocketry team at Georgia Tech is working diligently to be the very first collegiate team to launch a liquid-fueled rocket to the edge of space — 100 km above the earth.