When sparks fly in the Meade County Skills Welding Program, they’re symbols of opportunity, growth, and craftsmanship. For nearly 50 years, this hands-on program has helped students turn classroom learning into real-world skills. Thanks to the support of Monument Chemical’s Community Partnership Initiative (CPI) grant at the Brandenburg, Kentucky site, that legacy is getting an exciting upgrade.

Over the past three decades, Adam has worn a lot of hats – in and outside of Monument. He’s served in the Navy, worked as an engineer, led teams at both our Houston, TX and Brandenburg, KY sites, and now serves as Vice President of Operations for Monument Chemical. But if you ask him, each experience – from painting a naval ship by flashlight to mentoring future engineers – taught him something new about leadership, people, and perspective.

We recently sat down with Adam to talk about his roots, his lessons learned, and what still fuels him today.

Fifty years is more than a milestone – it’s a legacy. Monument is proud to celebrate Indresh Mathur, Director of Innovation & Customer Solutions for Renewables & Fuels, as he marks five decades of innovation, leadership, and problem-solving.

At Monument Chemical’s Antwerp site, safety isn’t just a priority – it’s a way of working. And after more than 2,200 days without a lost-time injury (LTI), the team has a powerful reminder of what’s possible when everyone – from the plant floor to the leadership team – takes ownership of safety.

Monument Chemical is proud to announce a major milestone: our Renewables and Fuels business has been awarded a multi-year contract by the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), part of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), to supply JP-10 and PF-1: two of the most advanced, high-energy propellants in the world.

What do you get when you mix elephant toothpaste, balloon helicopters, and a team of chemical engineers? A classroom full of wide-eyed students and hands-on learning they’ll never forget!

For the second year in a row, Monument Chemical brought science to life during an immersive STEAM Lab takeover at Meade County’s College & Career Center. The event, which spanned two days and engaged Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) students across grade levels, showcased just how exciting and relevant science can be — both in the lab and in life.

May is Mental Health Month – a time to remember that caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health. At Monument, we believe supporting your well-being means having the right resources available and creating spaces where connection and care are part of everyday life. This month, we’re excited to share two ways that belief is being put into action...

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.

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.

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!