Monument Chemical recently became the first U.S. manufacturer to produce polyols from captured carbon, launching a new product line called Poly-CO₂® at our Brandenburg, Kentucky facility. Built on Econic Technologies’ renewable carbon platform, this breakthrough replaces fossil-based feedstocks with CO₂ – reducing global warming potential by up to 30% while delivering the same (or better) performance customers expect.

We sat down with Monument Oxides business leaders, Don Phillips, Vice President, Rob Einterz, Business Development Manager, and Deb Schofner, Sales Director, to talk about what this launch means for the polyurethane industry, how the partnership with Econic came to life, and what’s next for this innovative new product line.

If you’ve spent any time around Monument, you’ve likely crossed paths with Sarves Peri, maybe in a meeting, or during a plant visit, or in a conversation about where we’re headed next. While Sarves recently stepped into the role of President, his story at Monument — and his leadership style — have been shaped over many years and many moments. We sat down with Sarves to talk about Monument’s culture, the road ahead, and what helps teams grow stronger together.

Monument Chemical announced today that Sarves Peri has been appointed President of Monument Chemical, effective January 1, 2026. Sarves will succeed current President Paul Raymond, who will retire in July 2026 after leading the company through a period of significant growth, operational strength, and market expansion.

This fall, Monument once again joined forces with Meade County Schools in Kentucky to spark curiosity and open doors for the next generation of engineers, technicians, and innovators. Through two hands-on events – the Manufacturing Expo and Tech Connect – Monument team members helped local students see that exciting, rewarding careers in advanced manufacturing are not just possible, but happening right here in their own community.

Monument has begun the first US-based production of polyols from renewable carbon this month at its manufacturing facility in Brandenburg, KY. The new product line of polycarbonate ether (PCE) polyols is based on a process from Econic Technologies that replaces fossil-based feedstocks with captured CO2 and reduces global warming potential by 20-30%.

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.

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.