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Monument Brandenburg Team Inspires Students at Local Manufacturing Expo
November 20th, 2024
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.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsMonument Shares Our Journey to Catalyze Commercialization of Green Chemistry at CIEX 2024
October 28th, 2024
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.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsMonument Achieves Silver EcoVadis Certification: 5 Tips for Improving Operational Sustainability
October 15th, 2024
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).
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsCIEX at The Center: Building Our “Runway” for Collaboration, Industry Growth, and Sustainable Innovation
September 18th, 2024
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.)
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsShooting for the Stars: Monument Helps Fuel the Ambitious Race to Space for Georgia Tech’s Prestigious Rocketry Program
September 16th, 2024
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.
Safety Never Takes a Break – Celebrating Five Years LTI Free at the Kallo Site
September 10th, 2024
Recently, at Monument Kallo’s plant in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium, the team gathered to celebrate a significant milestone – five years without a lost time injury (LTI). The event was celebrated with well over 100 employees and contractors, and with Monument’s CEO Paul Raymond. Pizza trucks were on site, handing out slices to each and every member of the team – all of whom were a vital part of this achievement.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsMonument is Making Big Moves to Improve Customer Service and Employee Growth
July 12th, 2024
One year ago, Monument Chemical embarked on a major transformative shift into renewable fuels, leveraging decades of experience in specialty fuels from our Haltermann Solutions team. But as we took an exciting step forward into the new venture, we also took an intentional step back. Because we knew that the best way to elevate our service was to unify our approach — guided by our greatest strengths across every facility.
Posted in: Top News & EventsPort Arthur Lands ISCC Certification To Pave Exciting New Chapter in Sustainable Products
June 14th, 2024
In an era where sustainability is driving major evolutions in the manufacturing industry, staying on top of market demands is not only important, it's also a necessity. Fortunately, the Port Arthur team is taking this commitment a step further, putting the site at the forefront of sustainable products with a certification that will address a need many U.S. businesses have yet to realize.
Posted in: Our Products, Top News & EventsMonument Houston Continues to Raise the Bar for Safety, Achieving Its 6th Pinnacle Award
June 5th, 2024
The Monument Houston team has made a habit out of achieving excellence. But even though it's something we’ve made a standard, that doesn’t mean it’s not worth celebrating!
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsDriving the Future of Octane: Monument's National Symposium Brings Key Players Together For Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences
June 2nd, 2024
From April 22 to 24, over one hundred industry experts and technicians flew in from all over the country to swap stories and gain insight into the future of octane fuels.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsChemical Reactions Get Big Student Reactions During Monument's Classroom Takeover at Steam Labs
April 10th, 2024
Everyone in the STEAM Lab at Meade County’s College & Career Center a few weeks ago saw the world of science and math come alive with interactive chemical reactions that brought bright smiles to the faces of every student in the room.
Monument Chemical Honored for Outstanding Community Service in Meade County
April 2nd, 2024
Monument Chemical was recently presented with the Outstanding Service to the Community award at the annual Meade County (Kentucky) Chamber Banquet. The award recognizes a business, individual, or organization in the Meade County Chamber of Commerce.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsLearning Through Experience: Monument Engineer Redesigns Career Path with Business Development Focus to Pursue Unique Opportunities
March 18th, 2024
When Bram De Maesschalck decided to join our team as Production Engineer two years ago, he knew Monument was a company where he could make an immediate impact and be a true driver of change.
Posted in: Our People, Top News & EventsEnterprise Risk Management Insights: Monument's Top Three Learnings from 2023
January 30th, 2024
As many companies do at the beginning of the year, Monument recently compiled a comprehensive list of our top wins from 2023 – to share with our team members and capture learnings that we can build on this year.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsJoin Monument in Nashville at the 2024 SOCMA Show (Feb 19-21)
January 29th, 2024
Join Monument Chemical at the 2024 SOCMA Show in Nashville from February 19-21! Visit us at Booth 515 to talk about our distillation capacity, our EO/PO chemistry, or any challenge your team is trying to tackle this year. We look forward to seeing you in Nashville!
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsMonument Partners with Meade County Schools to Set A Safety 'First' for Entire State
January 22nd, 2024
Meade County School District is setting a new safety precedent across the state of Kentucky — and the Monument Brandenburg site is helping make it possible.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsMonument’s Annual Community Grant Recipient Will Cultivate Purposeful Learning Experiences along Buttermilk Falls Trail
November 2nd, 2023
Every season, hundreds of Meade County residents find exploration and solace among the foaming cascade of Buttermilk Creek on the park’s immersive, 2.25-mile trail. But as of this April, their experiences will be enriched by a new level of appreciation and understanding of the plants and wildlife that inhabit it.
And Monument is proud to be part of what’s to come! The Monument Brandenburg Community Advisory Council recently awarded Meade Co. Extension Homemakers with a Community Partnership Initiative (CPI) grant for their “Life on Buttermilk Falls Program,” which will truly take education outside the classroom.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsBayport Hits Major Milestone with 5 Years OSHA Free
September 6th, 2023
August 20, 2023 will be a day that no one at Monument Bayport will soon forget.
The team’s unparalleled dedication to safety over the years has paid off in a major way — as Bayport officially hit 5 years OSHA recordable/injury free!
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsPort Arthur Joins Other Monument Plants in Achieving ISO 9001 Status in Record Time
August 22nd, 2023
The newest member of the Monument family – our Port Arthur plant – was recently awarded ISO 9001 status, a significant milestone that will advance the site’s growth and enhance the capabilities of Monument as a whole. It joins Houston, Kallo, Brandenburg, and Bayport sites as ISO 9001 certified. The most impressive thing about Port Arthur’s new status is the time in which it was achieved!
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsMonument Creates New Chemistry with This Year’s Meade County Fair
August 21st, 2023
For over a century, the Meade County Fair has brought thousands of smiles to the faces of kids and adults alike. From carnival games and rides to tractor pulls and animal exhibits, there is something for everyone. But this year, thanks to a dedicated group of our Brandenburg employees, science lovers also found their special place in the crowd!
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsMonument Houston’s Elevated Safety Standards Earn Regional Award — Again!
July 21st, 2023
In just a few words, “delivering every tank car safely” perfectly summarizes the mission of Monument Houston’s rail team. While that may seem simple enough, the efforts behind making this possible are anything but. And if anyone understands that, it’s the Union Pacific Railroad (UP). So when they recognize a chemical company in this area, it’s a big deal.
And this year, Monument Chemical took that achievement to the next level. We are proud to be one of less than 100 companies across the region to earn the 2022 Union Pacific Pinnacle Award, and it wasn’t the first time we’ve made the prestigious list. But it was under some of the most impressive circumstances yet!
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsKallo Sets the Scene for World Safety Day with “See – Say – Stop” Event
June 15th, 2023
Every spring, World Safety Day rolls around on April 28, serving as the perfect opportunity to celebrate the on-going efforts that put safety at the core of everything we do. But this year, Monument Kallo really stepped it up with an event that tested our team’s knowledge, sparked meaningful conversations, and truly felt like a celebration.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsMonument Attends ESG Workshop to Boost Company-Wide EcoVadis Certification Achievements
May 15th, 2023
Monument’s commitment to sustainability isn’t anything new. Across our business and operations at every site, you can witness our teams creating new initiatives and uncovering innovative solutions to tighter regulations — and we’re not slowing down. In fact, our ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) journey is only gaining momentum — including Monument participation in the SOCMA ESG Workshop, “Developing an ESG Strategy,” this April.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsMonument Bayport Team Awarded EcoVadis Bronze Status – Our Sustainability and ESG Journey Gains Momentum
May 5th, 2023
A few months ago, a cross-functional team at the Monument Bayport facility spent countless hours together in a conference room working their way through an intensive EcoVadis questionnaire. Led by Rick Caines, they explored and addressed every avenue needed to demonstrate the site’s commitment to sustainable practices in its operations, supply chain, and product offerings.
Thanks to the team’s tenacious approach – and the help of an excellent consultant – Monument Bayport was awarded EcoVadis Bronze status within a month.
We’re purposefully kicking off this sustainability feature with a tangible win. Here’s why…
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsMonument Sponsors 20th Anniversary of You Be The Chemist Challenge!
March 17th, 2023
Another year, another successful You Be the Chemist Challenge! But while it may have been nothing out of the ordinary for a number of Monument Brandenburg, KY team members to be working hard both behind the scenes and on stage at the Chemical Education Foundation’s (CEF) regional competition, this year’s theme was an easy one: The 20th Anniversary Event!
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsA 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 the Monument Brandenburg Pilot Plant noticed some inefficiencies in the process, the team asked themselves without hesitation: how can we do better? Here's what happened...
Posted in: Custom Manufacturing, Top News & EventsTENacity, 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: Custom Manufacturing, Top News & EventsMonument Chemical Joins Founding Members of Semiconductor Climate Consortium
November 1st, 2022
SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chains, announced the founding members of the new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC). This group is designed to accelerate industry supply chain efforts to reduce the ecosystem’s greenhouse gas emissions by working together on common goals. As one of 65 founding members, Monument Chemical is excited to work together with its supply chain partners to advance sustainability manufacturing practices and better serve its electronic business customers in this capacity.
Posted in: Top News & EventsMonument’s Annual Community Grant Recipient Aims to Make Every Ounce Count in Food Prep & Preservation Education
September 28th, 2022
Every year, the Monument Chemical Brandenburg Community Partnership Initiative (CPI) selects a recipe for success for its annual $10,000 Community Partnership Initiative (CPI) grant, which supports the education of youth in the local community. And this year, that recipe for success was found in the kitchen!
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsMonument Donation Helps Write a New Chapter for Beloved Brandenburg Park
August 22nd, 2022
Whenever Sergeant Tim Hendley, of the Brandenburg Police Department, drives past Nichol Park, he’s transported years back to the days when his son, Devin, would shoot around on the then-run down basketball courts surrounded by ill-kept fields. What was once a fond memory of the park became the inspiration for a new chapter for kids all across the community — one that Monument had to be a part of.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsBayport’s Partnership with Clear Creek Schools Helps Shape the Next Gen of STEM in Houston
July 14th, 2022
With over 45 schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District, there’s a lot of potential future engineers and scientists coming through the ranks every year. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for most of these students or their teachers to think these are the only two paths our industry has to offer. Lucky for them, Monument’s partnership with Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) and Clear Creek ISD (CCISD) is on a mission to change that — and a whole lot more.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsFrom Excess to Success: Historic Wins Keep Flowing for Monument Kentucky’s Amination Expansion
June 23rd, 2022
A business expansion is a positive thing. That doesn’t necessarily mean there won’t be some growing pains that come along with it. So, when Monument Chemical Kentucky made the decision to expand by doubling the production of their amination unit, they anticipated some side effects in terms of excess aqua ammonia. But creative thinking and perseverance turned a messy situation into a historic win for the Kentucky team.
Posted in: Custom Manufacturing, Top News & EventsMonument KY Team Takes on New Roles in This Year's You Be the Chemist Regional Competition
June 13th, 2022
On February 28, 2022, seven teams of four bright, young scientists from Hardin and Meade Counties took to the stage at Stuart Pepper Middle School for the You Be The Chemist regional competition. In hopes of winning the title and securing a spot in Nationals down in Houston Texas, each team faced four rounds of ten challenging questions across a variety of scientific topics.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & Events“Safety First” is The Kallo Site Motto — and It’s Made a Big Impact
May 31st, 2022
It’s no surprise that our plant teams make safety their top priority. But as we all know, translating that goal into action isn’t always as easy. For our Kallo team, it’s all about teamwork fueled by repetition. And that strategy is yielding big results.
On Thursday, March 17, the Kallo team hit 1000 days without a major safety incident or lost time injury. And with 130 employees and 70 contractors working on site at any given time, the focus on safety has a large net to cast.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsBayport Team Throws a Wild Celebration for 3 Years OSHA Free
May 4th, 2022
A beautiful Saturday afternoon at the Armand Bayou Nature Center set the perfect stage for worthy celebration in Pasadena, TX. Just over a mile from Monument’s Bayport site, dozens of employees and their families gathered — amongst the preserve’s gators, buffalo, and other wildlife creatures — for a celebration in honor of three years OSHA-free.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & Events4 New Houston Area EMRs Step Up to Elevate Team Safety
March 30th, 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.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsConsistent Improvement Leads to ISO:9001 Certification in Bayport
March 25th, 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: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsFueled By a Shared Mission: Brandenburg KY Reduces Nitrogen to Record-Breaking Levels
February 8th, 2022
In 2021, Monument Brandenburg, Kentucky Site Leader Ken Babcock set a goal to reduce the plant’s Nitrogen usage.
“This was an important goal for the site, both from an economic standpoint but also from the perspective of managing our resources better,” said Ken.
Because the entire team felt a strong responsibility toward the large-scale impact of that goal, they didn’t just hit the target – they smashed it – reducing sitewide Nitrogen usage to historic lows in 2021. Since the effort began in March, the site decreased Tier 2 Nitrogen usage by 100% – a reduction of 60,067,845 SCF N2.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsLeadership and Confidence Take Center Stage with Monument Brandenburg’s Annual Community Partnership Initiative (CPI) Grant
September 13th, 2021
When it comes to motivating youth, inspiration can strike anytime, anywhere – and things like classroom projects, field trips, after-school programs, and camp activities can all have a lasting impact on a student’s life. Over the past few years, the Monument Brandenburg Community Advisory Council (MBCAC) has sought to create more of these opportunities through its Community Partnership Initiative (CPI) grant.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & EventsNew Monument Site in Port Arthur Offers Exciting Possibilities for Our Customers
July 23rd, 2021
We are thrilled to share the news that Monument has acquired KMTEX LLC, a privately-owned specialty chemical distillations manufacturer based in Port Arthur, Texas. This acquisition will bring approximately 50 talented new colleagues to our team, and we’re excited to explore new possibilities and opportunities – both for Monument and for our customers – as we begin working together.
Learn more about some of those new possibilities – and why we’re so eager to bring KMTEX into the Monument family…
Posted in: Custom Manufacturing, Top News & EventsMonument Purchases 24-Acre Manufacturing Site on Houston Waterfront – and Shares Top 5 Tips for Pursuing New Business Opportunities
February 26th, 2021
Even though we encourage creativity in all aspects of new opportunity development, we rally around common principles to choose and pursue the best projects. Here are some of those guiding principles – for inspiration in your own growth plans, as well as insights into what it’s like to work with the Monument team on new opportunities…
Posted in: Top News & EventsMonument Houston Wins SOCMA Gold Performance Award - EHS&S Team Shares Top EHS&S Contributors to Success through 2020 Challenges
January 14th, 2021
A big part of our success last year was a commitment to open dialogue and sharing best practices, not only among our Monument team, but also with our peers, our customers, and the industry as a whole. In the spirit of that ongoing sharing – and as part of our efforts to celebrate these fantastic wins – we sat down as an EHS&S team to identify the biggest contributors to our success and improvements through 2020’s challenges.
Posted in: Our Commitments, Top News & Events5 Tips for Boosting Agility on a Tricky “Race Track”
October 30th, 2020
Given the increased importance of agility in today’s world, we know it’s critical to be aware of the things we’re doing to grow agility in every function and team – so that we can keep doing them – and even build on those wins to keep our “wheels” as nimble and healthy as possible. And since the Monument team is always up for sharing our experiences to keep our customers and partners on top of their game as well, we'd like to share five of our favorite tips for keeping agility front and center in this unforgettable year. (And likely well beyond!)
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