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.

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!)

Within the chemical industry, the challenges of the pandemic have allowed companies to showcase their values in action – and how those values can help us quickly respond to changing market needs and adjust our way of doing business to keep employees and customers safe. At Monument, we’ve been amazed to see how our employees have brought our values to life in unique ways that will be remembered long after a return to normalcy. We’ve also been inspired by many of the incredible actions of our customers and peers. In the spirit of that inspiration-sharing, we’d like to spotlight one of our favorite examples of Monument’s values in action from the past six months: our ramp-up of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and ethanol.

Last year, the Monument plant in Brandenburg, Kentucky awarded its annual $10,000 Community Partnership Initiative (CPI) grant to the Meade County 4-H Youth Development to support its new “Get STEAM’d Up” program. With some fast and creative re-imagining, this program is now making a big difference in helping fill the growing demand for virtual STEAM learning with local kids of all ages.

“Paul is an outstanding global leader with a proven track record in enhancing business performance through sales growth and improved business execution,” said Bill Grube, Executive Vice President and Owner, Monument. “His expertise is a mix of specialty materials technical knowledge, operational experience, strategic leadership – and he is broadly recognized as a strong developer of the people in his organizations. Paul knows first-hand the importance of building collaborative teams to reach new markets and customers – and his leadership will ensure we continue to seize opportunities for growth.”

At Monument, we’re proud to contribute to the global effort to solve the challenges of COVID-19. We recently launched an “Above & Beyond” campaign for our employees. This campaign increases awareness on how our team members are stepping up in creative and inspiring ways to serve our customers, our communities, and our team members. And since we believe in the ripple effect of sharing positive news, we’ve gathered some of our top wins to showcase how – each and every day – our amazing team members are supporting…

At Monument Chemical, we know you depend on an adequate supply of quality product to maintain your business success. As your partner, we are taking the necessary steps to remain a reliable source in your supply chain now and in the future.

The Monument team plays a vital role in keeping the world safe and healthy and the economy running strong. We’re committed to taking the necessary actions to protect our employees and minimize impacts to our customers during this time.

February 10-13, 2020

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After receiving five 2019 SOCMA Performance Improvement Awards and a 2019 Emerging Leader Award for the our Houston site leader, Maria Kraemer Gutierrez, Monument’s Health, Safety, Security& Environment (HSSE) leaders recently sat down to chat about this key question: What are the key drivers of our HSSE success?