Eastman Chemical Company was named 2013 Responsible Care® Company of the Year by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) in recognition of superior health, safety, environmental and security (HSE&S) performance.
This is ACC’s top honor given to member companies that have enhanced and embraced the Responsible Care ethic throughout their organizations.
“It is an honor to be recognized among our peers for excellence in a program and philosophy that is foundational to our health, safety, environmental and security program,” said Jim Rogers, Chairman and CEO. “This award is an affirmation of our commitment to Responsible Care and the work of Eastman team members to imbed its principles into the day-to-day conduct of our business.”
The "Renewable Materials Conference 2022", 10-12 May in Cologne (Germany), attracted over 400 participants who came to see the latest developments in bio- and CO₂-based chemicals, plastics and other materials as well as advanced recycling technologies in search of non-fossil solutions. 60 s ... more
Eastman increases Acids prices on May 1 2015
Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products May 1, 2015 or as contracts allow. These increases are due to elevated operating costs, especially in raw materials.EASTMAN™ Isophthalic Acid: Off-list price increase of $USD 0.03/lb ($USD 0.07/kg) in North America. more
Eastman announces debottleneck of butyric acid manufacture
Eastman Chemical Company announced a debottleneck of butyric acid production capacity at its Kingsport, Tennessee, facility. The debottleneck, scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2013, will add an additional 11 million pounds of capacity to support growing internal and externa ... more
Eastman manufactures the chemicals, fibers and plastics that give everyday products the strength, design and functional characteristics desired by consumers and commercial customers worldwide. more
Linde North America re-qualified for ACC's Responsible Care certification
Linde North America headquarters in Murray Hill, New Jersey, has re-qualified for the Responsible Care® certification from the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Linde North America is a member of The Linde Group, a world-leading gases and engineering company. Responsible Care is a globally ... more
ACC announces winners for the 2009 Polyurethane “Innovation Awards"
Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council announced the winners for the 2009 Polyurethane “Innovation Awards” during the closing session of its Polyurethanes 2009 Technical Conference. DuPont received the award in the Polyurethane Chemicals category for ... more
ACC Market Survey indicates Polyurethane Market Evolution in U.S. and Canada
Despite a challenging economy and declining production, the polyurethane industry continued to evolve over the past two years while addressing growing concerns over energy conservation, according to the 2008 End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethanes Industry in the United States, Canada an ... more
