63 Chem Shippers Reach UP Pinnacle
63 Chem Shippers Reach UP Pinnacle Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor
UP presents its annual safety award to chemical customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans, and have zero non-accident releases of regulated hazardous materials shipments.
Union Pacific (UP) has recognized 63 chemical shippers for their dedication to safety with the 2020 Pinnacle Award.
The annual award honors customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans, and have zero non-accident releases (NARs) of regulated hazardous materials shipments, according to the Class I railroad. (See the 2020 list of recipients below).
Jacque Bendon, UP
“We applaud this year’s Pinnacle Award winners for their commitment to eliminating railcar chemical releases and thank them for their continued collaboration to safely move chemical products through the communities
Shintech expanding PVC capacity at two Louisiana sites
The Houston-based company will invest $1.3 billion to expand its manufacturing and packaging facilities at its sites in Plaquemine and Addis. February 1, 2021 Canadian Plastics
Shintech Inc., said to be one of North America’s largest PVC makers, is investing US$1.3 billion to expand its PVC production and related activities at two sites in Louisiana.
In a Jan. 26 news release, Shintech officials said the company will make a US$1.25 billion investment to increase PVC manufacturing capacity and expand chlor-alkali and vinyl chloride monomer capacity at its manufacturing facility in Plaquemine, La., which was announced in 2018 and is expected to be completed this year.
Gov. Edwards, Shintech announce $1.3 billion expansion for plastics facilities (Source: Melinda Deslatte) By WAFB Staff | January 26, 2021 at 12:40 PM CST - Updated January 26 at 9:11 PM
The following information is from the office of the governor:
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Shintech Louisiana LLC announced the company will invest $1.3 billion to expand its manufacturing and packaging facilities in Iberville and West Baton Rouge parishes. Shintech is the world’s leading manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride resins, or PVC. The company will make a $1.25 billion investment to increase PVC manufacturing capacity and expand chlor-alkali and vinyl chloride monomer capacity at its manufacturing facility in Plaquemine, which was announced in 2018 and is expected to be completed this year. The company also is expanding its PVC packaging and warehouse operation in Addis.