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Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Bakelite Synthetics Named Top Level Industry Partner of Louisiana Tech's Soon-to-Open Forest Products Innovation Center
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bakelite Synthetics ('the Company'), announced today that it is proud to support the Louisiana Tech University's new Forest Products Innovation Center as the design and construction 'Top Level' Industry Partner. The collaboration establishes the Company as a prominent industry leader, providing industry-relevant testing and research needs to countless students and industry experts. As an industry partner, Bakelite Synthetics will collaborate with students, faculty, and other industry leaders to advance ideas and technologies. The Company will also work with research teams to develop scientific discoveries that lead to innovative and valuable solutions for the forest products industry. 'We are proud to support Louisiana Tech University's Forest Products Innovation Center as a 'Top Level' Industry Partner. This partnership underscores Bakelite's commitment to advancing sustainable innovation and fostering collaboration with universities and the forest products industry,' said JP Aucoin, President and CEO of Bakelite Synthetics. 'By partnering with students, faculty, and industry leaders, we aim to drive innovation and develop valuable solutions that will benefit the timber industry and our planet while empowering the next generation of aspiring scientists.' With a rich history of more than 100 years, Bakelite Synthetics is committed to advancing sustainable product development by leveraging innovative chemistry to create materials that improve everyday life and protect the planet. Bakelite Synthetics serves multiple industries, including wood and forest products, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and long-term community impact. The Forest Products Innovation Center will serve as a hub for developing new methods to capture, produce, and utilize Louisiana's renewable and sustainable forest resources. As part of Louisiana Tech's Tech 2030 strategic initiative, the center will foster interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty and students in fields such as forestry, chemical and industrial engineering, and sustainable supply chain management. This collaborative approach will help address the evolving needs of the timber industry while benefiting the state, region, and global economy. Dr. Gary Kennedy, Dean of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences at Louisiana Tech, said, 'We are excited to have Bakelite join our Forest Products Innovation Center team. Bakelite's strategic approach to innovation and sustainability aligns perfectly with our vision for the center. Bakelite is the first corporation of its kind to partner with us, as it is not directly a forest products company. Instead, it supports the forest products industry through the development of resins, coatings, and adhesives. In addition to an engineered wood products lab and a testing lab, the center will also have multiple chemistry and analytical labs, which will be a great fit for Bakelite's product line and research interests.' The Center is expected to generate greater economic opportunities for the state, create a lasting impact on academic and professional development, and provide a space for solving challenges in the timber industry through a transdisciplinary approach. About Bakelite Synthetics Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bakelite Synthetics is a leading global integrated producer of thermoset specialty resins, solutions and engineered thermoset molding compounds serving a variety of segments and end markets across geographies. Additional information about Bakelite Synthetics and its products is available at
Associated Press
22-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Bakelite Synthetics Achieves Responsible Care® Certification
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 22, 2025-- Bakelite Synthetics ('the Company') announced the successful completion of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care ® certification process, achieving compliance at all of our U.S. sites. Responsible Care is the global chemical manufacturing industry's leading safety and sustainability initiative, driving continual improvement in environmental, health, safety, and security performance. Being a Responsible Care partner is crucial as it underscores the Company's commitment to environmental sustainability, community wellbeing, and regulatory compliance. This certification builds trust and loyalty among customers and stakeholders, enhances associate engagement, and supports long-term business success through innovative and sustainable practices. JP Aucoin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bakelite Synthetics, stated, 'Achieving Responsible Care certification is a testament to our commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. We are proud of our team's dedication to these principles and look forward to continuing our journey towards a more sustainable future.' About Bakelite Synthetics Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bakelite Synthetics is a leading global integrated producer of thermoset specialty resins, solutions and engineered thermoset molding compounds serving a variety of segments and end markets across geographies. Additional information about Bakelite Synthetics and its products is available at About Responsible Care Launched in Canada 1985, Responsible Care has grown to nearly 70 global economies. Each national chemical association manages its own Responsible Care program, based on eight common fundamental features developed by the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA): View source version on CONTACT: Bakelite Media Contact: John Branham (404) 749-2516 [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA GEORGIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENGINEERING CHEMICALS/PLASTICS ENVIRONMENT MANUFACTURING SUSTAINABILITY OTHER MANUFACTURING SOURCE: Bakelite Synthetics Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/22/2025 09:41 AM/DISC: 04/22/2025 09:41 AM
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Bakelite Synthetics Achieves Responsible Care ® Certification
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bakelite Synthetics ('the Company') announced the successful completion of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care ® certification process, achieving compliance at all of our U.S. sites. Responsible Care is the global chemical manufacturing industry's leading safety and sustainability initiative, driving continual improvement in environmental, health, safety, and security performance. Being a Responsible Care partner is crucial as it underscores the Company's commitment to environmental sustainability, community wellbeing, and regulatory compliance. This certification builds trust and loyalty among customers and stakeholders, enhances associate engagement, and supports long-term business success through innovative and sustainable practices. JP Aucoin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bakelite Synthetics, stated, 'Achieving Responsible Care certification is a testament to our commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. We are proud of our team's dedication to these principles and look forward to continuing our journey towards a more sustainable future.' About Bakelite Synthetics Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bakelite Synthetics is a leading global integrated producer of thermoset specialty resins, solutions and engineered thermoset molding compounds serving a variety of segments and end markets across geographies. Additional information about Bakelite Synthetics and its products is available at About Responsible Care Launched in Canada 1985, Responsible Care has grown to nearly 70 global economies. Each national chemical association manages its own Responsible Care program, based on eight common fundamental features developed by the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA): Community Engagement Environmental Performance Emergency Preparedness & Response Process Safety Product Safety & Stewardship Supply Chain Engagement Security Workplace Safety & Occupational Health
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Yahoo
Louisville creek turns red, smells of chemicals as officials investigate spill
A chemical spill turned a creek red in Riverside Gardens on Sunday afternoon, as nearby residents reported an intense chemical smell in the area. As of Sunday night, local officials had not confirmed the specific chemicals, quantities or source of the spill. The affected waterway is an unnamed intermittent stream flowing through Riverside Gardens and into the Mill Creek cutoff to the south, which in turn empties to the Ohio River. Bakelite Synthetics, a chemical plant handling formaldehyde, methanol, phenol and other hazardous chemicals in its operations, sits just north of the neighborhood — only a few hundred feet from homes along Wilmoth Avenue, where some residents spotted the discoloration. Neighbors noticed the spill by at least 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Mary Pichardo, a longtime resident of the neighborhood, described "a really strong paint thinner" smell before seeing the creek's color. Officials from the Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Department, Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District and other agencies responded to reports from neighbors Sunday. "At this time, no leak or other origin that would result in this discovery has been found," a Bakelite spokesperson said in a statement Monday morning. "We continue to search our property and run tests and are fully supporting the ongoing investigation of this potential leak in the area." The company received a call around 5 p.m. from "Louisville's emergency management system reporting what looked to be pink or reddish foam in the drainage ditch on Camp Ground Road, the same road our Louisville site is located," according to the statement. A LENSAlert notification was sent out close to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, warning "residents and pets" within a half mile of the Bakelite plant, at 6200 Campground Road, to "avoid contact with natural streams and bodies of water until further notice." "There is otherwise no threat to the public, air quality, or drinking water," the alert said. "Officials will continue to monitor." The notification to the public came several hours after officials were aware of the spill. In the wake of past chemical incidents, local advocates have called on the city to bring more transparency and clarity to its notifications of chemical spills, particularly where residential areas are in proximity. Fire and emergency management officials did not immediately respond to calls or emails from The Courier Journal seeking further information. This story may be updated. Connor Giffin is an environmental reporter for The Courier Journal. Reach him directly at cgiffin@ or on X @byconnorgiffin. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Louisville creek turns red as officials investigate chemical spill
