Further to the announcement May 28, 2019 Tony Infilise is very pleased to confirm that as of October 1, 2020 after many years of planning and preparation, the shared Leadership of Quadra Chemicals Ltd. and Quadra Chemicals Inc. will be assumed by Philip Infilise as CEO and Anne Marie Infilise as President.

Philip joined Quadra in 2000 as an Account Manager where he was mandated to build a market presence for the original Quadra Chemicals Inc. (QCI) in the USA. Philip has subsequently held various roles throughout the organization since, such as Product Manager, Sales Manager and SBU Manager before being appointed to Business Manager, Mining in 2014. In 2016, Philip was appointed Vice- President Resources, responsible for both the Mining and Energy Groups. During his first year, Philip led the bold expansion of Quadra’s Energy business in the USA, under Quadra Chemicals Inc. (QCI). Philip becomes CEO of Quadra Chemicals on October 1, 2020. Philip Infilise stated: “I am humbled and honored to be following my father Tony Infilise in the role of CEO. With the strong leadership of Anne Marie as President, the outstanding Executive Team and the Quadra Family we are very confident in our bright future. I believe that we have a tremendous opportunity to deliver value to all our stakeholders by continuing to take a long-term perspective as well as harnessing the power of our talented team to provide an exceptional experience to our customers and suppliers. “

Anne Marie was appointed President of Quadra Chemicals in 2017. Anne Marie joined Quadra in 1998 serving in various roles throughout the organization including Product Coordinator, Product Manager and Marketing Manager. In 2010 Anne Marie established Quadra’s Health and Personal Care group including the acquisition and integration of Street Chemicals. Anne Marie built a formidable team and supply chain resulting in impressive growth for the new group. In 2016 Anne Marie was promoted to Vice President, Ingredients in addition to her role as Business Manager, Health and Personal Care. Tony Infilise will focus on his roles of Chairman of the Boards of Quadra Chemicals and Infilise Holdings while taking time to pursue personal interests with his partner in business and life, Betty Infilise.

Tony Infilise stated: “I wish to express my gratitude to Quadra’s customers, suppliers and other business partners for their confidence in the Quadra Team and enabling our success. I have enjoyed my roles as coach and advisor during this transition year, observing the positive dynamics of the Leadership Team and its Executive Committee working very well with the shared Leadership of Philip & Anne Marie. I look forward to supporting the continued success of the entire Quadra Team from my Board and Shareholder positions. The depth of Quadra’s experienced Leadership and the entire team fills me with confidence about the future. Beyond the investments and development our first priority – our people, our recent investments in infrastructure, business processes, tools & software, and our progress in our Digital Transformation positions Quadra well for success. I know our entire Team continues to be dedicated to delivering products and services reliably and knowledgeably, providing value for you.”

For additional information please contact Kate Longridge, Corporate Communications Manager (communications@quadra.ca).

Ashland took another important step in its plan for the future, furthering its competitive strategy following its eventual separation from Valvoline, revealing its new “Always Solving™” corporate identity and unveiling the organizational culture that will continue to differentiate the company as it continues its mission to become the premier specialty chemical company in the world.

“We’ve been on a thoughtful and determined journey since announcing plans to separate Valvoline and Ashland into two great standalone companies,” said Bill Wulfsohn, Ashland chairman and chief executive officer. “Today, we’re both strong, independent, industry-leading companies positioned for bright futures.”

Along with his global leadership team, Wulfsohn developed a competitive strategy which empowers each of Ashland’s chemical businesses to develop its own comprehensive strategic approach as to where to compete and how to win in their marketplace. Each will employ its own core competencies in specialized problem-solving that brings real and consistent value to customers. Together as one global team, Ashland will build a high-performance organization focused on innovation, commercial excellence, world-class operations, and disciplined capital deployment. Its foundation will continue to be built on safe, compliant and responsible operations, its winning strategy, and operating as a high-performance organization. Ashland will continue fostering growth through a pipeline of innovations and sales opportunities, and continue capturing value delivered to customers while driving its cost competitiveness.

The most public facing element of the evolution of Ashland, is its new corporate identity – Always Solving™ – which reflects the company’s positioning and people across diverse industries as broad as pharmaceuticals to automotive, personal care to paints, adhesives to biofunctionals, and more.

“Now is the time for Ashland to strongly communicate the nature of who we are and what sets our employees apart. We’re a company of passionate, tenacious solvers who thrive on developing practical, innovative and elegant solutions to complex problems in applied chemistry, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and advancing the competitiveness of our customers across diverse industries,” said Carolmarie Brown, Ashland director global marketing and business communications.

The positioning illustrates how Ashland acts as a true partner to its customers, providing customized solutions that bring tremendous value to its business partners. In particular, the company is focused on innovations for growing strong market positions in segments such as pharmaceuticals, personal care and paints and coatings.

Moving forward, Ashland embodies how its people are distinguished by their ability to apply specialized chemistry with a disciplined approach that amplifies the efficacy, refines the usability, adds to the allure, ensures the integrity, and improves the profitability of their customers’ products and applications.  Each of these five qualities are manifested in different ways for different industries, and together, its people around the globe are always solving, to improve customers’ products in every possible dimension. “In Ashland we bring together different backgrounds, different disciplines, different points of view, and we operate as one team with a clear and collective sense of purpose,” said Luis Fernandez-Moreno, senior vice president of Ashland and president of the Chemicals Group.

Along with its strategy and identity is the articulation and implementation of a collective Ashland Way, its corporate culture, which is “to respect, protect, and advance the people we work with, companies we serve, shareholders who invest in our future, communities we’re a part of, and the planet we share.”

The Ashland Way will drive business growth and shape an organization of which every employee – and future employees – will want to be a part. Values of safety, integrity, partnership and passion will inspire and guide behavior each day.

“We have a common understanding of how we operate, think, manage, encourage and act in order to build a stronger organization and make a better world through creative solutions based on the application of specialty ingredients and materials,” Wulfsohn said.

Ashland has a fundamental focus on safe, compliant and responsible operations and has been committed to doing business with integrity and respect for all people and the world.  The company has made formal commitments to improve the environmental, health, safety and security performance for facilities, processes and products throughout the entire operating system. Forty-six Ashland sites have received Responsible Care certification, including three facilities earlier this year.

Air Liquide Canada has announced the launch of food.airliquide.com, its Food and Beverage website for the North American market. Producers, processors, transporters and restaurateurs now have quick and easy access to essential information and specialists, whether by industry, product, service or application. Air Liquide’s solutions for carbonation, cryogenics, freezing, chilling, inerting, slicing, modified atmosphere packaging and water treatment are only a click away.

The website provides clear and detailed descriptions of innovative, proven and safe solutions based on nitrogen, carbon dioxide and oxygen. The new website reflects Air Liquide Canada’s approach that “Finding solutions is in our nature”. Visitors can also subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest developments in the food industry.

Joseph Séjean, Director of ALTEC and Advanced Business and Technology, at Air Liquide Canada, added: “Air Liquide’s goal is to bring value to its customers by providing them with safe and innovative solutions tailored to their specific needs. Our new site allows our customers to discover solutions that are compatible with most food production facilities, such as our international line of ALIGAL™ food-grade gases, services and equipment, which meet the quality and safety standards their processes demand.”

Pele Mountain has expanded the business model for its Eco
Ridge property in Elliot Lake, ON to include production of
rare earth elements by processing monazite recovered from
mineral sands mine tailings.
Pele intends to develop a rare earth and uranium
resource at Eco Ridge, but recent market conditions have
not supported advancement of the project. The company
believes recycling monazite will help facilitate the race to
production of critical rare earths and will ultimately
support the further development of Eco Ridge as market
conditions improve.
The very high grades of rare earths contained in
monazite can facilitate substantial production from
relatively low tonnage, allowing for sharply lower capital
and operating expenses than a large-scale mine. Rare
earths make up about 50% of the weight of monazite.

Enerkem has inaugurated its first full-scale municipal waste-to-biofuels and chemicals facility in Edmonton, Alberta. This announcement was shared by Enerkem’s CEO, Vincent Chornet, Mayor Don Iveson from the City of Edmonton, and the Honourable Robin Campbell, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, and Government House Leader, representing the Government of Alberta.
“Our breakthrough technology uses garbage instead of fossil sources for the production of chemicals and liquid transportation fuels. We are proud of the inauguration of our first full-scale biorefinery facility as it is the culmination of more than 10 years of disciplined efforts to scale up our technology from pilot and demonstration, to commercial scale, said Vincent Chornet, President and CEO of Enerkem. The completion of this game-changing facility is by far one of the most significant development the waste and biorefinery sectors have seen yet. We are thrilled that it is becoming a model for many communities and industries around the world.”
This facility, operated by Enerkem Alberta Biofuels, is among the world’s first commercial facilities to be built for the production of renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels. During its construction, more than 600 direct and indirect jobs were created for the modular manufacturing of the facility’s systems and their on-site assembly.

“The City of Edmonton is a world leader in sustainable waste management and the opening of the waste-to-biofuels and chemicals facility demonstrates our commitment to finding innovative solutions to harness the value in waste, said Mayor Don Iveson. This type of leading edge innovation demands a team approach and we’re proud of our partnership with Enerkem and Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions.”
“This game-changing facility provides clear environmental benefits as it converts waste into value-added products, said Honourable Robin Campbell, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, and Government House Leader for the Government of Alberta. This is another great example of Alberta innovation at work, helping to diversify our economy through new, leading-edge technology.”
This industry breakthrough is a collaboration between Enerkem, the City of Edmonton and Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions. The pioneering facility will have a production capacity of up to 38 million litres per year, will help the City of Edmonton increase its residential waste diversion rate to 90%, and is expected to generate net economic spending in the local area of nearly C$ 65 million annually.
The start-up of the biorefinery follows a rigorous commissioning plan which is nearing completion. Biomethanol production will begin progressively during the start-up. A module converting the biomethanol into advanced ethanol will be added by the end of 2015.
About Enerkem
Enerkem makes biofuels and renewable chemicals from waste. With its proprietary technology, Enerkem converts non recyclable municipal solid waste into methanol, ethanol and other widely used chemical intermediates. Headquartered in Canada, Enerkem operates both a demonstration plant and a pilot facility in Quebec and has inaugurated Enerkem Alberta Biofuels, its first full-scale commercial facility. The company is developing additional biorefineries in North America and globally, based on its modular manufacturing approach. Enerkem’s technology and facilities help diversify the energy mix and make greener everyday products while offering a sustainable alternative to landfilling and incineration. www.enerkem.com

GH Chemicals has been awarded the world’s first Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) License to manufacture and sell pharmaceutical grade zinc oxide (USP) serving as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API).

BASF Canada recently completed a comprehensive re-design of its website, www.basf.ca.
Created with user-experience firmly in mind, the new website offers improved navigation and includes links to interactive videos, podcasts and photos. It also features a searchable product finder which allows visitors to quickly and easily find information on BASF’s portfolio.
Visitors to the site can also learn how BASF is creating chemistry for a sustainable future, stay informed of the latest company news, and explore solutions for a wide range of industries.
“BASF Canada’s online presence is an important part of our customer service and community engagement strategies,” said Carles Navarro, president of BASF Canada. “As our company continues to innovate and evolve, it’s important that our website reflect this growth. By improving user-experience, we also aim to enhance our open dialogue and connection with our Canadian stakeholders.”
Visitors also have the option to share content that interests them through their social media accounts and connect with the company on Twitter @BASFCanada. For BASF Canada’s new online experience, visit www.basf.ca .

BASF’s sales in North America increased 1% for 2013 to €14,573 million, compared to 2012. Sales grew considerably in the agricultural solutions segment, thanks to the first all-year inclusion of the Becker Underwood businesses as well as to strong business with herbicides and fungicides. The company posted a decline in sales in the performance products segment and in Other. In local-currency terms, sales in the region grew by 4%. Income from operations before special items increased by 49% to €1,539 million compared with the previous year. This was mainly the result of the significantly higher contribution from the chemicals segment due to improved plant availability and higher margins in the petrochemicals division. The functional materials & solutions and agricultural solutions segments were also able to considerably improve their earnings. BASF said it made progress in implementing their regional strategy for North America. An even stronger customer and market orientation plays a key role here. It continues to focus on innovation, attractive market segments and cross-business initia-tives in order to ensure profitable growth. At the same time, they are increasing operational excellence through ongoing improvements. BASF is boosting investments in the region and will start up several new plants in 2014, such as production facilities for formic acid and dispersions. The company is also exploring a joint investment in a world-scale ammonia production plant with Yara on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Company acknowledged for its commitment to sustainability

BASF Canada has successfully completed a third party re-verification of its Responsible Care management systems. This was the company’s sixth successful verification and recognizes its commitment to protecting the health and safety of its employees, communities and the environment.
Developed by the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) in 1985, Responsible Care is a United Nations-recognized sustainability initiative which is practiced in more than 60 countries around the world. It takes into consideration all aspects of a company’s business, including operations, product stewardship and environmental, health and safety
performance.
“Responsible Care is fundamental to how we conduct our business and operate our facilities. It represents our commitment to sustainability and transparency,” said Carles Navarro, President of BASF Canada. “We are very pleased with the results of this year’s verification. It identified opportunities to improve our processes and also highlighted areas in which we have demonstrated industry leadership.”
As part of the 2013 re-verification process, the independent re-verification team, comprised of industry experts, public advocates and local community representatives, assessed BASF Canada’s Responsible Care management systems, interviewed community stakeholders and visited the company’s facilities in Toronto, Cornwall, Mississauga, and Maryhill, Ontario. Its findings were documented in a detailed verification report which is available on the CIAC website.

Royal Chemical has launched a new website and changed its company logo. The online resource, www.RoyalChemical.com, was designed to provide information about Royal Chemicals’ products and services. Royal Chemical has launched a new website and changed its company logo. The online resource, www.RoyalChemical.com, was designed to provide information about Royal Chemicals’ products and services.
Founded in 1938, Royal Chemical is a privately owned company specializing in custom chemical blending, toll blending and chemical manufacturing. Headquartered in Twinsburg, Ohio, it offers extensive liquid and dry manufacturing capabilities.
“The launch of the new website is an exciting step for us,” said CEO Dan Zelman. “We pride ourselves on providing our customers with the highest quality services. Our new website showcases our commitment to our customers.”
The new website is separated into sections for Services, Industries Served, Frequently Asked Questions and Locations. It is easy to navigate and features an interactive map with Royal Chemical’s five strategic locations around the nation.
Along with the new website, Royal Chemical redesigned its logo, using a simple, modern approach, with shades of royal and navy blue.

“As we continue to grow and expand, it is crucial that our online presence match the real expertise we provide,” said Brian McCue, chief operating officer. “Many customers already know us, but for those who don’t — we have to put our best foot forward.”
To view the new Royal Chemical website, visit www.RoyalChemical.com.