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Unique, custom-built vehicle will be showcased as part of automotive technology program
CINCINNATI, OH, USA (June 24, 2019) - What was once a vehicle built for use at exhibitions to showcase how EMEROX® and INFIGREEN® Eco-Friendly Polyols can be effectively utilized in the creation of foam for multiple components of an automobile, Emery Oleochemicals’ CASP R2 Car (Concepts for Advanced Sustainability in Polyurethanes for Renewable and Recycled solutions) is getting a second life as a training platform for future automotive technicians and mechanics.

CINCINNATI, OH, USA (June 17, 2019) - Emery Oleochemicals, a world leading, natural–based specialty chemicals producer and the largest oleochemicals manufacturer in the Americas, is pleased to announce that Jeff McCarthy has joined its North American Specialties Sales Group as an Area Business Manager to support the company’s Green Polymer Additives business. Mr. McCarthy will be responsible for maintaining and growing the business with both existing and new customers focusing on the Midwest region of the United States, including supporting the growth of local area distribution partners.

Recognition for Achievement of Significant Sustainability Goal
CINCINNATI, OH, USA (June 13, 2019) - The Cincinnati Plant of Emery Oleochemicals, a global specialty chemicals manufacturer, was recently honored with an Award for Excellence in Environmental Performance from the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC). The award was presented at the OCTC 31st Annual Conference held on May 6th in recognition of Emery’s achievement of a significant sustainability goal that was set in 2018.


Company's commitment to sustainability embodied by employee with a serious green thumb
CINCINNATI, OH, USA (May 8, 2019) - Emery Oleochemicals has a 179-year history of manufacturing natural-based chemicals since the founding of our company in Cincinnati in 1840. While many people might not think of sustainability or environmentally-friendly endeavors when they think of chemicals, green chemistry and a commitment to being a responsible neighbor is a core value at Emery Oleochemicals. Emery makes particular effort to contribute to a sustainable future for the surrounding communities in which it operates.

SELANGOR, Malaysia (April 29, 2019) - Emery Oleochemicals, a leading global producer of natural-based specialty chemicals, will showcase its line of performance polymer additives at the 33rd International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries being held at the China Import & Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China from May 21-24th.

EMEROX® polyols based on Emery’s azelaic acid technology offer differential performance and high bio-based content
CINCINNATI, OH, USA (March 14, 2019) - Emery Oleochemicals will showcase its latest product developments of EMEROX® polyols and innovative experimental polyols for coatings applications at the 2019 CoatingsTech Conference being held in Cleveland, Ohio, USA on April 08-10.

Advancing global sustainability through over 60 years of innovation with DEHYLUB® Esters
DüSSELDORF, GERMANY (March 6, 2019) - Emery Oleochemicals will showcase its portfolio of Bio-Lubricants products at the 2019 UNITI Mineral Oil Technology Congress being held in Stuttgart, Germany on April 02-03.

Green Polymer Additives business will present recent developments in natural-based lubricants for PVC processing
Cincinnati, OH, USA (February 01, 2019) - Emery Oleochemicals, a world leading, natural–based chemicals producer and the largest oleochemicals manufacturer in North America, is pleased to announce that the company’s Green Polymer Additives business will be showcasing its sustainable polymer additives portfolio that includes lubricants and plasticizers as well as antistatic, antifogging and release agents at the PVC Formulation 2019 Conference, taking place in Pittsburgh, PA, USA on February 26-27.

Cincinnati, OH, USA (January 10, 2019) - Emery Oleochemicals, a leading global natural-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, is pleased to announce an expanded distributor partnership with Omya Inc. Effective January 1, 2019, Omya’s North America division will provide technical service and support to new and existing customers across the United States for Emery’s Green Polymer Additives (GPA) products which include lubricants, release agents, antistatic and antifogging agents, and specialty plasticizers.



Green Polymer Additives Business Presents Benefits of Azelaic Acid Bio-Based Plasticizers
CINCINNATI, OH (Oct. 4, 2018) – Emery Oleochemicals, a world leading, natural–based chemicals producer and the largest oleochemicals manufacturer in North America, is pleased to announce that its Green Polymer Additives business will be showcasing its renewable polymer additives portfolio that includes lubricants, plasticizers and antifogging agents at the Vinyltec 2018 Conference, taking place in Chicago, Illinois, USA from October 23–25.

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY (Oct. 1, 2018) – Emery Oleochemicals GmbH is pleased to announce a new distributor agreement with IMCD Nordic. IMCD Nordic will represent Emery's Green Polymer Additives business unit to distribute and provide technical support for their natural-based lubricants, release agents, antistatic and, antifogging agents, as well as their special plasticizers offered under their well-known brand names LOXIOL®, EDENOL® and EMEROX®.

Designed for versatility and economically-viable integration
CINCINNATI, OH (Sept. 20, 2018) – Emery Oleochemicals, a world-leading, natural-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, is pleased to announce that its Eco-Friendly Polyols business platform will showcase its full portfolio of EMEROX® Polyols at the 2018 Polyurethanes Technical Conference being held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, from October 1-3.

Gain a competitive advantage in your polyurethane formulations with enhanced low temperature thermal conductivity and superior hydrophobicity
CINCINNATI, OH (Aug. 15, 2018) – Emery Oleochemicals, a world-leading, natural-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, is pleased to announce that its Eco-Friendly Polyols business platform will showcase a new line of aromatic-containing EMEROX Polyols for rigid PUR and PIR foam applications at UTECH North America 2018 being held in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, from September 11-13.

CINCINNATI, OH (Aug. 14, 2018) – Billy Yeoh, Head, Specialities Business at Emery Oleochemicals, was recently interviewed by Chemical Today magazine to share his insight on the dynamics of the oleochemical industry and how Emery Oleochemicals is leading with a sustainable approach to replace petrochemical derivatives in multiple market segments with our bio-based specialty chemicals.


CINCINNATI, OH (May. 7, 2018) – Emery Oleochemicals' Bio-Lubricants Business is pleased to announce its exhibition and technical presentations at the STLE 73rd Annual Meeting taking place in Minneapolis, MN on May 20-24, 2018. The STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition is the lubricants industry's most respected venue for technical information and international networking opportunities.

CINCINNATI, OH (Apr. 23, 2018) – Emery Oleochemicals, a world-leading, natural-based specialty chemicals producer, is pleased to announce its participation at the upcoming NPE 2018 show being held in Orlando, Florida on May 7-11. NPE is the premier event held in the United States for the plastics industry with eleven sector and process-specific Technology Zones as well as International Pavilions highlighting what is currently trending in the industry.