Leading ethylene glycol (EG) producer MEGlobal, a joint venture between Kuwait’s PIC and Dow Chemical has received its Responsible Care in-Place re-verification from the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada.

The verification is a rigorous process and member companies must comply with more than 150 requirements to retain the Responsible Care status.

Every three years, a team of industry experts, public advocates and local citizens form a verification team to review company operations, interview employees and identify any areas for improvement the company could implement. MEGlobal was first verified as a Responsible Care company in 2007.
 
“MEGlobal’s commitment to the principles of Responsible Care is present in every aspect of our operations,” said Ramesh Ramachandran, president and CEO of ME Global & Equiploymers. “Our staff, policies, systems and actions ensure our products are managed responsibly from manufacture through disposal.”

There are two MEGlobal manufacturing facilities in Alberta, one in Fort Saskatchewan and the other at Prentiss near Lacombe. “We are proud of our performance in safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement,” says Rejeanne Cool, global environment health and safety leader. ”It’s how we do business.”

EG is used as a raw material in the manufacture of polyester fibers, polyethylene terephthalate resins (PET), antifreeze formulations and other industrial products. -TradeArabia News Service