congressional_record: CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2139-4
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| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2139-4 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | HONORING ARKEMA INC., AXIS PLANT ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2139 | E2139 | [{"name": "Jo Bonner", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2139 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2139] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING ARKEMA INC., AXIS PLANT ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. JO BONNER of alabama in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Arkema Inc., Axis Plant on the completion of their 25th year. For the past 25 years, the Axis plant has been an economically vital contributor to both the town of Axis and the State of Alabama. The plant began operations in 1981 as M&T Chemicals, producing inorganic and organic tin compounds. After numerous expansions over the years, the plant was purchased in 2004 by Arkema Inc., a global leader in the chemical production industry. Since its inception, Arkema has earned a very respectable reputation as a world class chemicals producer. They have amassed nearly $7.3 billion in revenue and have over 18,400 employees in 40 different countries. With such immense size and diversity, Arkema Inc. brings countless opportunities to the people of the First Congressional District. In particular, the Axis plant specializes in producing a wide variety of chemical additives, such as heat stabilizers and impact modifiers. Heat stabilizers are compounds added to PVC to slow color development during processing and extend the life of a product. Impact modifiers are added to PVC to make it less brittle and to increase its strength. These products are used in everyday items such as hair dryers, plastic piping, and vinyl siding. Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize the administration and staff of the Arkema Inc., Axis Plant and their continuing leadership in the chemical production industry. It is my sincere hope that they will continue to set highly commendable examples for others in their industry, and I rise today to recognize and thank Arkema Inc., Axis Plant for its contributions to the local economy and to the quality of life enjoyed in the State of Alabama. ____________________ |