Beaumont, Texas

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Contact Us Site: 2810 Gulf States Road Beaumont, TX  77701   Phone: 409-838-3981    FAX: 409-833-2953 Facility Manager: Wendal Turley Mailing: P.O. Box 1427 Beaumont, TX  77704

Our Products and Markets
The Beaumont, TX plant produces methyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and methylmercapto-proprionaldehyde (MMP).

Our products are key ingredients in the manufacture of biodegradable herbicides, pesticides and animal feed supplements. These products are also used in the production of pharmaceuticals, photographic chemicals and circuit boards. Ethyl mercaptan is primarily used as an odorizer for propane gas. The strong odor that ethyl mercaptan adds to propane makes gas leaks easier to detect, protecting homes and businesses. MMP is used in the production of methionine, an essential amino acid and a key component of poultry, swine and ruminant (cattle, sheep, etc.) feed.  

Community Involvement

• Community Advisory Team – We are part of a group of local citizens (neighborhood leaders, stay at home moms, and environmental activists) who help Arkema maintain communications with the businesses and residents in our area. This group meets monthly and guests are always welcome.   Arkema also participates as part of the Community Action and Emergency Response (CAER) team and the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). 
• Education Support – We partner with the Texas Education Agency to support Jefferson/Orange/ Chambers Counties in their continuing education programs for area teachers. We sponsor several workshops a year that bring new ideas and projects to enhance the participating teachers’ lesson plans and generate interest in science and engineering.
• Southeast Texas Alerting Network (STAN) – We work to enhance public communications and response with Hardin, Jefferson and Orange counties. Participating Southeast Texas Plants are committed to providing open and honest communications to the public, with the primary goal of placing informative messages on the Southeast Texas Alerting Network (STAN) line within the first fifteen minutes of an emergency or high profile event.
• American Chemistry Council (ACC) and Texas Chemical Council Member– We are committed to ACC’s Responsible Care® initiative. The Arkema E3 (Enhancing Environmental Excellence) program, instituted at Arkema facilities, is geared to the reduction of chemical residuals and waste. Since 1996, the Beaumont plant has implemented innovative waste reduction projects that resulted in nearly 90% reduction of waste.
• Take Yourself and Loved One to the Doctor Day – We are one of the participating sponsors of the county commissioner program designed to encourage people in the local community to get an annual physical (free of charge).

Local Associations/Events We Sponsor

• Arkema Inc. Science Teacher Program
• American Cancer Society 
• Labor Day Music Festival
• City of Beaumont for the Summer Youth Program 
• Region V Education (and annual science fair judges)
• Charlton Pollard Neighborhood Association
• Beaumont Main Street

 Key Figures for 2010

# of Employees	115
Local Economic Impact (Payroll/Utility/Property Taxes Paid Annually)	$25.6 Million in 2010
Investment in the Community	$6,000 investment in 2010 Donations to community events and fundraisers
Investment in Health, Environment and Safety	$162,000 investment in 2010 All Arkema employees go through a wide range of training, both before beginning their jobs and routinely thereafter  Beaumont Emergency Response Team employees are extensively trained in confined space rescue, first aid, CPR and advanced fire brigade Behavioral Safety Process – every Arkema site participates.  The program is focused on identifying “at risk” behaviors.  Employees observe each other while working and provide feedback to generate awareness of potentially risky behaviors Prior to 2010: OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star Site audit and recommendations – the Beaumont plant has been lauded with OSHA’s highest rating
Safety Record	No injuries in the last year that led to lost work time
Rewards/Certifications for Safety, Environmental, and Quality	ISO 9001:2008 (PDF) OSHA VPP Star Site Texas Chemical Council Caring for Texas Award

Responsible Care is a registered tradmark of American Chemistry Council

Last updated: 01/06/12