Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

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Contact Us 1112 Lincoln Road Birdsboro, PA  19508 Phone: 610-582-1551 FAX: 610-582-0113 Facility Manager: Mark Heldt

Our Products and Markets

The Birdsboro, PA plant produces Rilsan® Nylon 11 and  Rilsamid® Nylon 12 thermoplastic resins, which are known for their outstanding chemical/abrasion/impact and moisture resistance, dimensional stability and easy processability by a variety of markets. The automotive and trucking industry is a major market for Nylon 11 and 12, where they are used for fuel line tubing, fuel fittings, vapor lines, pumps and air brakes. We also produce Copolymer Pebax® resins, which are used in such applications as cycling and sport shoes, watch bands, ski boots, other recreational and athletic products and medical applications such as cardiac catheters.

The Birdsboro facility and its sister plant in Serquigny, France are the only producers of Nylon 11 in the world. 

Community Involvement

• Science Teacher Program – As part of this award-winning science program, local elementary science teachers spend a week exploring the lessons in science kits of their choice, with the help of the plant’s science professionals as their mentors. The program is designed to help science teachers expand and enhance their science teaching skills.
• E3-"Enhancing Environmental Excellence" – We are part of Arkema Inc.’s E3 to promote continued improvement in waste reduction, recycling/reclamation efforts, and energy and resource conservation. 
• Responsible Care® – We adhere to an industry-wide initiative among members of the American Chemistry Council. Through Responsible Care®, our industry demonstrates its continuing commitment to health, safety and the environment.

Local Associations/Events we Sponsor

• Local elementary and high school activities/science fairs in our community

 Key Figures for 2010

# of Employees	55
Local Economic Impact (Payroll/Utility/Property Taxes Paid Annually)	More than $7 million in 2010
Investment in the Community	$1 million total investment in 2010 Repair/replacement of equipment at the plant.
Investment in Health, Environment and Safety	$150,000 in approved capital investments in 2010 for health, safety, and environmental projects Increased fire sprinkler systems and control room safety Upgraded communications system
Safety Record	3 years without an OSHA recordable injury (as of July 25, 2011) President’s Star Safety Award (July 2011 for 250,000 hours with no recordable injury) - presented by the Company to plants that set standards in safety excellence Multiple honors from both the American Chemistry Council and the Manufacturers Association of Berks County in recognition of high achievement in employee health and safety.
Rewards/Certifications for Safety, Environmental, and Quality	ISO 9001:2008 ISO 17025:2005 (American Association of Laboratories Accreditation) Supplier Performance Awards
Other	Twin Valley School System Leadership Award

Rilsan® and Pebax® are registered trademarks of Arkema
Responsible Care® is a registered trademark of the American Chemistry Council
Last updated: 01/06/2012