Michigan Chemistry Council

07/13/2023

Michigan Chemistry Council summer visits to our member sites have begun! Last week we were in Ludington, MI, at the OxyChem site with Congressman Moolenaar and American Chemistry Council’s, Colin Brecher, to learn more about the beneficial uses of calcium chloride that’s produced there. Did you know that CaCl2 is used for food enhancement, medicine, water hardening, and for road applications for dust control and in concrete?

OxyChem’s Michigan site is the largest producer of CaCl2 in the world, with an impressive 400+ year reserve in the deposit. Special thanks to Brett VanderLinden and Chris Guidry from OxyChem for hosting us. You can learn more about OxyChem and the benefits of CaCl2 at https://www.oxycalciumchloride.com/about-us.

03/10/2023

The Lenawee chemistry collaborative of
Anderson Development Company, Wacker, and Evonik recently partnered to host a Chemical Educational Foundation & You Be The Chemist challenge in their community.

Chemistry actively supports local communities and development of the next generation of talent!

03/09/2023

Register to attend the 2023 Michigan Safety Conference!
April 18-19, 2023 at DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids, MI
Register today at https://michsafetyconference.org/events/attendee-on-line-registration-2023/

03/06/2023

A new report from the American Chemistry Council details the increasing use of plastics to improve automotive fuel efficiency, safety, and performance.
Plastic Cars
"This report demonstrates that the auto industry is choosing to use more plastic in vehicles and those choices are benefiting car owners, passengers’ safety and our efforts to advance lower carbon solutions. I anticipate this trend will continue to grow as EVs increase in market share."

Learn more at: https://www.americanchemistry.com/chemistry-in-america/news-trends/press-release/2023/report-more-plastics-used-in-automobiles-improving-fuel-efficiency-safety-and-performance?_cldee=AowZ9lQkGxyqjvaJFUBJ7XfOjO8_WwrQJ1xvvjI4eN8efLk9IDHrc1PImTJ-Kqyx&recipientid=contact-931d8df2c1a7e4118b880050568134c0-f56a3ec5f60b40ca8bd72718209008e4&esid=98cf5b88-2ebc-ed11-80f8-0050568106e4
https://americanchemistry.com/chemistry-in-america/news-trends/press-release/2023/report-more-plastics-used-in-automobiles-improving-fuel-efficiency-safety-and-performance?_cldee=AowZ9lQkGxyqjvaJFUBJ7XfOjO8_WwrQJ1xvvjI4eN8efLk9IDHrc1PImTJ-Kqyx&recipientid=contact-931d8df2c1a7e4118b880050568134c0-f56a3ec5f60b40ca8bd72718209008e4&esid=98cf5b88-2ebc-ed11-80f8-0050568106e4

03/02/2023

Today, the Michigan Chemistry Council and Michigan Manufacturers Association announced a new formal affiliation to strengthen advocacy efforts on behalf of the business of chemistry and Michigan's manufacturing sector.

We are also delighted to announce the MCC's new Executive Director, Sara Cambensy. Sara most recently served in the Michigan House of Representatives representing the Marquette area. Sara is a recognized leader with a record of working across the aisle to advance good policy & represent her constituents.

MCC members are invited to join a special membership meeting on Friday, March 10th to introduce our new Executive Director and review several minor changes to organizational bylaws. All MCC members are encouraged to participate in-person, remotely, through a designee, or by proxy.

MMA's formal relationship with the Michigan Chemistry Council (MCC) is a brand new day of opportunity for both organizations with long histories of success that, together, can build upon Michigan’s manufacturing legacy.

02/28/2023

Thank you to Corteva Agriscience for making this event happen in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay region this year!!

CEF thanks Corteva Agriscience for organizing a Regional Challenge event in Michigan on Saturday! We are grateful to our organizers, sponsors, and volunteers, whose support makes these events happen!

02/23/2023

02/22/2023

Calcium chloride, made by OxyChem Calcium Chloride in Ludington, is one of the world's toughest deicers.
CaCl2 is more effective than regular salt because it can work with less moisture & is exothermic (it can generate its own heat) and work down to -25°F.

Keeping roads open and safe in a full range of winter conditions is a top priority for road authorities, but ensuring ice-free pavement conditions can be a c...

02/16/2023

Thank you Enbridge for sponsoring our upcoming Michigan Chemistry Policy Day!

Learn how you can get involved https://bit.ly/3HSnpys

02/15/2023

Please make plans to join the Michigan Chemistry Council and American Chemistry at our 2023 Policy Day at Heritage Hall in Downtown Lansing on February 23. This event brings together industry leaders with key policymakers to discuss current priorities for the business of chemistry.

Learn more and register today https://bit.ly/3HSnpys