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Acquisition

Hexion Completes AI-Driven Acquisition of Smartech

Acquisition reinforces Hexion’s commitment to leverage cutting-edge AI technology to foster a more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally-responsible manufacturing sector
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Hexion and Clariant Forge Strategic Collaboration to Advance High-Performance Intumescent Coatings

Hexion Inc., a global leader in specialty chemicals, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with Clariant, a renowned intumescent additive supplier, to develop cutting-edge intumescent coatings.
2024 ACC Responsible Care Awards
Environmental
Sustainability

Ten Hexion Sites Recognized with 2024 American Chemistry Council Responsible Care® Awards

Hexion Inc. was named a Responsible Care Award winner by the American Chemistry Council at the 2024 Responsible Care and Sustainability Conference.
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Hexion Announces Sale of PVA & EPI Emulsions Business to Franklin International

The transaction includes the sale of Hexion's Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility as well as customer relationships, associated inventories, and transition of employees to Franklin International's team.
ACC Responsible Care
Sustainability

Hexion Achieves Responsible Care 14001® (RC14001) re-certification

Hexion successfully completed the re-certification process for Responsible Care 14001® (RC14001) across all its North and Latin American sites, reaffirming its commitment to operational excellence.
Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence 2024
Environmental
Sustainability

Hexion Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year

Hexion Inc. announced it has been selected for the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management by the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR program.
2023 Ecovadis Silver Rating news story

Hexion Awarded Ecovadis Silver Sustainability Rating

Hexion Inc. announced today that EcoVadis, a global sustainability ratings provider, awarded Hexion silver-medal status for its sustainability commitment and results. The award recognizes companies that have demonstrated outstanding sustainability performance, and a Silver Medal places Hexion in the 89th percentile of all rated companies.
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Innovation
Sustainability

Hexion Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification

Hexion announced it has received International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification at its Baytown, Texas, site following an audit by DQS Inc., an independent certification company.
Versatics 2023 Ecovadis Gold Rating
Sustainability

Hexion’s Versatics Business Achieves EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability Performance

Hexion announced today that EcoVadis awarded gold medal status to Hexion VAD B.V. for its sustainability commitment and results, placing it in the top four percent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis.
Ecovadis gold rating 2023 for Versatics
Environmental
Sustainability

Hexion's VAD B.V Awarded EcoVadis Gold

EcoVadis, a global sustainability ratings provider, has awarded Hexion's Versatic™ Acids and Derivatives Business Gold-medal status for its commitment to sustainability.
Community Service Day at Hexion 2023

Hexion Community Service Day 2023

Hexion held its annual day of service benefiting a variety of organizations in Columbus, Ohio as part of the company’s annual “Hexion Cares Day” on Thursday, August 24.
ENERGY STAR 2023 Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Hexion
Environmental
Sustainability

Hexion received the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award for the third year in a row

We are proud to announce that Hexion has been selected for the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management by the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program.
Scam Alert: Fraudulent Job Postings
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Employment Offer Scam Alert

We must alert our Job Seeker community that scammers are fraudulently using our company’s name and logo and impersonating our staff to falsely offer jobs in an illegal attempt to collect personal information and money from job seekers.
Innovation

3 Reasons to Consider Working in the Chemical Manufacturing Industry

Chemical manufacturing is essential to our economy, and it plays a vital role in the creation of innovative, ground-breaking products, processes and technologies that make our life and world healthier, safe, and more sustainable.
Hexion Cares 2023
Sustainability

Hexion's Numerous Efforts to Support the Community

Hexion gives generously to many nonprofits and organizations—especially those that support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. In turn, Hexion recognizes that volunteering positively impacts our neighbors and our associates.
Hexion Volunteer Grant - Hexion Cares
Sustainability

Hexion Introduces Associate Volunteer Grant Program

Hexion gives generously to many nonprofits and organizations—especially those that support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. In turn, Hexion recognizes that volunteering positively impacts our neighbors and our associates.
United Way
Sustainability

Ongoing Partnership with United Way of Central Ohio

Hexion continues to support the long-standing partnership with the United Way of Central Ohio. Hexion has donated more than $6 million in associate-matching corporate contributions to this organization since 1996.
Heart Walk 2021
Sustainability

Hexion fundraising for the American Heart Association since 2009

Since 2009, Hexion has joined with the AHA in fighting heart disease and stroke by raising nearly $225,000 in support of the mission. Hexion served as the Start Line sponsor of the 2021 American Heart Association Central Ohio Virtual Heart Walk.
Innovation

VeoVa House Virtual Experience Launches September 7

Designed like a contemporary home, “VeoVa House” (veovahouse.hexion.com) is an interactive online platform for binders and coatings producers and other potential customers to explore different applications for our VeoVa™ monomers.
Montenegro Brazil Hexion
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Hexion anuncia a retomada da planta de Montenegro, RS, Brasil

A Hexion Inc. ("Hexion" ou a "Empresa") anuncia que está retomando as operações de sua planta industrial em Montenegro, RS, Brasil, em razão da melhoria das condições de mercado e da demanda dos clientes por adesivos de madeira na região.