Press Releases

  • Friday, February 24 2012

    CINCINNATI – (Feb. 24, 2012) – Syrgis®, an international diversified group of fine and specialty chemical manufacturers, today announced that Independent Boat Builders, Inc. (IBBI) is the recipient of the 2012 Syrging Ahead™ Award for its use of chemistry to advance innovation in boat manufacturing. The award was presented to Tom Broy, president of IBBI, in a ceremony at the American Composites Manufacturers Association’s (ACMA) Composites 2012 show in Las Vegas.

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012

    Houston, Texas – (February 15, 2012) – Syrgis® Performance Chemicals (PChem) today announced that Andy Herell has rejoined the organization and will assume the role of Global Sales Manager.

    “Andy is an experienced professional who combines a strong chemical background and an understanding of the global oilfield industry with an exemplary team-based approach,” said Ted Schlosser, president of Syrgis PChem. “I expect him to make a major impact immediately.”

  • Thursday, September 15 2011

    CINCINNATI – (Sept. 15, 2010) – Syrgis®, an international diversified group of fine and specialty chemical manufacturers, today announced that Hebei KNT FRP Co. Ltd. is the recipient of a Syrging Ahead™ Award for Quality and Safety Improvements. The award was presented (in abstentia) to Mr. Gao Donghe (Mr. 郜东河), Chairman of Hebei KNT Group in a ceremony held in conjunction with the China Composites Expo show in Shanghai, China.

  • Thursday, September 15 2011

    CINCINNATI – (Sept. 15, 2011) – Syrgis®, an international diversified group of fine and specialty chemical manufacturers, today announced that Nantong Strong World Fiber Reinforced Plastic Products Co., LTD. is the recipient of a Syrging Ahead™ Award for Process Improvements. The award was presented to Ma Jianhua, General Manager of Nantong Strong World, in a ceremony at the China Composites Expo show in Shanghai, China.

  • Tuesday, June 28 2011

    Latexo, Texas – (June 28, 2011) – Syrgis Performance Chemicals (PChem) today announced that Aziz Hikem has joined the organization and will assume the role of Senior Process Chemist.

    “Aziz is an experienced chemical professional who combines a strong chemical background and an understanding of the oilfield industry with a strong team-based approach,” said Ted Schlosser, president of Syrgis PChem. “I expect him to make a major impact immediately.”

  • Tuesday, May 24 2011

    Helena, Ark. – (May 24, 2011) – Syrgis Performance Initiators today announced that Brad DeOrnellas has joined the organization and will assume the role of East Central Regional Sales Manager. The company also announced a reorganization of its peroxide sales team to allow for better support of the marketplace.

    “Brad is an experienced sales professional who combines an understanding of the composites industry with a strong, team-based approach,” said Doug Hubbard, business manager of Syrgis Performance Initiators. “I expect him to make a major impact immediately.”

  • Friday, April 8 2011

    Stockholm, Sweden (April 8, 2011) – Syrgis® Performance Initiators AB has announced a price increase, effective May 15, 2011 or as contracts and agreements allow, for its Andonox®, Norox®, Pulcat®, and Benox® organic peroxide product lines sold to the composites and allied markets in Europe and the Middle East. The products affected include methyl ethyl ketone peroxides, benzoyl peroxide, acetylacetone peroxide, and specialty blends. The Euro based prices for all products in these lines will increase 8 to12 percent depending on formulation.

  • Friday, March 25 2011

    Helena, Ark. (March 25, 2011) – Syrgis® Performance Initiators, Inc. has announced a price increase, effective May 1, 2011 or as contracts and agreements allow, for its Norox®, Pulcat®, Benox®, Superox® and Andonox® organic peroxide product lines sold to the composites and allied markets in North America. The products affected include methyl ethyl ketone peroxides, benzoyl peroxide, acetylacetone peroxide, and specialty blends. The prices for all products in these lines will increase 8 to12 percent depending on formulation.

  • Monday, February 7 2011

    CINCINNATI – (Feb. 7, 2011) – Syrgis®, an international diversified group of fine and specialty chemical manufacturers, has received a license to operate a business in China under the name Shanghai Syrgis Trading Co., Ltd. The company will be based in Shanghai and has named Henry Tong as the General Manager.

  • Friday, February 4 2011

    CINCINNATI – (Feb. 4, 2010) – Syrgis®, an international diversified group of fine and specialty chemical manufacturers, today announced that A1 Fiberglass is the recipient of the first “Syrging Ahead™“Award. The award was presented (in abstentia) to Dan Gernstein, president/owner of A-1 Fiberglass, in a ceremony at the American Composites Manufacturers Association’s (ACMA) Composites 2011 show in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. yesterday.