Community Relations

The Bakelite Botlek BV – Seattleweg office recently supported the Proteas Foundation with a €1,500 donation for the Book Club Program

As part of Bakelite’s holiday community engagement initiative, our sites in Germany supported the Balthasar children’s hospice in Olpe, Germany

Cowie associates donated food items for one of the school’s food banks, which serves local families in need.

Associates at the Columbus plant collected sporting equipment, clothing and other items to donate to Watkins Elementary School.

Bakelite Women’s Network is hosting a Global Giving Initiative through January 31, 2025, benefitting UNICEF, the United Nations agency for children.

Bakelite’s Atlanta and Decatur sites have kicked off their “Share the Warmth” Coat Drive.

Bakelite Site Leaders from across the globe met in North Carolina for an immersive, four-day workshop

Bakelite’s Lantarón site recently helped to support recovery efforts following devastating flash flooding in Valencia, Spain.  

As the weather gets colder in the Northern Hemisphere, Bakelite’s Acme site is giving back to the local community.  Associates at the site are collecting and donating winter gear to families in need in western North Carolina.

Our Bakelite Conway team donated supplies to the Conway Volunteer Fire Department to help those in need after Hurricane Helene.

Bakelite is committed to learning and development within our communities, including through building connections among students who are exploring careers in STEM

In September, Ashley visited the school’s kindergarten class to share about Bakelite and its role in the community. She also explained how Bakelite is part of the children’s everyday lives, and how she helps contribute to the organization’s mission and vision.