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Bakelite Sustainability: Reducing Disposal Intensity by 10%

Bakelite aims to achieve a 10% reduction in disposal intensity by 2030.

Product 101: High Pressure Laminates

Bakelite resins are an essential part of manufacturing High Pressure Laminates (HPL) which are used in making kitchen counters, flooring, cabinets, tabletops, and more.

Bakelite Achieves Responsible Care® Certification

Bakelite has successfully completed the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® certification process at all U.S. sites.

Taylorsville Associates Make a Difference in Local Charity Golf Tournament

A team of Bakelite associates from the Taylorsville site recently played in a local charity golf tournament that raised funds to fight childhood food insecurity and hunger.

My Bakelite Story: Federico Tosi

Meet Federico Tosi, Product Development & Technical Service Specialist.

Bakelite Sustainability: Reducing Water Intensity by 10%

Bakelite prioritizes sustainability and reducing environmental impact through innovative conservation practices.

Bakelite Sustainability: Energy Innovations Lead the Way

Bakelite is dedicated to developing environmentally responsible technologies and understand the importance of reducing our environmental impact.

Product 101: Bakelite Resins Build Stronger, Safer Homes

Oriented Strand Board panels made with Bakelite resin offer maximum protection against environmental elements. 

Product 101: Bonded Abrasives are all Around You

Bonded abrasives are tools made from abrasive grains held together by a bonding agent, such as Bakelite's phenolic resins.

JP Aucoin Participates in Department of Defense and NASA Roundtable

Bakelite President & CEO JP Aucoin participated in a roundtable organized by the Department of Defense and NASA.

MyBakelite Story – Angel Harris

Below we highlight Benefits and Compliance Analyst Angel Harris. Learn more about Angel’s role and her career insights below. 

Lufkin Site Participates in Salvation Army Holiday Program

Bakelite’s Lufkin site participated in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.  This year, the site donated items for roughly 30 local children and seniors in need.

Crossett Site Christmas Wish Project

Bakelite’s Crossett site participated in the community’s local Christmas Wish Project, which collects holiday gifts for local children in need.

Solbiate Site Safety Day

Bakelite’s Solbiate site hosted its annual Safety Day on December 19

Bakelite Names Paul Vogt as EVP and GM, Americas

Bakelite Synthetics (“the Company”) announced that Paul Vogt has been named Executive Vice President and General Manager, Americas.

Bakelite Supports Proteas Foundation Book Club

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

Bakelite Supports Children’s Hospice in Germany

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

Cowie Site Donations

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

Bakelite Columbus Donations

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

Bakelite Women’s Network Hosts Global Giving Initiative to Benefit UNICEF

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

Product 101: Bakelite’s Phenolics in Everyday Electronics

Did you know that 92% of consumers have a smartphone? Did you also know that Bakelite products play a critical role in making the smartphones and computers you use every day?

Better with Bakelite

Bakelite is committed to building on our 100-year legacy to improve and protect everyday life and our planet.

My Bakelite Story – Roberta Palumbo

At Bakelite, we’re proud of the diverse experiences, talents and backgrounds of our global associates.

Share the Warmth Coat Drive

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

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