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Born of historical components dating to the late 19th century, Degussa is an international corporation that, while based in Germany, garners the majority of its sales abroad. A workforce of over 50,000 employees worldwide helps Degussa deliver on the promise of advanced compounds, consistent supplies and expert technical consultation, while producing a continual flow of innovations that enable the company to maintain and consolidate its leading market positions. Degussa is committed to chemistry that affords everyone the opportunity to live a healthy, happy and productive life.
As part of Degussa’s Performance Chemical Division and Superabsorbers Business Unit, Stockhausen Louisiana, LLC manufacturers super absorbent polymers that are used in a wide variety of applications from consumer goods to agricultural products. The use of super absorbent in diapers helps keep babies dry and comfortable. Since the polymer can hold water, it is used in agriculture as a soil enhancer that helps plants survive dry conditions. The cable industry uses super absorbent polymer as a water-tight seal to block water from penetrating into cables. Stockhausen Louisiana, LLC ships super absorbent polymer to customers all over the world.
Air emissions in 2006 remained approximately the same as in 2005. In 2006, Stockhausen Louisiana, LLC maintained dual certification in ISO 14001:2004 and Responsible Care® 14001:2005. Stockhausen Louisiana, LLC continues initiatives in air emissions reductions, solid waste reduction and chemical release avoidance in accordance with the company’s ESHQ Policy.
Safe production has always been a Stockhausen and Degussa priority. We have worked from 1999 to present with only six OSHA recordables and have experienced only one lost time injury since 1998. The annual goal is always zero injuries. Employees are involved in safety teams, training, inspections, and audits to help improve plant safety.
60% of the employees live in St. John The Baptist and St. James Parishes. Stockhausen is committed to the local community and continues to participate in the St. John LEPC, Mt. G.R.E.W. Citizen Advisory Panel, and numerous public activities.
Stockhausen has 92 fulltime employees and a range of contractor workforce from 25 to 50 persons. Stockhausen and all employees look forward to continued growth, prosperity and involvement with the community.
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Our Philosophies, Policies and Values |
(which are accessible via the Internet on our Web Site)
DEGUSSA CORPORATION considers the safety and health of the public, its employees, contractors and customers and the protection of the environment to be of primary importance in the conduct of its business.
http://www.degussa.com
(Please visit our site for the complete Environment, Health & Safety commitment list.) |
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