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sa (Brazil’s federal sanitary authority) to supply food-grade
packaging materials, we had to adapt to a series of requi-
rements that are also contemplated by these investments,”
says Cunha Filho.
The two of the company’s plants are ISO 9001-certified. “Ho-
wever, Vasitex Vasilhames, our service business unit that re-
quires greater environmental care due to the waste material
inside the containers that it receives, is also certified under
the ISO 14001 (environment) and OSHAS 18001 (health and
safety) standards. In addition, we are about to receive the
FSSC 22000 + PAS 223 certification to produce food-grade
packaging materials,” Cunha Filho announces.
Celebration - Eastman Celebrates 50 Years of
Producing Texanol
The year was 1962. The place was Eastman Chemical Company.
The discovery: a revolutionary coalescent for latex paint known
today as Eastman Texanol ester alcohol.
Texanol is Eastman’s longest standing product produced at its
US site. To commemorate the 50-year anniversary, Eastman held
a celebration event at the that site for employees and retirees
who have worked in the production of Texanol over the years
“Over the years, the growth and sustained value creation
of the Texanol product line have played a significant part
in the success of the plant,” said Mark Bogle, vice president
and general manager of Eastman’s Texas operations. “This
success has been built on the innovation, dedication and
effectiveness of Eastman employees.”
In 1962, the latex paint industry was in its infancy. The
industry was transitioning from oil-based paints to water-
-based paints, and paint formulators quickly recognized the
superior performance of Texanol. Over the last five decades,
Texanol has continued to evolve, becoming the gold stan-
dard in paint worldwide.
“Texanol was a key component in making latex paint
efficient in real-world applications,” said Tammy Trivette,
business manager for Eastman’s Texanol product line. “We
look forward to working with our customers for the next
50 years and beyond, continuing to bring innovation and
performance to the coatings industry.”
Distribution - Univar Attains One Year in
Brazil
Univar, a global distributor of specialty and industrial che-