Last week, CI had the pleasure of hosting our newest member of the Board of Directors, Michael Smith of KIK Consumer Products. Michael brings more than 24 years of manufacturing experience in the metals and chemical industries, along with a background in Emergency Services as an EMT-Paramedic.... Continue Reading
CI staff member Robyn Brooks had the privilege of touring three member sites during a trip to Los Angeles: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and Brenntag Santa Fe. It was exciting to see chlor-alkali chemicals on the move (at Brenntag... Continue Reading
On May 19, 2026, over 100 individuals participated in the DHS-sponsored Table Top Exercise. This event connected industry, hazmat responders, local and federal government for the purpose of talking through a hypothetical scenario and the needed response actions. By talking through this... Continue Reading
CI's 2026 CHLOREP Team Training brought another successful—and record-setting—week to the Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA), welcoming 129 students and 70 instructors for hands-on, scenario-based emergency response training. This year also marked a significant milestone: 20... Continue Reading
CI submitted comments on EPA’s Risk Management Program (RMP) Proposed Rule on May 11, 2026, reaffirming that its members are committed to achieving zero releases through both strong regulatory frameworks and voluntary best practices. In its letter, CI urged EPA to adopt a... Continue Reading
Charlotte Water is a water and sewer utility. More information can be found on their website here: https://www.charlottenc.gov/water/Home Emergency Environmental Services LLC is an emergency response contractor. They are a specialized environmental and industrial services... Continue Reading
CI’s task groups are where members contribute directly to advancing safety, guidance, and best practices across the chlor‑alkali value chain. Whether you’re a long‑time volunteer or interested in getting involved for the first time, we encourage you to sign up and lend your... Continue Reading
After 25 years of dedicated service, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Florence Byrne as she begins her well-earned retirement. Throughout her tenure, Florence has taken on a wide range of essential responsibilities that kept our organization running smoothly. She managed payroll with accuracy and... Continue Reading
Registration is now open for a free TRANSCAER hazardous materials response training in Indianapolis offered June 2-4, 2026. Designed for emergency responders and community partners, this training focuses on real‑world response to hazmat transportation incidents and coordination with... Continue Reading
Health, Environment, Safety and Security Issue Team – Annual Meeting Highlights There are many places for members with different professional backgrounds and current responsibilities to become involved. We look forward to hearing YOUR voice on task group calls. Have a question about any... Continue Reading
CI is on site at MSFA for CHLOREP Team Training, providing hands‑on, scenario‑based emergency response instruction for participants. Continue Reading
CI: Tell us a little about yourself, and your current role: Mark Eisele graduated from Indiana University before beginning his career at Univar in an Operations Support role. He soon advanced into Operations as the Supervisor of Chlorine Operations, where he gained valuable leadership and... Continue Reading
