At CI’s 2026 Annual Meeting, members reflected on a meaningful leadership transition as John Eskew of OxyChem concluded his service as CI Board Chair, and Julie Hildebrand of Westlake Corporation stepped into the role. CI Board Chairs serve two-year terms and play a critical role in guiding... Continue Reading
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CI honored 33 member facilities with Diamond Level Safety and Environmental Recognition at its 2026 Annual Meeting, celebrating the highest achievement within CI’s Performance Recognition Program. Diamond Level is reserved for facilities that demonstrate sustained operational excellence,... Continue Reading
Join us at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Hotel March 23-26, 2026, for CI's Annual Meeting! The Annual Meeting will include two dynamic days, March 24-25, of networking and hands-on engagement at the Technology Symposium & Table-Top Expo. This is the premier gathering for professionals... Continue Reading
During the week of October 13, 2025, multiple staff members (Frank Reiner, Robyn Brooks, and Daniel Stein) participated in the World Chlorine Council (WCC) + Safety Seminar. The first day of the event was dedicated to the safety seminar and many industry experts attended this full day session.... Continue Reading
Every year, the AAR’s Hazmat Committee presents the NAR Grand Slam Award to companies that are exemplary shippers of hazardous materials by rail. An award recipient must have been recognized by at least four Class I railroads and had zero non-accident releases (NAR) involving their hazmat... Continue Reading
We are excited to welcome Planichem Srl as a new CI member. As new members, we invite them to take advantage of opportunities to engage with us through participation in task groups, issue teams, and by attending our events. We encourage veteran members to connect with representatives from... Continue Reading
It is with deep respect and gratitude that we remember Warren Prince, a true leader in the chlor-alkali industry and a long-standing, active participant in the CI community. Warren peacefully passed away on August 3, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by his loving family at their home in Lake... Continue Reading
Each year, OSHA’s Safe+Sound Week encourages organizations to focus on a key safety theme and engage their teams using tools and resources that support workplace health and safety. This year’s theme was Preparedness, and The Chlorine Institute CI) proudly joined the effort with a... Continue Reading
New CI Wall Charts Available in English and Spanish! Recently, CI published a series of updated Wall Charts that contain visual illustrations of CI recommendations and best practices. CI Staff member Jack Pendlebury translated these resources to Spanish, and member volunteers Monica Hernandez... Continue Reading
Registration is now open for two upcoming TRANSCAER® Chlorine Rail Safety & Hazmat Emergency Response Trainings: Charlotte, NC from August 26–28, 2025:... Continue Reading
We are excited to welcome three new CI members. As new members, we invite them to take advantage of opportunities to engage with us through participation in task groups, issue teams, and by attending our events. We encourage veteran members to connect with representatives from these... Continue Reading
Check Out the Technical Session Lineup at CI’s Fall Meeting! The technical sessions will feature two rooms of concurrent presentations. The 30-minute presentations are designed to appeal to a wide range of CI members. Whether you’re solving technical challenges or managing... Continue Reading