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Leadership Transition at CI: Thanking John Eskew and Welcoming Julie Hildebrand
Leadership Transition at CI: Thanking John Eskew and Welcoming Julie Hildebrand

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

Date posted04/6/2026


33 Facilities Earn CI’s Diamond Level Safety and Environmental Recognition
33 Facilities Earn CI’s Diamond Level Safety and Environmental Recognition

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

Postedby Frank Reiner
Date posted04/3/2026


Annual Meeting Registration Open!
Annual Meeting Registration Open!

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

Date posted01/30/2026


CI Staff Attend World Chlorine Council (WCC) Global Chlorine Safety Seminar
CI Staff Attend World Chlorine Council (WCC) Global Chlorine Safety Seminar

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

Date posted10/31/2025


Kemira Awarded Prestigious 10-Year AAR Grand Slam NAR Award
Kemira Awarded Prestigious 10-Year AAR Grand Slam NAR Award

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

Postedby Robyn Kinsley
Date posted10/31/2025


CI Welcomes Planichem Srl as a New Associate Member
CI Welcomes Planichem Srl as a New Associate Member

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

Date posted08/29/2025


August Member Spotlight – Honoring Warren Prince
August Member Spotlight – Honoring Warren Prince

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

Date posted08/29/2025


CI Highlights Preparedness During OSHA’s Safe+Sound Week
CI Highlights Preparedness During OSHA’s Safe+Sound Week

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

Date posted08/29/2025


New CI Wall Charts Available in English and Spanish!
New CI Wall Charts Available in English and Spanish!

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

Date posted07/31/2025


Charlotte, NC & Pittsburg, CA – TRANSCAER Training Registration Open!
Charlotte, NC & Pittsburg, CA – TRANSCAER Training Registration Open!

Registration is now open for two upcoming TRANSCAER® Chlorine Rail Safety & Hazmat Emergency Response Trainings: Charlotte, NC from August 26–28, 2025:... Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2025


CI Welcomes 3 New Member Companies!
CI Welcomes 3 New Member Companies!

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

Date posted07/30/2025


Member Panel + 7 Technical Sessions You’ll Want to Attend
Member Panel + 7 Technical Sessions You’ll Want to Attend

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

Date posted07/30/2025