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Chlorine Institute Announces Board Leadership Transition and Welcomes New Directors
Chlorine Institute Announces Board Leadership Transition and Welcomes New Directors

The Chlorine Institute (CI) has announced several leadership updates to its Board of Directors. Lenny Scott, Vice President – Global Process Technology at Olin Corporation, has been appointed Chair of the CI Board of Directors. Lenny brings extensive industry experience and a longstanding... Continue Reading

Postedby Brooke Lobdell
Date posted08/4/2026


The Chlorine Institute Conducts Record Setting CHLOREP Training at Mississippi State Fire Academy
The Chlorine Institute Conducts Record Setting CHLOREP Training at Mississippi State Fire Academy

CI is on site at MSFA for CHLOREP Team Training, providing hands‑on, scenario‑based emergency response instruction for participants. Continue Reading

Postedby Brooke Lobdell
Date posted04/28/2026


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


Celebrating Safety Excellence: 39 Facilities Earn CI’s Diamond Level Recognition for 2024
Celebrating Safety Excellence: 39 Facilities Earn CI’s Diamond Level Recognition for 2024

CI has honored 39 member facilities around the world with its prestigious Diamond Level designation for 2024, the highest level of recognition for safety and environmental performance in the chlor-alkali industry. This distinction, presented at CI’s 2025 Annual Meeting, reflects an... Continue Reading

Date posted05/30/2025


133 Trained at Chlorine Rail Safety & Hazmat Emergency Response Training in Paducah, KY
133 Trained at Chlorine Rail Safety & Hazmat Emergency Response Training in Paducah, KY

CI hosted its first sponsored TRANSCAER training this month with the help of four major railroads: P&L (Paducah & Louisville), CN, CSX, and BNSF. In Paducah, KY, P&L is a Class II railroad that interchanges with CN, BNSF, and CSX. The rail companies are all involved in the... Continue Reading

Postedby Brooke Lobdell
Date posted05/27/2025